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Let’s talk about cancer today. First the standard disclaimer. I am not a doctor nor do I play online. But I lost my mom to cancer through the zoo of conventional medicine and have studied health for decades. So I have some unconventional thoughts and ideas. But use them at your own risk. 😉 Q: What lab tests for all types of Cancer can be done routinely? So that cancer is detected in its rudimentary stage. A: I don’t recommend many of the standard cancer tests. Prostate specific antigen (PSA) is used to screen for prostate cancer. But even the…
Abortion is a word loaded with class connotations, political divisionand social stigma. However, the procedure itself simply refers to the intentional termination of pregnancy. We respect all ethical views and this article is not intended to establish morality about abortion – it examines the research and misconceptions so you can make the best decision for your individual situation. Types of abortions There are two types of abortion procedures: surgical abortions and medical abortions. Surgical abortionalso referred to as aspiration abortion, involves dilating the cervix and removing the fetus and associated pregnancy material through a small suction tube. The procedure can…
I am really proud of who I am today. I’m an openly queer woman in a long-term relationship with another woman and I wouldn’t change it for the world. If I had the choice to be straight, I wouldn’t accept it. But that doesn’t mean being queer came without its challenges. Navigating the world as a queer person has affected my mental health in ways I never expected. I knew coming out would be difficult at times, and I knew queerphobia would always be something I would have to deal with, but I didn’t realize how much being queer would…
The concept of prebiotics – defined as substrates selectively utilized by host microorganisms that confer a health benefit – was introduced to the scientific community nearly 30 years ago. Today, prebiotics have gained significant attention as potential ways to enhance health through the gut microbiota. But given the rapid recent expansion of high-resolution microbiome research technologies and scientists’ growing understanding of the ways in which dietary compounds and nutrients can affect the microbiome, confusion has arisen for scientists and consumers about which substances have genuine prebiotic effects. Now a team of eight leading international scientists has developed a comprehensive framework…
Wearable trackers and monitors (like smartwatches) are increasingly popular and sophisticated. For people living with heart disease, they can provide important information, including updates on heart rate and rhythm abnormalities. But a recent study published in Journal of the American Heart Association It found that using wearable devices to monitor heart conditions such as atrial fibrillation – an irregular heartbeat – can actually make people more anxious about their health. It’s a catch-22: the wearable device can help you better manage your chronic heart condition, but using it could cause you stress — which is bad for these conditions. So…
A new study finds that eating an egg a day could reduce your chances of developing dementia, while eating too few or too many eggs may not be as beneficial. Learn more about how this affordable, nutrient-dense food can protect your brain health. Study: Association between egg consumption and dementia in Chinese adults. Image credit: MasAnyanka / Shutterstock In a recent study published in the journal Nutrientsresearchers investigated the association between egg consumption and dementia among Chinese adults through a population-based case-control study. Their results show that eating eggs daily may reduce the risk of dementia, but eating too many…
Remember the scene in ‘Alice in Wonderland’ when Alice nibbles on a mushroom to keep herself from getting too big or too small? That’s pretty much the thought process behind microdosing. You don’t take enough of the psychedelic drug to experience a real noticeable change, but the small dose can have mental benefits, such as reducing anxiety and depression. Interest in microdosing and magic mushrooms seems to be at an all time high right now. A recent one report found that 8 million people in the US were using psilocybinthe psychedelic ingredient in magic mushrooms, last year. And approx half…
Is there anything worse than irritating sensitive skin while shaving? If you’ve ever wondered why shaving seems to make your sensitive skin red, itchy and uncomfortable – no matter how careful you try to be – you’re not alone. Especially when it comes to sensitive areas like the armpits and bikini line, shaving irritation can be a real pain. Fortunately, there are ways to make your shaving routine more enjoyable and deal with post-shave irritation more effectively. Irritation of sensitive skin with shaving: Why does it happen? Sensitive skin reacts more strongly to external factors and shaving is no exception.…
A woman’s body undergoes many significant changes during her lifetime, many of which can have an impact on her sexual health and general well-being. For example, when a woman enters menopause, her estrogen and other steroid hormone levels decline. This can lead to changes in her vulva and vaginal tissues that can lead to vaginal dryness, less vaginal elasticity and burning or pain during intercourse – a condition known as vulvar atrophy (VVA)/the genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM) ). About 50% of postmenopausal women experience VVA/GSM, many of whom may not expect it. Tami Rowen, MD, MS, Ob/Gyn who specializes…
Sarah Rice BSc. (Hons), MCOptom (UK), MHP, NNPNeuroinflammation is a common underlying feature of many neurological disorders, which may include neurodegenerative, psychiatric and trauma-related conditions. While there are many factors that contribute to these conditions, studies are emerging that show common themes in the pathophysiology, which include brain hypometabolism, immune responses, and inflammatory processes.Recent work demonstrates emerging interest in ketogenic diet applications in a range of neurological disorders where neuroinflammation is a key feature.Monda et al. discuss the role of inflammation in triggering immune responses, which can be influenced by various factors such as environmental (diet, exposure to infections, gut…