Category: Health/Natural

New research published in the Journal of Food Science suggests that marinating meats may decrease the cancer-forming compounds called heterocyclic amines (HCA), which are produced during grilling, by over 70 percent.

Outdoor cooking season is at its peak, and now there are even more reasons to marinate meats before grilling. New research published in the Journal of Food Science suggests that marinating meats may decrease the cancer-forming compounds called heterocyclic amines (HCA), which are produced during grilling, by over 70 percent.

In ancient times, frankincense and myrrh were common healing properties for a variety of ailments. Now, many are rediscovering this age old remedy. Frankincense and myrrh oils are available from The Unicorn Shoppe, the online store for AlternativeApproaches.com.

Frankincense, myrrh and gold were the gifts brought to Christ at his birth by the three wise kings; though gold remains a top traded commodity, the biblical reference is all most people know about frankincense and myrrh. According to Ancient Essence, an online retailer of frankincense and myrrh essential oils, if people knew the true value of these resins, no one would want to be without them. A recent testimonial from an Ancient Essence customer states one of the company's products heals pre-cancerous skin lesions that the customer finds on his body.

Dr. Andrew Cheng, ENT, Offers Tip for Helping to Ease the Intensity of Tinnitus (Ringing of the Ear).

Until recently, tinnitus (ringing in the ears) was experienced mostly by those over 50. While the cause of tinnitus is not fully understood, many experts say that it is a result of an injury to the hearing mechanism caused by a sudden loud noise/explosion or repeated and prolonged exposure to loud noises (loud music, occupational exposure, etc.).

Vitamin D is essential to strong bones. Inadequate vitamin D can lead to osteoporosis, a brittle bone disease.

Vitamin D is essential to strong bones. Inadequate vitamin D can lead to osteoporosis, a brittle bone disease.

Recently, researchers have found that vitamin D may help reduce the risk of other diseases. The July issue of Mayo Clinic Women’s HealthSource reports some new findings and guidelines on how much vitamin D is enough.

Researchers at the University of Southern California, School of Dentistry have uncovered the health benefits of aspirin in the fight against osteoporosis.

Researchers at the University of Southern California, School of Dentistry have uncovered the health benefits of aspirin in the fight against osteoporosis. Forty-four million Americans, 68 percent of whom are women, suffer from the debilitating effects of osteoporosis according to the National Institute of Health. One out of every two women and one in four men over 50 will have an osteoporosis-related fracture in their lifetime.

We know that stress can have a dramatic effect on the immune system. And quite often, that can create immune-related responses in the skin. That means stressed-out skin loses its ability to defend and rebuild itself.

Stressed out? You might find yourself pigging out on sugary snacks, snapping at your kids or lying awake half the night. And it will show on your skin because stress can lead to skin problems, as well. "We know that stress can have a dramatic effect on the immune system," says Joshua Fox, MD, founder of Advanced Dermatology and a spokesman for the American Academy of Dermatology. "And quite often, that can create immune-related responses in the skin."

Here are a few natural herbal remedies that you can cook-up at home for some honest-to-goodness pain relief.

For decades, people have used herbal preparations and natural remedies for the relief and management of moderate to severe pain, and with some pretty good success rates.

An extra daily dose of vitamin D can help to relieve chronic back pain for many sufferers. A new peer-reviewed research report from Pain-Topics.org tells how, by reviewing the clinical evidence and providing helpful guidance for practitioners and their patients.

Up to 8 out of 10 persons will have back pain in their lifetimes. In many cases, such pains are chronic – lasting more than 3 months – and there is no evidence of any injury, disease, or bone problem like a slipped disk. An extensive review of clinical research in a new report from Pain Treatment Topics found that help may be available from a surprising champion of pain relief – Vitamin D.

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Vitamin D is a surprising champion of relief from chronic back pain, research shows.

Arizona resident Cecilia Valenzuela fills us in on organic products, along with shopping tips to help consumers make better choices when purchasing with the USDA organic label.

It seems many are going organic these days, but are these products really that much more beneficial?

Based on medical traditions more than 2,000 years old, Chinese self-massage techniques can help release tension and reduce anxiety - without the cost of visiting a professional therapist.

Based on medical traditions more than 2,000 years old, Chinese self-massage techniques can help release tension and reduce anxiety - without the cost of visiting a professional therapist.