Recently unusual blood clots as well as metal-like foreign objects found in the vessels of COVID-19 jab recipients have been reported across the country. Both types of substances are unusual and are likely to be harmful to our bodies. What are the potential causes and ramifications of these substances, and is there any chance of…

Apnea is a temporary cessation of breathing for at least 10 seconds. Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is the more common form of apnea that occurs when the throat muscles relax, causing the breathing to completely stop or reduce to 10 percent of the normal level. Because one cannot get enough air, the oxygen level in…

A leaky gut is when our intestinal lining develops holes that allow harmful substances to leak into our bloodstream. Our intestinal lining has t has two main jobs. The first is to digest food so that we can absorb nutrients and water into our bloodstream for distribution throughout the body. The second job is to…

Most of us know that drugs aren’t the answer to all of our health issues, even if they’re the solution that doctors are most likely to offer us. Disease is complicated. It comes from a variety of causes ranging from diet, stress, and environmental toxins to inborn qualities such as genes and even habits influenced…

When you sleep, the muscles in your tongue, throat, and soft palate (the roof of your mouth) all relax. Snoring is the hoarse or unmelodious sound that occurs when air flows past relaxed tissues in the throat, causing rattling and vibration of these tissues as you breathe, due to the obstructed air movement. Of the…

One of the beauties of traditional Chinese medicine is that it is not limited to just the treatment of diseases alone. In ancient times, many Chinese herbal formulas were created to optimize wellbeing, enhance beauty, and promote longevity. Traditional Chinese medicine takes a holistic approach when it comes to lasting beauty and aging gracefully. There…

Modern-day dental implants were developed in 1952 by a Swedish orthopedic surgeon, Professor Per-Ingvar Brånemark. He found that titanium could be integrated into living bone with a very high degree of predictability and did not seem to suffer long-term soft tissue inflammation or ultimate rejection. He discovered at his laboratory in Sweden that titanium integrates…

Editor’s note: Rheumatoid arthritis is not a disease of the elderly. It mainly occurs between the ages of 30 and 50, and is prevalent in women. According to Dr. Sonosuke Yukawa, a Japanese rheumatologist who has treated more than 100,000 people, there is a chance to completely cure rheumatoid arthritis in its early stages. Therefore,…

Many people have experienced knee pain, especially older people whose knee joints are getting increasingly degenerated, which often leads to difficulties in walking. And in the worst cases, they may require artificial knee joint replacement. Some people will put on medicated patches to temporarily relieve the pain, but this may only treat the symptoms and…

Dr. Audrey Kunin’s advice settles an age-old skin care argument once and for all: Should we use chemical exfoliators like glycolic acid or physical ones like terry cloth? Both are essential, she says, because skin cells are held together in two ways, making each method of exfoliation a necessary part of your routine. Dr. Kunin is…