Omega 3 fatty acids are critical for many aspects of good health. And among its benefits include improved brain health and function.
The following short video clip shows a little experiment conducted on rats, which give us an insight into the effects of omega 3 fatty acids on brain function. (more…)
There are big things wrong with the medical and health care (are they the same thing?) system in developed nations today. There is also much wrong with the food and beverage industry, much wrong with the pharmaceutical industry. There is just too much emphasis on profits, on dangerous drugs, and not enough on simple, effective, natural remedies, like nutrition and exercise.
In the following short, 4-minute clip, which was aired in Sept 2007, Bill Maher takes a dig at the abovementioned areas. It’s a good watch - a lot of important information, and at the same time also a good laugh. Enjoy! (more…)
Do you do volunteer work? If you do, then good for you! Many of us, perhaps even most of us, have thought about volunteering our time for needy people or needy causes. But, somehow, excuses and reasons always crop up. ‘Next time’, or ‘one day’, are typical thought processes.
Besides helping others who are in need, volunteerism also gives ourselves a big boost. And we’re not just talking emotionally or mentally, but in terms of physical health, too. The wise men are correct - when we give, we receive, too. (more…)
No man is an island, and humans are social, emotional creatures. Here, an interesting study describes how caring for a sick spouse helps to boost one’s longevity.
Whether it is because it makes us feel useful, or it makes us happy, or it gives us a purpose in life, or some other reason, this gives us evidence of a very tangible health benefit of loving, sharing, caring and giving. (more…)
The role of mental and emotional health and wellbeing in the prevention of disease as well as the promotion of good health and vitality cannot be over-emphasized. They are, quite simply put, absolutely crucial.
In fact, some healing modalities place mental and emotional issues at the top of the list of all causes of diseases. Certainly, trauma, stress and negativity in these areas are extremely toxic to our bodies, perhaps even more so than physical toxins and poisons. In this article, a few studies linking cancer and mental and emotional outlook are briefly discussed, and links are provided to more detailed write-ups. (more…)
Almost every day or every other day, there is news on studies which link certain foods or environmental factors with cancer.
The great news is, more often than not, anything which prevents or fights cancer also promotes good health and vitality in other ways. On the flip side, whatever causes cancer would usually also be linked to other degenerative diseases. (more…)
Have you ever heard of German New Medicine, or GNM for short? I hadn’t, until I recently conversed with a lady who fully recovered from ovarian cancer and peritoneal tumors using this system of healing.
Basically, based on my limited understanding, GNM is a healing protocol based on the fundamental assumption that disease has its root in emotional issues, in other words, that all diseases originate from unexpected shock experiences. (more…)
More on Health and Food Freedom. The new American administration is said to be pushing new laws and regulations in the area of food production. Some people have said that organic farming could be so highly regulated that organic farms will be put out of business; some say that organic farming, and even home gardening, could be criminalized!
Others say these are exaggerations. I have not, and do not intend to, read the draft bills. But what is quite certain is that the language of the new laws are rather vague and wide-reaching, thus allowing for broad-based regulation and control. Watch the following two short video clips for an idea. Read, too, the article linked to at the bottom. (more…)
Conventional cancer treatment or therapy - either word is highly misleading regarding its effectiveness and safety - is woefully ineffectively and frightfully dangerous.
There are literally countless adverse and side effects of chemotherapy, radiation, cancer drugs and even surgery. Hair loss, nausea, organ failure, even death. Now, we can add bone loss to the list, too. (more…)
Intuitively speaking, it is hard to imagine fruits and vegetables having a role to play in bone and joint health. Yet, they do. Nutrition, after all, has a critical role to play in every aspect of human health, even emotional and mental ones.
The following article gives us some interesting insights into the health benefits of fruits and vegetables, specifically on how their influence on the acid-alkaline balance in the body contributes to bone health. (more…)
Fish is highly lauded by many experts as a food with significant health benefits. This applies quite specifically to wild-caught fish, as farm-raised fish, like many commercially farmed animals, are fed many undesirable substances in less-than-ideal living conditions.
Another point of concern is heavy metal contamination. Because fish do not have a mechanism for getting rid of heavy metals from their bodies, these substances tend to accumulate in their bodily tissues. With our waters becoming increasingly contaminated, fish are beginning to contain increasing amounts of mercury. Mercury, of course, is a deadly toxin. (more…)
Osteoporosis, thanks to degenerate dietary and lifestyle habits, is a growing problem in developed nations. It also follows that fractures arising from osteoporosis are on the rise.
But did you know that fractures due to osteoporosis actually kills a significant number of people? I certainly didn’t. The following article gives us some suggestions on a few possible protective measures. (more…)
When it comes to bone health, the nutrient which immediately comes to mind is calcium; not many people know much about the role of vitamin K in ensuring healthy bones and joints.
In fact, not many people know about the health benefits or positive effects of vitamin K. The following article gives us some information on the protective benefits of the vitamin. (more…)
Do you have the habit of speaking to older folks, especially those who may be ill, in a simplistic and child-like manner, in much the same way you speak to a baby or little children?
If you do, you may want to reconsider having such a habit, as doing so may have a negative impact on the health of elderly folks, as revealed in research. (more…)
Health Freedom in the first world, industrialized world, developed world, modern world, (supposed) free world - whatever you want to call it - is under threat. As Big Corporations and Big Government wield their power, the people’s liberties are coming under increasing (and worrying) threat.
It is time to educate and empower yourself. Only the People can stem the tide. Watch this short documentary (about 30 min) by international award-winning filmmaker Kevin P. Miller, titled “We Become Silent - The Last Days Of Health Freedom”. (more…)
Diabetes is a serious health condition which is beginning to affect an increasing number of people. In natural health circles, there is very little doubt that diabetes is a lifestyle and dietary disease.
And its escalating rates are heavily taxing the already burdened US medical care system, as revealed in the following article. (more…)
The health benefits of exercise are numerous and undeniable. But some doubt has always existed on whether persons with heart disease can safely partake in exercise.
The Norwegian study discussed in the following article has revealed that coronary heart disease patients can safely exercise, too; in fact, physical activity helps to lengthen their lives. (more…)
Allergies are a sure sign of toxic lifestyles, poor food choices and toxin-laden bodies. A weak immune system cannot cope with certain foods and certain substances, resulting in allergic reactions and symptoms.
With the way modern life bombards our bodies with all sorts of rubbish, is it really any wonder that food allergies are on the rise? (more…)
If you hadn’t realized by now, the mainstream media is a highly biased and highly censored source of information. It has its “masters”, both political and corporate in nature, to serve.
On television and in magazines, we frequently see advertisements proclaiming the wondrous health benefits of pharmaceutical drugs. But nobody is telling us how many thousands (of people) these drugs are harming and killing each day. Be careful of the media - it is a subtle brainwashing machine. Well, perhaps not so subtle after all. (more…)
We have been told for years that having fluoride in our drinking water is good for us, in particular our teeth. Without fluoride, we are told, our teeth will decay and fall out.
How true are these assertions? And what about the health dangers of fluoride? The authorities barely speak about that. If you wish to take responsibility for the purity of your drinking water supplies and the health of your family, read the following article on the potential negative effects of fluoride, in particular on fetuses and infants. (more…)
Arthroscopic knee surgery is said to be a very commonly carried out operation. However, it may not bring the desired benefits as far as osteoarthritis and arthritis-related physical disability are concerned, as highlighted in the following article.
If more studies were carried out on different types of surgical procedures, I am certain that there will be many more which show up as failing to bring expected or promised benefits. Generally speaking, surgeries are hugely overdone in modern medicine today, in particular those used to fix chronic and degenerative health conditions. (more…)
Heart or cardiovascular health is actually strongly affected by the presence of pollutants in the air. Indeed, dirty air can affect heart health and even cause heart attacks.
The following article highlights a Boston study which joins others in revealing the harmful effects of air pollution on cardiovascular wellbeing. (more…)
Disease is costly, in more ways than one. And obesity is no different.
Some parties have set out to calculate certain costs associated with obesity, and these are highlighted in the following article.
High blood pressure is not something which is limited to adults and older persons; in today’s world, the young ones are susceptible, too.
With high blood pressure, or hypertension, being linked to other serious diseases, such as stroke, it is definitely not something to be taken lightly. And a recent study has shown that something as simple as lack of sleep or poor sleep can raise blood pressure levels in adolescents. (more…)
Happiness and health are closely tied. This is something which traditional wisdom has always told us. Now, we have scientific evidence to prove it, too.
On the flip side, unhappiness and other negative emotions, such as excessive worry and anxiety, depress the immune system and create a lot of toxins in the human body.
Antibiotic side effects and negative reactions to antibiotics is a serious issue.
Each year, pharmaceutical drugs, including antibiotics, send tens of thousands of people worldwide into emergency rooms. Many of these people die from such adverse reactions. This is just one of a multitude of reasons why safer natural remedies should be explored. (more…)
Healthcare and medical costs in the United States are spiraling out of control. Yet, a study has found that millions of working Americans who suffer from chronic health conditions do not actually have insurance.
It’s hardly a healthy situation at all. Read on for more details. (more…)
An American study has shown a positive link between running and health of elderly persons.
This study dispels myths about how running may be damaging for older persons by potentially causing injuries. (more…)
Want to increase your life expectancy?
Exercise certainly helps a great deal. And a Swedish study has found that golf is one specific activity which could help you achieve this goal. (more…)
The best strategy for the prevention of strokes must surely be to live a healthy lifestyle.
Stroke is pretty much the brain version of what happens to the heart in a heart attack. When an artery which brings blood to the brain is blocked, or when small vessels in the brain burst, then the brain is in big trouble. (more…)