(Listen to the full episode here.) Hope for a Solution to the Rise in Chronic Diseases in Kids According to a 2022 updated review in The Merck Manual of Diagnosis and Therapy (bold emphasis mine): Chronic health conditions (both chronic illnesses and chronic physical disabilities) are generally defined as those conditions that [...]
(Listen to the full episode here.) The Rise of Herbal Medicine Herbal medicine, also called botanical medicine or phytomedicine, is the therapeutic use of plants for medicinal purposes. It has a long tradition of use and was the original collection of remedies for all ailments, preceding conventional medical interventions. Recently, it has [...]
How Microbes Shape Our Health Since the discovery of microorganisms in the 19th century, scientists and physicians have been obsessed with germs. With the eerie belief that infectious agents caused diseases, one of the major goals of medicine was to kill these detrimental critters. Our weapons included inoculations, antiseptics, chemotherapeutics, and antibiotics. Our [...]
Heart Disease: The Number One Cause of Death for All Genders Heart disease is the number one killer for all genders, across every race and ethnicity. Yet, breast cancer is one of the most feared diagnoses for women. So, why is that only a little more than half of women (56%) are aware [...]
Some Scary Statistics on Heart Disease in Biological* Women “Breast cancer.” It gets a lot of attention from healthcare and the media. It is also one of the most feared diagnoses for most women. But did you know that is not the number one killer, or even condition, for females? Heart disease causes [...]
Who Needs Sleep When There’s So Much to Do? In our fast-paced culture, busyness has became a badge of honor. Somehow, getting more hours of work into the day has taken precedence over sleep time at night. (source, source, source, source, source) Alas, we are discovering that attaining this medal of distinction may [...]
Optimizing Your Microbiome and Liver Health for Better Brain, Liver, and Hormonal Health: Part II A Review of the Gut-Liver Connection The connections between our organ systems, and their interplay, are vital for our overall health and vitality. Researchers are currently becoming more aware of these intricate links and the clinical implications [...]
The Wonders of Your Liver Being one of the largest organs in the body, the adult liver weighs approximately three pounds. On average, it comprises about 2% of the average weight of an adult, but don’t let its size fool you. The liver has many vital metabolic functions. Although it is most associated [...]
Melatonin: Balancing the Stress-Hormone Attack with a Way to Relax In this series, we’ve explored the havoc that can result when our hormones are thrown out of sync. These chemical messengers are potent and regulate almost all bodily processes. So, the downstream effects of any imbalance in them can seriously affect our mind [...]
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