Your body’s first line of defense against infection is your immune system. As the body attempts to rid itself of foreign substances, an immune response is triggered to help restore health. Inflammation is part of this normal healing process, but when the body doesn’t...
Today’s soda drink has evolved since its introduction in the late 1700s. Early on, soda water was marketed as a medicinal drink. Chemists, medical professionals, and pharmacists dabbled with carbonation and medical botany, such as coca leaves (cocaine) and...
Exercise has long been prescribed as preventive medicine. Physical activity improves mood and well-being, along with decreasing the risk of many health conditions, including obesity, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and diabetes, among others. Individualized...
Oil pulling has long been considered a practice for natural oral healthcare and is a very simple technique that involves swishing a tablespoon of oil in your mouth for approximately 10–20 minutes, on an empty stomach, and then spitting it out. This ancient Indian...
