Tag: Health Conditions

Why Thyroid Tests Lack Accuracy And How To Improve Thyroid Health Without Medications

Thyroid disorders are becoming a growing problem, to the point that the American Thyroid Association (ATA) are conservatively estimating that up to 20 million people are suffering from it in some form, and 60 percent of people are likely unaware of their condition. This is due to the fact that the symptoms of thyroid problems is…


Long COVID Contributing to Disabilities by the Millions

From early 2021, stories have emerged of people experiencing post-COVID-19 symptoms that were so debilitating it impacted their ability to work and live a normal life. Thirty-one-year-old Rebecca Meyer spoke on CNN in January 2021 about her 11-month struggle with long COVID symptoms for 11 months, having contracted symptoms from an infection. Prior to infection, she…


Nitric Oxide: The Free Radical You Need

The health benefits of nitric oxide (NO) may not be as well known as those of popular nutrients such as iron or vitamin C, but that doesn’t mean they are less important. This gaseous molecule is produced in the arteries and other parts of the body and plays an important role in immune function, athletic…


We Can Restore Cognition by Manipulating Where the Body Meets the Mind

When we age our whole body gradually deteriorates. This includes our brains, where our personality, memories and personal values reside. It is therefore understandable that dementia and memory loss are some of the most devastating hallmarks of ageing, for the elderly, their families, and the healthcare system. This is why researchers want to find ways…


Swarms of Tiny Robots Could One Day Floss Your Teeth

A shapeshifting swarm of tiny robots could one day brush, rinse, and floss your teeth. The system could be particularly valuable for those who lack the manual dexterity to clean their teeth effectively themselves. The building blocks of these microrobots are iron oxide nanoparticles that have both catalytic and magnetic activity. Using a magnetic field,…


Benefits of Ginger for Obesity and Fatty Liver Disease

Ground ginger powder is put to the test for weight loss and NAFLD, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. Ginger has been used in India and China to treat illnesses for thousands of years. But, they also used mercury, so that doesn’t really tell you much. That’s what we have science for. But, when you see titles like this…


New Study Reveals Surprising Cause of Multiple Sclerosis

According to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic inflammatory disease in which a person’s immune system mistakenly attacks their central nervous system, including the brain, spinal cord, and optic nerves.  It can lead to a wide range of signs and symptoms, from numbness and weakness in the limbs to blurry…


Why Your Natural Immunity Against COVID Is so Durable and How to Boost It

With some countries rolling out their 5th booster shot against COVID-19, many are putting the necessity of the next dose in question. For some, the extra shots are recommended by the CDC, but this does not mean we should all jump on the vaccine wagon. Given that almost 1 in every 3.5 Americans have already…


3 Unusual Green Tea Benefits

Green tea’s powers are impressive. This delicious, invigorating tonic can help with diabetic peripheral neuropathy, brain function, and even staying calm under stress. Plus, you may reap even more benefits by trying out three unique forms of green tea. While coffee is the default stimulating beverage of Americans, two-thirds of the world’s population enjoys tea,[i] not only…


Here’s How the Body Reacts to One-Off Overeating–New Research

Whether it’s a summer barbecue with friends, your favourite fast food takeaway, or Christmas dinner, we can probably all recall times when we’ve eaten more food in one sitting than we needed to. Plenty of research has looked at the long-term health effects of overeating calories – which include increased fat storage, impaired endocrine (hormone)…