When you commit to holistic care you are treating the whole person through mind, body and spirit. A combination of traditional, and what your doctor might call complementary medicine, is the definition of holistic care. An example might be treating cancer with chemotherapy and acupuncture. Chemo and radiation are proven to fight the disease, but […]
Over the past 35 years the consumption of olive oil has increased more than 10-fold in the U.S. It has gone from 29 metric tons (MT) in 1980 to 327 MT in 2015. Oil became more widely used with the popularity of the Mediterranean diet and made the oil a $16 billion a year industry. […]
An oil that is packed with benefits that may greatly uplift your body and mind is Amyris oil. It isn’t as valuable as sandalwood, but it offers amazing health perks that will make you want more of this herbal oil. The Amyris derives from the Rutaceae botanical family and known as West Indian/Indies sandalwood. […]
Health Risks of Wearing Dirty Clothes
June 4, 2018Are you planning to wear the same gym clothes as yesterday? You might want to reconsider. If you start wearing the same, unwashed clothes for days or weeks at a time, it can put a damper on your health. Here are three reasons why you should leave dirty clothes in the hamper and not on […]
A component of cancer cells, which act like a cellular post office, was found by the scientists at the Universities of York and Texas could be the key to preventing the spread of lung cancer to other parts of the body. These findings could lead to new therapeutics, targeted at a particular communication mechanism in […]
Postdoctoral Researcher Guillaume Jacquemet and Academy Professor Johanna Ivaska have screened already approved drugs and discovered that calcium channel blockers can efficiently stop cancer cell invasion in vitro. These blockers are currently being used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure) but their potential use in blocking cancer cell metastases has not been previously reported. Cancer’s […]
Honey Bee Brood, the Future of Food?
May 31, 2018The larvae and pupae of drones is honey bee brood that has great potential as a food source. Many countries, including Mexico, Thailand and Australia, eat it as a delicacy. The brood has a nutty flavor with a crunchy texture when eaten cooked or dried. It is used as a versatile ingredient in soups and […]
Proper nutrition is vital to staying healthy but it’s more critical for patients recovering in the hospital. The Advocate Health Care and Abbott completed a new study that optimized nutrition care while in the hospital and found it could help reduce 30-day readmission rates by 27% and the average […]
I ran across an article written by Ana Sandoiu about a great benefit of sweet potato wastewater. Most of us use those sweet, creamy sweet potatoes in all those great and tasty holiday pies and treats. They are healthy and nutritious but in addition to this, there is new research that suggests even the cooking […]
Eat These to Stay Hydrated in Phoenix, Arizona’s Hot Weather
May 28, 2018Despite popular belief, drinking a gallon of water a day is not the only way to stay hydrated. Although drinking a minimum of eight glasses every day is necessary to avoid dehydration, you can also ensure that you are getting enough water by adding H2O-rich foods to your diet. Are you ready to fill your […]
