Herbalism has a long history in medicine with writings documenting it’s use as far back as 3000BC. Shennong Bencao Jing, the first Chinese herbal medicine book was written during the Han Dynasty. There are 365 different medicinal plants including their uses listed…
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I can not begin to describe what I was thinking or feeling when I saw what was under the wrap. She has what is called a stage IV ulceration 6in long by 3in wide on the outer side of her left lower leg. OUCH! …
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The fact is, this plant, the Graviola tree, can revolutionize the way you, your doctor and everyone else thinks about cancer treatment. Imagine the ability to safely and effectively attack cancer with a therapy that is all natural and doesn’t have the side effects of like extreme nausea and hair loss…
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Alternative medicine is defined as “any healing practice that does not fall within the realm of conventional medicine”. It’s basis is historical or cultural traditions instead of scientific evidence. Alternative medicine is often associated with complimentary medicine…
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I am the type of girl who is subconscious and always aware of what I eat and how it makes me feel – how my body responds to it. Between dieting for a fitness show and just being a healthy 27-year-old female, I had to learn discipline and balance…
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Heat Stroke is a Medical Emergency. If not treated properly and quickly it is often fatal. The first and most important treatment is to cool the heat stroke victim down and call 911 immediately. Move the victim out of the sun to a shady area and remove their clothing. Then pour or spray cool water, a garden hose works well, over the victim…
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A sunburn is defined as a burn to living tissue, like skin. The burn is the result of an inflammatory process that occurs from excess exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation. The most common source of UV radiation is the sun’s rays, however, there are other artificial sources such as welding arc’s and the UV lamps that are used in tanning beds…
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Whooping cough is a bacterial infection caused by the bacteria bordetella pertusis. It is called whooping cough because of the distinct sound made when the child coughs. The sound is very distinct and once you’ve heard it you can easily recognize it and distinguish between a child with a cold and one with whooping cough…
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