Life Extension Drugs. Really?

Senolytics: Strive to Stop the Cellular Aging Process A recent study has further the search for a pill that will actually stop the cellular aging process and extend life far beyond what is currently considered possible.1 There are currently a repertoire of drugs being developed that supposedly will extend human life in the future. These […]

Marijuana May Exacerbate Symptoms of Psychosis in Those Already at Risk

Marijuana Affects Everyone Differently A recent study on marijuana has shown that the use of the herb may cause temporary paranoia and other psychosis-related symptoms among those individuals at high risk for developing a psychotic disorder.1 This is interesting research that addresses, and sheds light, into the disparate effects and experiences that are anecdotally seen […]

How we are Loved Early on Impacts us for a Lifetime

Razi Berry Time Well Spent is Time Spent in the Present, Offering True Connection Some of my earliest and most profound memories of my father are of him simply looking at me. He worked a lot when I was young, and his one day off was in the middle of the week, so when I […]

Top 7 Foods For Breastfeeding Mothers

Your Choice of Food Determines Their Nutrients Received Perhaps the best advice to breastfeeding mothers is two-fold: stay hydrated, and eat plenty of healthy fats and proteins. Breastfeeding actually places mothers in a more susceptible physiological position to get dehydrated, so drinking more fluids is crucial. The breast milk is the nutrient base for the […]

Fertility-Awareness-based Methods: Birth control and fertility helpers

Dr Sarah King, ND It can be Difficult for many Women to Find and utilize Non-hormonal Options when it comes to Fertility This includes women who want to become pregnant, but also for those who are looking to avoid pregnancy. In these situations, it is common for women to be the target of hormonal therapies, […]

What Men Really Want . . . In the Bedroom

Back to the Bedroom… I wrote an article pertaining to a study on sexual interest in long term relationships recently, and it may have left you wondering about some things. For instance, within the study there wasn’t any question of how satisfied individuals were, not having sex. Also, it didn’t address any possible communication points […]

Focusing on Body Health vs. Symptom Control: Autoimmunity and Essential Oils (Pt II)

Dr Sarah LoBisco, ND Oils Bring Balance to the Body rather than Manipulating it In part I of this series, I reviewed the negative effects of treating disease symptoms in isolation and the dangers of even properly prescribed medications. Furthermore, I also discussed that using supplements and essential oils as a substitute for the “pill-for-every-ill” […]

Sleep Deprivation Could Help Depressed Symptoms in Short-term

Insomnia May Ease Depression in the Interim for Some An interesting treatment for depression has made its way to the headlines of medical literature for the first time in almost 30 years – sleep deprivation.1 A new meta-analysis has concluded that sleep deprivation rapidly reduces symptoms of depression in about half of depressed patients. Sleep […]

What Type of Diet Makes Us Smell the Best?

Even Sex Supports a Healthy Lifestyle! A recent study concluded that a diet rich in fruits and vegetables actually results in women being more attracted to the way men smell.1 Gotta love it when sex supports a healthy lifestyle! The study found that compared to a diet high in carbohydrates, such as breads and pastas, […]

Vitamin B Supplements Could Increase Lung Cancer Risk in Smokers

Supplements and Smokers A new research study has linked high doses of B6 and B12 to an increased risk of developing lung cancer in male smokers.1 Taking certain supplements have been a concern for smokers in the past, the most studied is beta-carotene.2 Beta-carotene has been considered contraindicated in high doses for heavy smokers since […]