Category: Health & Safety

Body Mass Index Is ‘Racist,’ Says American Medical Association

The American Medical Association (AMA) has warned against using the Body Mass Index (BMI) as the sole metric to determine whether an individual is overweight or not—citing “historical harm” from the measurement. BMI is measured by dividing an individual’s weight in kilograms by the square of height in meters. It does not measure body fat…


Study Reveals Remarkable Reversal of Previously Incurable Heart Failure Condition

In a groundbreaking development, a recent study revealed that three men have successfully reversed their previously incurable heart failure condition. The condition, transthyretin cardiac amyloidosis, is characterized by the accumulation of sticky and toxic proteins in and around the heart. Typically, patients diagnosed with this condition face a grim prognosis, with approximately half succumbing to…


Acupuncture Improves Outcomes for Dialysis Patients: Study

A recent study out of Portugal found that incorporating acupuncture into dialysis treatments had noteworthy benefits for patients—and was quite comfortable despite the needles. Acupuncture treatments were administered simultaneously alongside dialysis treatments. In the study, “Integrating Acupuncture Into a Dialysis Center,” published in Healthcare in May, the authors note that there’s a growing interest in creating…


Quercetin works like hydroxychloroquine to stop viruses, but more safely?

Like hydroxychloroquine, quercetin can stop viruses replicating – with low to no side effects Quercetin is an anti-inflammatory, antiviral compound used to treat Covid-19, influenza, and other viruses. Inflammation causing respiratory failure is the main reason people die from Covid-19. How can quercetin help to curb this and other inflammation issues? Quercetin can shut down…


Patients to Get Jabbed Again After Storage Uncertainty Compromises Vaccines

An Australian medical clinic’s error in documenting whether their vaccines were stored at the right temperature has led to the health department declaring 20 years’ worth of vaccinations may be ineffective. The vaccines were likely exposed to temperatures that reduce their efficacy, the department said in their probe into Dodges Ferry Medical Clinic in Tasmania….


8 Easy Home Exercises to Help Relieve Back Pain Fast

In this series, “Easy Exercises to Combat Chronic Pain,” occupational therapist Kevin Shelley focuses on common issues associated with chronic pain and simple and exercises to strengthen weak muscles and enhance joint mobility, with the goal of helping you become pain-free. Back pain is one of the most common medical complaints in the United States. Eight out…


Top Tips for Reducing Anxiety, Plus Herbal Tea Recipes

Tips for Reducing Anxiety Exercise regularly. Quit or reduce smoking, alcohol consumption, and caffeine consumption. Practice deep breathing. Try eating foods that have been shown to help reduce anxiety, including Brazil nuts, almonds, salmon, eggs (including yolks), dark chocolate, turmeric, asparagus, blueberries, and yogurt. DIY Chamomile Flower Tea for Anxiety and Stress (Courtesy of Skyhorse…


Herbal First Aid Kit: Treat Acute Injuries With Natural Medicine (Part 1)

Modern first aid kits usually consist of medications made from synthetic chemicals produced in a laboratory. If you are looking for a more natural solution for acute conditions, you might consider an herbal first aid kit. What Is an Herbal First Aid Kit: Instead of using man-made chemicals to address acute injuries or conditions, an…


Japanese Cucumber Diet May Aid Weight Loss

Cucumbers have been used since ancient times for weight loss benefits due to their high water and low-calorie content. In addition to containing rich nutrients, cucumbers can help people to maintain an ideal weight, according to renowned Japanese physician Dr. Takashi Tsurumi, who is famous for his research on enzyme nutrition and introducing a simple cucumber…


Cucumber May Aid Weight Loss Argues Japanese Doctor

Cucumbers have been used since ancient times for weight loss benefits due to their high water and low-calorie content. In addition to containing rich nutrients, cucumbers can help people to maintain an ideal weight, according to renowned Japanese physician Dr. Takashi Tsurumi, who is famous for his research on enzyme nutrition and introducing a simple cucumber…