Category: Mind & Body

Coping With Disaster

I had a plan to take a month long road trip out West. I would spend my time driving country roads, taking memorable photographs, and soaking in the mountain scenery of Colorado. The trip began with long roads and mountain vistas, but it turns out that I ended up in a very different place—while still…


China’s HIV Cases Reach 1 Million With Prevalence Among Youth: Study

HIV and AIDS remain a major public health problem and cause of death in China, with more than a million people reportedly having HIV at the end of 2020, according to a recent report. In the past decade, China’s HIV infection rates have increased significantly for men of all age groups, with a growing prevalence…


Does Cellphone Radiation Affect Fertility?

“Are men talking their reproductive health away?” a 2015 study in the Asian Journal of Andrology asks. There have been “unexplained declines in semen quality reported in several countries,” according to a 2014 review in Environment International. Might cellphones be playing a role? “Radio-frequency electromagnetic radiation [RF-EMR] from these devices could potentially affect sperm development and function,”…


Top Three Reasons to Try Holy Basil

From fighting bad breath or gum disease without the use of chemical mouthwash to pushing glucose levels down, holy basil — also known as tulsi — can be your powerful tool for great health Holy basil, also known as tulsi, is an aromatic herb that is widely celebrated in India within Ayurvedic medicine. According to…


29 US States Have Confirmed Omicron Variant Cases, Mostly Among Vaccinated

Ohio and Rhode Island have become the 28th and 29th U.S. states to report cases of the Omicron variant of the virus that causes COVID-19. Ohio officials announced on Dec. 11 that two cases of the variant were detected in the state, both of whom were fully vaccinated more than six months ago. Rhode Island…


29 US States Have Confirmed Omicron Variant Cases, Most Among Vaccinated

Ohio and Rhode Island on Saturday became the 28th and 29th states to report cases of the Omicron virus variant. Ohio officials said two cases were detected, both of which were among persons who were fully vaccinated more than six months ago. Rhode Island officials confirmed one case. The patient is fully vaccinated and recently…


Iron Overload Destroys Mitochondria, Sabotages Health

Iron is necessary for life as it is essential to transfer oxygen into your tissues. Hemoglobin, the protein in your red blood cells that contains iron at its core, reversibly binds to oxygen and supplies your tissues with it. Without proper oxygenation, your cells quickly start dying. Iron is also a key component of various…


Expert: Too Soon to Say If Omicron Is ‘The Next Scary Thing’

The new coronavirus variant—first detected in South Africa, and named Omicron by the World Health Organization—has stirred up concerns around the world. It’s sent stock markets on a roller-coaster ride, triggered new air travel bans, and raised a number of questions. President Joe Biden addressed the American public after Thanksgiving, calling for calm and stating…


No-Bake Pumpkin Bites

Are you breaking your food budget purchasing energy bars? Create your own and add flavor with pumpkin, the quintessential seasonal food that will give you a natural energy kick and immune boosting, disease fighting antioxidants. The other tasty and natural ingredients in these bars ensure you get a dose of healthy protein, omega 3 and…


Third-Most Popular Supplement: Why Are People Taking It?

Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is the third-most consumed supplement, yet many people don’t realize how clinically effective it really is. Although it’s not approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration as a treatment or preventative drug, several new studies show that taking CoQ10 supplements may help address several chronic health conditions, including atrial fibrillation (AFib),…