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The Role of Nutrition in the Prevention and Management of Chronic Diseases

Chronic diseases, including diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and cancer, are some of the leading causes of illness and death globally. Good nutrition plays a crucial role in the prevention and management of these conditions, but it is often overlooked in the context of traditional medicine. In this article, we review the latest research on the relationship

The Natural Remedy You Should Consider Taking to Promote Healthy Aging

 As we age, our bodies change and so do our dietary needs. Nutritional deficiency can exacerbate the symptoms of ageing, making us more prone to illness and disability, and reducing our quality of life. One natural remedy that can help promote healthy ageing is the humble turmeric. Not only is it a powerful anti-inflammatory, it’s

Kava – Plant based anxiety relief

Stress and anxiety riddle many people and medications, or let’s face it, self-medicating, are used to subside these emotions. There actually exists a natural alternative possibly worth the try to help reduce anxiety and to even improve sleep. Kava has been used by Pacific Islanders for hundreds of years because of its relaxation effect. More

Are You Eating for Pleasure or Your Emotions?

Did you know 71 percent of Americans are more health-conscious than ever? Surveys show that US citizens are trying to live healthier lives. In particular, when it comes to eating, people are now prioritizing nutrition and weight management. Although this turnaround is excellent news for America (which people, including its populace, have been calling “Fat

How to Give Emotional and Practical Support to a Cancer Patient

A cancer diagnosis can change a person’s life and create emotional turmoil. Physical pain and other symptoms from cancer spreading throughout the body can strip even the most optimistic person’s positivity, forcing pessimism to set in and making it harder for individuals to cope with their diagnosis. As for the family members witnessing their loved

Price of Survival: Navigating the Cost of Cancer Treatment

Did you know thousands of cancer patients and their loved ones are knee-deep in medical bills and unexpected costs? As discussed in our previous article, millions of people worldwide turn to medical tourism due to the high cost of treatments in the United States and other developed countries. To survive their disease and ensure a

Do we really have to make big pharma richer?

For the answer to this question we have to go back in time. We are generally raised in a family that was raised in a family that lacked sufficient information to eat properly. Upon growing up, in my formative years in the 40s and 50s, not knowing squat about the proper way to eat, the

Top 10 Things Dogs Can Teach Us About Life

Dogs teach us about the secret of happiness every single day, whether we understand it or not. Just look at the life your dog is living? How many times have you said my dog is living a happy life? It turns out, that the life of a dog is not complicated at all. It is

Eyebrows & Eyelashes – Little hairs with a big job

We pluck them, trim them, shape them, and curl them. Eyebrows and eyelashes might seem all for aesthetics and we can get a little vain with their appearances. The reason we have both of them is to protect the eyes. As humans, we rely on sight more than any other sense, which means we want

Pawsitive Impact: How Cats Boost Mental Wellness

One surprising solution to enhancing overall well-being may be as simple as owning a cat. The companionship and bond formed with these pawdorable friends have positive effects on mental health, claims animal scientists.   Reasons to Own a Cat: Mental Health Benefits  From improving our moods to providing us a sense of calm with their