People in their late fifties and upwards are increasingly taking medical marijuana to treat conditions like insomnia, depression and even serious illnesses like cancer. Recognizing that a healthy, natural diet will prolong their lives, they are now realizing that medical marijuana helps treat a variety of conditions, and without all the devastating side effects of […]

A study conducted at the University of Michigan and published in the journal called Nature proclaims that intestinal health is the key to surviving chemotherapy. Chemotherapy works mostly by interfering with the processes for cell division, preventing the uncontrollable division that characterizes cancer, but also damaging healthy cells in the process. The researchers found that a […]

Many people confuse hemp with its cousin, marijuana, which is banned in many countries around the world and states in the US. Marijuana is still classified as a dangerous drug, although the momentum towards decriminalizing the plant is accelerating and will not be stopped, as more and more realise the natural benefits that it offers. […]

Hemp oil is high in fatty acids and has a composition similar to skin lipids. It makes a superb natural moisturizer, excellent for dehydrated skin and nails. It is said to increase skin elasticity and water retention capacity and it is safe to apply directly onto the skin. Combined with proteins, lipids (fats) form a […]

I have recently made it a habit to check every label before consuming a product, which has led me to some significant research and conclusions about the way we eat here in America. If I had a penny for every time I asked myself “What the heck is that?” after reading a list of indecipherable […]

The topic of cancer and cancer prevention has been on my mind lately. I know several people who are dealing with the horrific disease, and I am seeing how common it is becoming in today’s society. There are millions upon millions of dollars that are being put into cancer research every year for those who […]

There are many benefits of doing a quick detox, and there are many different ways to go about it. But how do you know if you need one, anyways? Is your body giving you signs that you need a detox, that you may be interpreting incorrectly? This is a common occurrence. An example of this, […]

There are many benefits of doing a quick detox, and there are many different ways to go about it. But how do you know if you need one, anyways? Is your body giving you signs that you need a detox, that you may be interpreting incorrectly? This is a common occurrence. An example of this, […]

The combination of cannabis and coconut oil makes for a very potent medicine. Both coconut oil and cannabis have been criticized for years. Yet both have amazing healing properties which can help with a number of conditions. Coconut oil has been maligned for decades as a dangerous saturated fat that leads to things like elevated […]

Growing up, I was a gymnast and did a lot of different workouts which involved using my own body weight as resistance. Once I became unable to do gymnastics due to injuries and my body’s inability to keep up, my fitness routine started to go through an awkward phase. I was used to working out […]

The scientific community does not rely on the anecdotal evidence that has come forward in recent years to prove that cannabis treats and even cures epilepsy. The FDA recently approved a study into researching a drug derived from cannabis plants, which conclusively proves that cannabis helps to alleviate the symptoms of epilepsy. The study included […]

Is it even possible to engage in physical activity while stoned on marijuana? The very idea seems to be a contradiction. Several famous athletes testify the substance makes them mellow, relaxed and focussed on their sport, yet many medical professionals maintain that marijuana has no athletic-related performance-enhancing potential and in fact impairs coordination, perceptual accuracy […]

Penicillin. Ciproflaxin. Augmentin. Levaquin. Amoxicillin. Moxiflacin. Let’s hope there isn’t a half filled bottle collecting dust in your bathroom cabinet. You, or a family member, have most likely been prescribed an antibiotic to fight an infection in the duration of your life. And if one antibiotic didn’t work, the doctor prescribed another. If the bacteria in your body outsmarts your […]

When breast cancer mestastisizes, it generally spreads to the lungs, liver, bones, lymph glands and brain. Breast cancer patients are usually told they have between two to five years to live after diagnosis. Treatment is geared to pro-longing life, not curing the cancer. Oncologists are known to be brutally honest when asked by their patients […]

Prominent alternative cancer doctor Nicholas Gonzalez had been a dedicated supporter of medical freedom and informed consent long before his untimely death at the age of 67. Despite all the criticisms he received over the years, he remained staunch in his beliefs. Notwithstanding his resolve, however, he never tried to force anyone to accept his therapy over […]