Tag: health

The Death Temptation

I am writing this from a basis of my truth, something that is deeply true to my beliefs and understanding of the world and also knowing that this is not a place or a belief for many people. (It maybe wiser for some to stop reading now…)  I believe that sickness nearly always has a deep emotional…


Traditional Chinese Medicine | 6 Quick, Easy Ways to Treat Burns and Scalds Without Leaving Scars

In daily life, accidental burns and scalds happen from time to time, so how to treat them in an emergency so as not to cause further infection or leave scars? Wu Kuo-pin, director of Xinyitang Chinese Medical Clinic, said that traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has its own set of special clinical experience methods for the…


250 Scientists Highlight Concerns With Earbuds

Wearing wireless earbuds may be convenient but it could be increasing your risk of neurological disorders as they send a magnetic field through your brain to communicate. STORY AT-A-GLANCE Wireless headphones, like Apple’s popular AirPods, could be dangerous to human health, according to a petition signed by 250 scientists The petition to the United Nations…


Can Herbs Help with Blood Sugar Imbalances?

Blood sugar imbalance has short and long-term effects on the body. When blood sugar is well controlled, we have better control over our energy, mood, cravings, weight, and overall performance. In the short term, poorly controlled blood sugar levels can cause brain fog, low energy, and make us feel grumpy. Over time, out-of-control blood sugar…


‘Perverse’ and ‘Morally Reprehensible’: Public Health Officials Must Be More Ethical, Thought Leaders Say

The role of public health officials is to ensure the health and safety of the public. When large numbers of people are not healthy, public health has failed. The Hillsdale Initiative On Aug. 23, 2022, the newly established “Academy for Science and Freedom” at the Hillsdale College published a statement on the ethical principles of…


Taking Vitamin B May Be Ineffective for 2 Kinds of People: Here’s How to Fix It

Vitamin B complex is commonly used as a supplement to boost energy. However, some people feel sleepy after taking these vitamins, and that could be a warning sign. Watch Out for 2 Warning Signs People often work long hours under a lot of mental stress, which causes the body to consume a large amount of…


Why Are Stents Still Used If They Don’t Work?

Over and over, studies have shown that doctors tend to make different clinical decisions for patients based on how much they will get paid personally. In 2007, we learned from the COURAGE trial that angioplasty and stents don’t reduce the risk of death or heart attack, but patients didn’t seem to get the memo. Only…


Potatoes in Roasted Sesame & Coconut with Lime (Recipe)

A topping of crunchy, roasted coconut shavings and sesame seeds hug soft potatoes covered in lime juice, Southeast Asian style.  Servings: 4 Prep Time: 30 MINUTES Ingredients 3 tbsp Coconut flakes 1 whole Lime 2 whole Potatoes 2 pinch Salt 3 tbsp Sesame seeds Preparation of This Healthy Recipe Start the potatoes boiling. Meanwhile roast the coconut shavings and sesame…


Sharpest Life Expectancy Drop in 100 Years Has More Causes Than COVID-19

In the wake of a recent government study attributing the sharpest two-year decline in the average life expectancy of Americans in 2020 and 2021 mainly to COVID deaths, some analysts are pointing to emerging statistics showing more people died after the rollout of the vaccine than did during the height of the pandemic. That’s while…


COVID Hit Health Care Worker Well-Being Super Hard

COVID exacted a huge toll on the well-being of health care workers, a new survey shows. Already struggling with high levels of emotional exhaustion going into the pandemic, the problem grew even worse after two years of managing the crisis. Nurses have been especially hard hit. Researchers conducted surveys over three years with more than…