Natural Treatments for Glaucoma – Symptoms – Types – Risk Factors

Glaucoma is the second most common form of progressive blindness in the USA after macular degeneration. Glaucoma is also the leading cause of blindness among African-Americans and Hispanics. Glaucoma is estimated to affect over 4 million Americans — but only half have received a diagnosis. In fact, increased pressure in the eye is the most […]

The human heart is an incredible organ. In an average lifetime, your heart will beat an astonishing two and a half BILLION times. The heart is indeed a powerful muscle, but it is under attack by an enemy that accosts approximately 5 million Americans annually. This enemy is called Congestive Heart Failure (CHF). Twenty percent […]

How would you like to improve your health just by what you put on your plate? Of course, most doctors prefer medication for the essential benefits of reducing the risk of diabetes, preventing heart attacks and strokes, or delaying dementia. However, compelling evidence shows that a traditional Mediterranean diet equals drugs for these critical health […]

There are few things more frustrating than feeling tired all the time. Fatigue can be a trial both physically and mentally, and trying to break the chains of fatigue can drain the best of us. Having the need and desire to be busy and productive is a natural part of the human condition. When the […]

If your toe or fingernails have ever turned crusty and dark, and the symptoms seem to linger forever, then you know what it is to have nail fungus. While not usually dangerous, it can be very annoying and painful in some cases, in addition to being hard to treat. Let’s take a look at some […]

What’s for supper? If I’ve heard that once, I’ve heard it a thousand times over the years. Not always have I had a good answer, but I did learn that it’s a good idea to always have ingredients on-hand to make a hot and healthy soup – especially during the fall and winter months. Soups […]

A team at Purdue University School of Veterinary Medicine conducted several studies (1,2) to determine if vaccines can cause changes in the immune system of dogs that might lead to life-threatening immune-mediated diseases. They obviously conducted this research because concern already existed. It was sponsored by the Haywood Foundation which itself was looking for evidence […]

Have you ever wondered why it’s so important to consume healthy amounts of cruciferous vegetables? The short answer is sulforaphane. Sulforaphane is a glucosinolate found in cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli and brocoli sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, bok choy, kale, collards, mustard greens, and watercress. It has been reported to exhibit a wide range […]

I like most powerful purple foods, and I especially love how purple foods look in produce sections at local farmers’ markets. They seem to add depth and more beauty to the already gorgeous vegetables and fruits. It creates a peaceful feeling. I call them powerful purple foods because they provide a myriad of powerful health […]

How the world looks at good health and wellness is becoming more and more holistic. Health-conscious buyers are looking more and more for natural foods and supplements that reinforce wellness on many different levels. Your body functions like a fine-tuned orchestra. Various parts of your body are like each player, the nerve system is like […]