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New Research in Plant Bioactives May Offer Hope for COVID Long-Haulers

Many COVID-19 long-haulers, including myself, suffer from lung damage and prolonged lung issues after the virus. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is a lung condition characterized by breathing difficulty, coughing, and excess mucus production. It’s caused by long-term exposure to irritants, such as tobacco smoke but is also triggered by respiratory infections such as COVID-19. Another potential complication of…


Flu Shots: What’s Approved, What’s Coming, Part 1

Before we get started today, I need to post a clarification on my position about viruses. There is a movement afloat to refute the very existence of viruses. This debate will likely go on for a long time before it is settled. **That battle is not my fight,** and I won’t engage in that discussion/debate…


Ancient Himalayan Superfood Now Being Cultivated in US

Himalayan Tartary Buckwheat (HTB), known for its healing powers since ancient times, is now being cultivated in the United States. Deemed as a superfood due to its immense nutritional value, its unique healing compounds derive from the harsh conditions in which it was originally grown. From its ancient origins in the tartan district of the…


Wisconsin, North Carolina Join 20 Other States to Ban TikTok From Government Devices

Wisconsin and North Carolina have joined at least 20 other states to ban the Chinese-owned video-sharing app TikTok from state devices amid growing concerns over threats to national security. North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper said in a Jan, 12 statement, “It’s important for us to protect state information technology from foreign countries that have actively…


Helpful Tips and Costs for Intending Hong Kong Students and Immigrants to The Five Eyes Countries

Overseas study has always been popular for Hong Kong students who want to enter higher education. Some countries have implemented “lifeboat” and “safe haven” programs recently and provided Hong Kong students with more favorable conditions for immigration and even naturalization. The following summarizes information on the tuition, living expenses, and naturalization requirements for Hong Kong…


Herbs to Help Normalize High Blood Pressure

High blood pressure or hypertension is often discussed at doctor’s visits and frequently triggers a prescription. The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute warns that half of all Americans have high blood pressure, some without even knowing it. Our blood pressure changes throughout the day. The problem is, if it stays high for too long,…


Should You Go to the ER? the Correct Choice May Save Your Life

In emergency medicine, it’s called the golden hour. The first hour from the time of injury or serious illness is the most important in a person’s life. It’s in that hour that a person has the best chance of survival—if they can get to the level of care they need. But not every medical problem…


‘Right up to Redemption’: Frankfurt Audience Feels a Divine Spark in Shen Yun

FRANKFURT, Germany—On the afternoon and evening of Jan. 11, Shen Yun Performing Arts performed for the second and third time this year at the Jahrhunderthalle Frankfurt. The audience responded enthusiastically, and especially in the sold-out evening performance, during which there were repeated applause and cheers at the end. In Frankfurt, a renowned international financial center,…


Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Lawsuit Takes Aim at Our (Dis)Information Overlords

Commentary At this point, references to George Orwell’s dystopian masterpiece “1984” are cliché. The prevalence of authoritarian government control over what we see and hear is so unanimous that the analogy is hardly insightful. But still—what else better encapsulates the perfect inversion of truth as our regime’s standard operating procedure? Robert F. Kennedy Jr., founder…


Are Sleeping Pills Boosting Your Risk for Falls and Fractures?

Sleep is at a premium these days. The stress and anxiety of the holidays can make it tough to get a good night’s sleep. Toss a pandemic into the mix, and quality sleep becomes even more elusive. Sleeping pills, also called “z-drugs,” can be an attractive option for those struggling with sleep. But they are…