The herb belongs to the genus Artemisia. It’s more commonly called wormwood. For centuries, its bitter taste and medicinal properties have been in use to assist digestion, de-worming, a remedy for jaundice or dropsy and even gout or flatulence. It’s also utilized as the key ingredient in vermouth and absinthe. This perennial, which is sometimes considered a […]

The problem with antibiotics is that they are incapable of killing every single bacterial organism. This means that only the toughest, most resistant bacteria survive a round of antibiotics. These bacteria multiply, and lead to the growth of a new, antibiotic-resistant strain. With antibiotic-resistant bacteria on the rise, it is no surprise that many people are […]

Frankincense has had many uses over the course of history. It’s commonly used in religious ceremonies and is a popular scent used in aromatherapy. Frankincense is also renowned for its uses in traditional medicine. Frankincense comes from the resin of the Boswellia tree and can be transformed into a potent, fragrant essential oil with many […]

Antibiotics have undoubtedly saved countless lives since their introduction in the 1930s. However, due to the mass utilization of antibiotics to fatten up livestock, these once curative drugs are becoming more and more useless as the number of antibiotic-resistant bacteria grows. A report from the All Party Parliamentary Group on Antibiotics calls for the cessation […]

In recent days the body of a 22-year-old girl was found in a car on the parking lot of a Walmart store in Salinas, California. According to Fox News, there are a couple of bizarre twists. First, the attractive young woman – identified as Lauren Jessie Moss – was last seen alive in mid-November. Secondly, and […]

Although marijuana has been researched for medical use, not nearly enough research has been undertaken, because the marijuana plant is considered a dangerous drug with no medical benefits at all. Until this is changed, more research cannot be done into the medical benefits of the plant. So far, studies have shown that marijuana has the […]

Every flu season comes with the same old bag. Doctors, pharmacists and everyone else around you is telling you to go get a flu shot. It may even be a requirement for your job. But did you ever stop and think about what you are actually putting into your body and whether or not it’s […]

The occurrence of male breast cancer varies throughout the world. In the UK it accounts for approximately 0.7% of all diagnosed breast cancer. In the USA there is an increasing incidence, especially among black males. Approximately 2190 men were diagnosed in the US in 2010, of those almost a quarter will die from the disease. […]

Just because it can be sold over the counter without a prescription doesn’t mean it’s safe! Ibuprofen, often sold under the name brand Advil, is a popular drug that is used to treat pain and inflammation with relative convenience. Ibuprofen and other NSAID-type drugs help to quickly reduce the amount of pain you’re feeling and […]

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has acknowledged that chronic diseases are by far the leading cause of mortality in the world. The best way to address the health risks of chronic disease is to reduce chronic inflammation. How does cannabis help? Both THC and CBD in marijuana have demonstrated success at reducing inflammation related to […]

The mainstream media and conventional medicine have done everything in their power to convince the world that vaccines don’t cause autism. But if that’s really true, then why are the very same vaccines that are given to people causing autism in primates? A recent study conducted by researchers from the University of Pennsylvania found that […]

A Harvard University study as far back as 2011 showed that after only 8 weeks of meditation, we can actually alter our brains for the better. Marijuana has been shown to be an effective cancer treatment. Combining the two can give cancer patients a much better prognosis. The area in the brain responsible for processing […]

Hemp has been banned in the USA for over 75 years but thanks to the efforts of cannabis reform activists, it is making a huge comeback. Despite being banned, a hemp industry does exist in the US, through the importing of hemp from other countries but also through hemp cultivation. In the UK, hemp cultivation […]

One of the long-standing myths perpetuated by the media and modern medicine is that vaccination automatically equals immunization. That is simply false. Immunity can only be obtained through our natural immune system. Vaccination is a process which preys upon our natural immune systems, and provokes an unnatural response to a man-made substance. Because of this, […]

The first reported death in Colorado linked to marijuana edibles happened when an exchange student from the Democratic Republic of Congo jumped off a building some hours after consuming a marijuana cookie. Levy Thamba Pongi was not known to have any history of mental illness or depression and he apparently had not used alcohol, drugs, […]