If you are feeling overwhelmed by your problems, you must remember that you are not alone. Your emotions might make you think that there are no possible solutions, get you out of focus, or make you worry like you’re falling off the edge any time. These are the very reasons…
Therapies
10 Types of Hormones and Their Functions
In the world of science, we may have learned that hormones are part of the endocrine system called “chemical messengers”. Hormones are released mainly by glands, travel the bloodstream through all parts of the body, end up in targeted cells and instruct these cells what to do. In certain situations,…
Diet Research News
Avocados
Origin Avocados are not native in the Philippines. It was believed that this was introduced by the Americans in 1890 through seeds coming from Mexico. It is called aguacate in Spanish, and is known with several names in English such as Alligator pear, Palta pear, and Midshipman’s butter. However, it…
Research News
What You Don’t Know Will Definitely Endanger You – Disinfecting Wipes Contain Toxic Ingredients That May Cause Cancer
Disinfecting wipes are so overly common in the country that even my friend uses them to clean and disinfect her pet Persian cat. Here in the Philippines, they are packaged in a plastic upright container or in a sachet – very convenient when you’re traveling or always on the go.…
Debunking Bad Advice Research News
Chili Peppers, Heart Health and a little extra
Much has been made lately about my opinions regarding Natural Medicine. One issue, in particular, is that of chili peppers and their role in heart health. What is widely misunderstood due to this flood of propaganda and disinformation by a self-proclaimed “Real Doctor” with “savior complex” is the role in…
Diet Research News
The Superfood/Wonder Food Noni Drink
The Superfood/Wonder Food Noni Drink Have you heard of an odd-looking, green fruit with “eyes” called “Noni”? It’s supposed to come from a tropical-bearing tree that can grow as high as 20 feet tall. Taken as a food supplement and introduced to the market less than 10 years ago, the…