Apple cider vinegar has a multitude of uses from salad dressing, to beauty treatments, to household cleaning. I have used it as an astringent for my skin, and clarifier for my hair for years. It is more effective than any other product I have used for these purposes, leaving me with an even skin tone, […]

A new study published in the Journal of Toxicology and Environmental Health has just called into question the safety of popular artificial sweetener Splenda (sucralose). According to the research, sucralose essentially releases cancer-causing dioxins in food when baked or otherwise heated. Citing an earlier study published by researchers from the Department of Pharmacology at Duke University in […]

For years, “health experts” have been advising us to avoid too much sun exposure, due supposedly to its cancer-causing properties. Truth is, however, this advice is just one big lie perpetuated by so-called medical professionals. How many of you know that, at present, there really is no definitive proof that the sun alone causes skin cancer? Can […]

The human body is vastly complex and amazing at the same time. Scientists and health experts have been studying its various functions for centuries. The so-called father of modern medicine, Hippocrates, wrote some 70 books detailing in a scientific manner many diseases and their treatments following his observations more than 2,400 years ago. Today, through […]

We are proud to announce this year’s upcoming Natural Medicine Healing and Wellness Summit featuring 30 natural health professionals who will lend their expertise on a myriad of subjects including information about our metabolism, longevity, maintaining optimal brain health and much, much more. The summit is a free online event beginning March 14 through the […]

Studies reveal that taking a gram of ginger before surgery may actually help reduce nausea and vomiting post-op. Aside from its widely known ability to reduce nausea and vomiting, ginger has also been shown to alleviate a variety of health problems. In fact, in China, ginger has been used for over 2,000 years to help treat stomach problems, […]

  Metabolic syndrome is referred to as a condition where different factors contribute to a higher risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes. The American Journal of Medicine has recently concluded that “Marijuana use is associated with lower odds of metabolic syndrome across merging and middle-aged US Adults”. Metabolic syndrome is a grouping of […]

Healthy patients taking statins have a significantly higher risk of developing diabetes and diabetic complications, according to a new study. The study, published in the Journal of General Internal Medicine in May 2015, assessed 982 statin users and 21,988 non users over the decade using a database. They discovered that statin users had higher incidences […]

The modern diet is a blood sugar nightmare — and it can kill you. Diabetes is a global health disorder that is affecting people of all ages. Many people are not aware that they are at risk of getting the disease or that they already have early symptoms of what is referred to as pre-diabetes […]

Glucomannan, also called Konjac or Amorphophallus rivieri, is a soluble fiber with very beneficial properties. It is estimated that our ancient ancestors ate up to twelve pounds of food daily, and there is no sign that they suffered from chronic illnesses like obesity, diabetes, and cancer at the same rate that modern humans have. The […]

Though drugs are supposed to be your only option — according to conventional wisdom — to help cure certain illnesses while keeping others under control, they aren’t without side effects. As far as blood sugar medication for diabetics, this can include problems such as liver failure. To combat this, many are turning toward natural remedies […]

What’s the master weight loss hormone? Insulin. Learn to control your body’s insulin response and your body will stop being inclined to store fat, according to best selling author and researcher Gary Taubes. Insulin’s job is to remove sugar from the blood. Released by the pancreas, insulin sends blood sugar to the fat cells, where […]

Everyone loves sweets. However, just because our bodies tend to crave sweets doesn’t mean we should indulge our sweet tooth at every opportunity. Nature tuned our ancient ancestors’ palates to enjoy sweet food because it was a rare, ample source of energy at that time. Most fruit in the wild is actually quite bitter, with […]