Cannabis for Endometriosis
Razi Berry A new study published in Journal of Obstetrics Gynaecology Canada has found one in eight Australian women with endometriosis use cannabis to alleviate pain and other symptoms, rating the plant based medicine as the most effective way to self-manage the disorder. One in eight Australian women with endometriosis use cannabis to alleviate pain […]
Meat Allergy Triggered by Tick Bites
Razi Berry University of Virginia School of Medicine scientist has identified key immunological changes in people who abruptly develop an allergic reaction to mammalian meat, such as beef. His work also provides an important framework for other scientists to probe this strange, recently discovered allergy caused by tick bites. Meat Allergy Caused by Tick Bites […]
Caffeine May Worsen Anxiety
Razi Berry Caffeine can boost energy, improve alertness and produce a general feeling of well-being – when used in moderation. Go past the sweet spot though, and that same elixir can cause insomnia, jitters and feelings of nervousness. Those who already struggle with anxiety may be particularly susceptible to its effects and should monitor their […]
Unisex Non-Hormonal Birth Control Pill on the Horizon
Razi Berry Birth control options aren’t great. For women, most options require using hormones that cause common side effects such as weight gain, metabolic disturbances, nausea, and headaches. For men, the options are fairly dismal, condoms. With condoms having a failure rate high enough to warrant the constant recommendation of an added birth control method, […]
Is Raw Food Safe for Pets?
Dr. Ruth Roberts, DVM, CVA, CVH, CVFT Feeding your pet whole foods is a great way to avoid the mysterious and possibly dangerous ingredients that find their way into commercial pet food. Many pet parents opt for raw or home cooked diets to feed their furry friend wholesome foods. Unfortunately, raw food may cause just […]
Study: Wormwood Tea Effective at Treating Schistosomiasis
Razi Berry A recent study on the effects of sweet wormwood tea to treat schistosomiasis suggests a much more benign and accessible treatment for the common parasitic disease.1 Schistosomiasis Schistosomiasis is incredibly under-researched, yet is a fairly common parasitic infection in tropical places where sanitation conditions are questionable. The World Health Organization calls the disease […]
Let’s Look at “Love Sickness”: Why Some Breakups Physically Hurt
Razi Berry “Lovesick” is a very real thing, and I was I remember late night walking down the long narrow hall to the laundry room. Walking past pizza boxes in the flickering light to cash in dollars for quarters to feed the payphone in the hall of my college dorm. I was thousands of miles […]
Natural Remedies for Common Pregnancy Complaints
Sarah Cimperman, ND Pregnancy can be a magical time. Anticipation of a new baby brings families and couples closer together and inspires positive thoughts about the future. Strangers suddenly display random acts of kindness, offering to open doors, help carry groceries, and give up their seats. Hormone surges and increased circulation promote thicker hair, fuller […]
Natural Ways To Beat Morning Sickness
Kimberly Dougherty, Esq. Nausea and vomiting during pregnancies typically occur in the initial stage. Many women love being pregnant, but not the morning sickness that comes along with it. In fact, morning sickness statistics reveal that over 75 percent of pregnant women go through morning sickness at the start of their pregnancies. Unfortunately, some experience […]
No-Nausea Ginger Pastille
Reece Carter Here’s a simple ginger pastille that holds enough herbal medicine to decrease nausea and settle a stomach that has seen too much overindulgence. What You’ll Need 60ml ginger tincture 25g gelatin (or agar-agar for my vegan friends) 25ml vegetable glycerine 25ml water Coconut oil, to coat moulds. How to Make it It’s […]