In a shocking display of corporate greed, Sage Therapeutics and Biogen are set to charge $16,000 for a 14-day course of their new postpartum depression drug, zuranolone, despite the availability of safe, affordable, and time-tested natural alternatives.
On July 10, 2013, major media headlines and news stories claimed “Too Much Fish Oil Might Boost Prostate Cancer Risk.” Wow, that sure seems fishy given all of the positive health benefits linked to fish oil intake.
By now, I'm sure you've seen the USA Today article entitled, "Coconut oil isn't healthy. It's never been healthy". Fear-mongering, attention-grabbing headlines certainly sell copy, but do not make for evidence-informed, high quality science reporting.
Is there anything you can do to stop hair loss? Several simple hair-sparing strategies have proven effective, including correcting common vitamin deficiencies and avoiding toxic insults that can spoil your luxurious locks
Imagine a world where the answer to Alzheimer’s disease doesn't lie in the next pharmaceutical breakthrough but in the healing power of nature and lifestyle changes already within our reach.
There are facts regarding the history of measles that almost never reach the light of day. Here are 14 things you may not have been told by public health officials, your doctor, or the media.
In a world where mental health challenges are on the rise, could the answer to alleviating depression symptoms be sitting in your kitchen pantry? A groundbreaking study suggests that a daily dose of vinegar might just be the unexpected mood booster we've been searching for.
Millions take these blockbuster drugs for 'heart protection,' and yet they are actually killing the well established heart protective properties of fish oil.
Imagine visiting your doctor for a simple headache or mild joint pain, receiving a prescription for a common medication, only to find yourself facing a severe gastrointestinal bleed, heart attack, or kidney failure. This is the hidden danger lurking in many household medicine cabinets, largely due to the underreported adverse effects of Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)
Increasingly popular derogatory invectives like "quack" and "snake oil" actually have deeper historical roots than those who use them are aware of, and which indict the very conventional medical system they have uncritically adopted as the only one worth practicing
Kidney stones occur and reoccur in a considerable number of people in the Western world. Here are eight ways to naturally address these painful stones
Perhaps nowhere in health has there been more confusion than the confusion caused by fat. The question of which fats are healthy and which fats are unhealthy has led to some pretty unhealthy diets, including extreme no fat diets that attempt to eliminate fat as much as possible with no attention to the differences between different fats
Do your eyes frequently ache after staring at your tablet or smartphone? It’s not just the strain of looking at a small screen. It may be a sign of irreversible damage being done to your eyes—cellular damage that can lead to blindness
Many individuals with cystic fibrosis have difficulty with lung infections developing into pneumonia, especially Pseudomonas. Many plant materials are being researched for their therapeutic value for our immune and lung health. Here are 43 natural substances that have been researched to possibly improve the lung status of people with cystic fibrosis.
There is nothing seedy about the health-enriching properties of five types of seed: flax, black seed, hemp, sesame and chia. Each of them has their own distinct time-tested benefits for wellness and fighting off diseases the natural and affordable way
Over 50 scientific references say this important issue shall not be censored any longer
In a groundbreaking study that could reshape cardiovascular disease prevention, researchers have found that millions of Americans currently taking statins may not actually need them
Omega-3 fatty acids are known to be good for heart health, but did you know that in high doses they may also slow cognitive decline?
Emerging research reveals saffron and key nutrients can treat ADHD and attention issues without Adderall's disturbing side effects
The manufacturers of the controversial veggie burger just announced that in the future, due to "high demand" for the product, its plant-based patties will be made using GMO soy
While these drugs provide symptom relief for many, their hazardous side effects warrant consideration of gentler plant-based alternatives
Could this case study, combined with emerging research on natural interventions, herald a new era in autism treatment?
The 102,610 Studies They Buried as "Quackery"--And the Mercury-Pushing Dentists Who Started It All
With sperm quality and fertility rates on the decline globally, researchers are looking at simple diet interventions that could help reverse this worrying trend
