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3 Foods for the Stomach

The stomach is the digestive organ, which has the functions of digesting food and protecting the human body. For people suffering from stomach diseases, protecting this organ is very important.  Generally, there are three manifestations of poor gastrointestinal (GI) health. Manifestations of poor GI health 1. Weakness  When the function of the stomach decreases, it can’t ...

Helen London

A bowl of baby spinach.

3 Ways to Ease Insufficient Brain Blood Supply

Problems with the brain may affect the whole body. An insufficient brain blood supply (cerebral insufficiency) or a cerebral hemorrhage may paralyze the body and even affect the lifespan of a person.  As you age, if there is an insufficient brain blood supply, you will experience many symptoms of discomfort. If you want to know whether you are in a state of cerebral insufficiency, you ...

Helen London

An illuminated model of the human brain in a glass display tube.

2 Amazing Old Remedies for Sinusitis

Many people suffer from sinusitis and use a medicated nasal spray from the chemist for relief. There are a couple of other ingredients in your kitchen that may also be helpful that I bet you never knew about; apple cider vinegar (ACV) and shallots. There are several ways to treat sinus problems by incorporating some ...

Emma Lu

Apples and apple cider vinegar on a table.

Computer Eye Fatigue? These Chinese Massage Techniques Will Help

Computer eye fatigue is the main type of eye fatigue, although long-distance driving, writing, and reading are other common culprits. You know computer eye fatigue is setting in when your eyes start to feel tired, burning, or itching, or when you catch yourself rubbing your eyes. Massage pressure points to help alleviate computer eye fatigue ...

Emma Lu

Blue light glasses on a laptop.

New Research Shows Diabetes Takes a Toll on Your Brain Too

Researchers are finding more and more evidence that diabetes not only takes a toll on the body, it also takes a toll on your brain. A new study that was published in the journal Neurology has shown a decline in cognitive skills and ability to perform daily activities over the course of a 2-year period in people with Type 2 ...

Troy Oakes

Dual view of an MRI scan of the head and brain.

Harness the Healing Power of the Sun for a Powerful Detox

Do you know that simply being out in the sun, you soak up the healing power of the sun’s rays, along with some vitamin D. When we think of detoxification and healing, we usually think of embarking on a restrictive diet, drinking juices, or having a foot soak or a massage. Actually, we don’t really need ...

Raven Montmorency

Woman with sun glasses sits by the Mediterranean Sea, sunbathing.

This Barnacle-Inspired Glue Stops Heavy Bleeding Fast

In what may seem an unusual solution, a mechanical engineering team at MIT has found a solution to a long-standing medical problem. For the last seven years, Hyunwoo Yuk’s team has been developing an entirely different approach to stopping bleeding: glue. More specifically, a barnacle-inspired glue. Yuk says barnacles hold an evolutionary solution to the ...

Raven Montmorency

Barnacles showing at low tide.

Should Schools Teach Meditation? Studies Say YES!

As each year passes, meditation shows that it’s not a gimmick. Celebrities like Jerry Seinfeld and Goldie Hawn have publicly discussed practicing it. Even the military uses it to “improve mental performance under the stress and strain from war.” (The Washington Times) There are many studies showing there are direct links to health benefits using meditation. A study that was published in the Journal ...

Troy Oakes

Group of young people doing meditation during yoga class outside.

Coenzyme Q10: A New Way to a Healthy Heart

Why do you lack energy and vitality? Low coenzyme Q10 levels might be the answer to this question. What is coenzyme Q10?  Coenzyme Q10 (or CQ10) is an antioxidant that your body produces naturally. Your cells use CQ10 for growth and maintenance. It is a coenzyme that exists at a cellular level, and it works to stimulate mitochondria ...

Billy Shyu

Elderly couple holding hands.

4 Natural Home Remedies That Should Not Be Overlooked

Before running off to the doctor or the pharmacy to get some over-the-counter drugs, just have a look in your cupboard and you could find natural home remedies to cure a variety of ailments. Here are a few natural home remedies that should not be overlooked 1. Honey Honey can be used to treat minor cuts ...

Wilma Oakes

A honey dipper balanced on an open jar of honey.