Could a generic drug that has been used for years to treat diabetes, be the key to an “anti-aging” pill? Metformin was originally developed and approved by the FDA to treat Type 2 diabetes, and metformin is still being used to successfully treat diabetes today. However, in the anti-aging community, metformin has also been used […] Read more
Have you heard of kratom? As opioid dependence is reaching epidemic proportions in the US, kratom is getting quite the buzz as an alternative pain killer, especially for cancer victims, and others suffering from long-term chronic pain. Kratom is named for the kratom tree from which it is derived. It is a tropical evergreen tree […] Read more
A new cure for insomnia is all the rage in the land down under. Australians who just cannot seem to a get a good night’s sleep are turning to this quirky item — weighted blankets – to help them get there Z’s. Weighted blankets are filled with small objects like pellets, discs or beads of […] Read more
“Take two aspirin and call me in the morning…” It’s an old joke about doctor’s reliance on the once perceived miraculous healing powers of aspirin. Even though it is no longer thought to be a cure all, many of us reach for a bottle of aspirin for every little minor aches and pains, and until […] Read more
There has been a lot of talk, and a lot of misinformation about the use of cannabis, and/or “medical marijuana,” for cancer patients. Let us start off by saying flat out, there is no truth whatsoever to any rumor or “report” that you may have heard that says cannabis can cure cancer. However, that does […] Read more
Everybody has their “go to” alcoholic beverage. For me, and a lot of other folks I hang with, that is a good whisky. In fact, both my wife and I enjoy the kick and the smooth smoky taste of whisky– and while we are both health and nutrition writers – neither of us were aware […] Read more
Looking for the perfect Holiday gift? How about something that can help to reduce Holiday stress and anxiety, as well as promote good health all year long. Give the gift of some essential oils! Essential oils are a great, natural way to help reduce stress over the hectic Christmas period. With a host of different types, […] Read more
Procrastinating college students facing deadlines for their final term papers often pull an all-nighter or two just to finish on time. How do they manage to stay alert? In the old days, a large thermos of black coffee might have done the trick. No longer. These days many students have sworn off caffeine. And besides, all […] Read more
Does the smell of roasting chestnuts or simmering cinnamon and clove cider bring up nostalgic memories of winters past? Are you one who actually decks the halls (and mantels and banisters) with boughs of fragrant evergreens? Do you not really care because you are OBSESSED with finishing your year-end holiday gift list and there’s always […] Read more
There may be a lot more to that old “an apple a day…” adage than you think! Recent antiaging research says that apples may be the secret to longevity. Scientists have discovered a compound in apples that can slow the death of cells. A key factor in the aging process is known as “cellular senescence,” […] Read more
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