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Facts You Need to Know About Syphilis: An Introduction
Syphilis is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) caused by the Treponema pallidum bacterium.1 This infection is spread from one person to another during anal, vaginal or oral sex,2 through contact with a syphilis sore of an infected person. The bacteria make their way through the body via minor cuts or abrasions in the skin or through the mucous membranes.3 Syphilis can also be transmitted from a pregnant woman to her child during pregnancy, or during labor and delivery, resulting in a condition called congenital syphilis.4 The...
read moreDocumentary Explores Electromagnetic Hypersensitivity Syndrome
Electromagnetic fields (EMFs) are all around us, no matter where you live these days. They emanate from power lines, televisions, household electrical wiring, appliances and microwaves. Then you have the information-carrying radio waves of cellphones, cellphone towers and wireless internet connections and a whole host of other wireless gadgets. For some, the effects of EMFs are unmistakable and undeniable. The RT documentary “Wi-Fi Refugees” investigates the struggles reported by people who claim to suffer from electromagnetic...
read moreThe 5 Potential Benefits of Drinking Nettle Tea
Table of Contents What Is Nettle Tea? 5 Benefits You Can Get From Nettle Tea Does Nettle Tea Contain Caffeine? Brew Your Own Nettle Tea With These Easy Steps How Do You Store Nettle Tea? Side Effects and Contraindications for Nettle Tea Sip on Nettle Tea to Get a Health Boost Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Nettle Tea If you’re familiar with stinging nettle, there’s a high chance that it’s for the wrong reason. If you’re one of the unlucky people who’ve been stung by this plant, you’ve probably vowed to stay away from it forever....
read moreCould You Have a Heart Attack and Not Know It?
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),1 nearly 735,000 Americans have a heart attack each year, and 525,000 are first heart attacks. When you learn the risk factors, symptoms and how to take early action, it increases your chances of survival. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, some who suffered a heart attack did not act quickly enough to make it to the hospital on time.2 Delaying treatment can be deadly, so it’s important to learn the warning signs. While chest pain is the single...
read moreHow Proper Sleep Lowers Infection
Previous research1 has shown that sleep deprivation has the same effect on your immune system as physical stress. When volunteers stayed awake for 29 hours straight, their white blood cell counts were found to increase during the sleep deprivation phase. This is the same type of response you typically see when you’re sick or stressed. In a nutshell, whether you’re physically stressed, sick or sleep-deprived, your immune system becomes hyperactive and starts producing white blood cells — your body’s first line of defense...
read moreThe Gut’s Role in Parkinson’s Disease
Parkinson’s disease is a neurological disorder in which neurons and dopamine-producing cells in your brain begin to die. Symptoms progress over time and include tremors, slow movements, rigid limbs, shuffling gait, stooped posture and an inability to move. Patients may also experience a reduced ability to make facial expressions. While patients suffer significant physical disability, the condition may also trigger depression, speech impediments and personality changes. There is also an association with dementia. Parkinson’s affects as...
read moreHop Oil: A Safe Sleep Aid
Table of Contents What Is Hop Oil? Uses of Hop Oil Composition of Hop Oil Benefits of Hop Oil How Is Hop Oil Made? How Does Hop Oil Work? Is Hop Oil Safe? Hop Oil Side Effects If you’re familiar with the plant hop or hops, you’re probably aware that it gives beer its characteristic bitter flavor and acts as an antiseptic to inhibit spoilage.1 However, as an essential oil, it has several uses and offers a number of health benefits. Read on to discover more about the uses and benefits of hop essential oil. What Is Hop Oil? Hop oil...
read moreProcessed Foods Lead to Cancer and Early Death
The struggle with weight gain and obesity is a common and costly health issue, leading to an increase in risk for heart disease, Type 2 diabetes and cancer, just to name a few. According to the latest available data,1 18.5 percent of American children and nearly 40 percent of adults are now obese, not just overweight. That’s a significant increase over the 1999/2000 rates, when just under 14 percent of children and 30.5 percent of adults were obese. Research has linked growing waistlines to a number of different sources, including...
read moreWhat You Must Know About Gluten
A few years ago, the term “gluten free” was mostly associated with wheat allergy and celiac disease. Those afflicted with either condition who adopted a gluten-free diet often reported a resurgence of health and well-being. Today, gluten-free eating continues to attract attention, and there are likely more wheat-tolerant people eating gluten-free food than those who medically need it. Eating trends aside, here’s what you need to know about gluten. What Is Gluten? Gluten is a protein found in wheat and cereal grains that is...
read moreWhy Flight Attendants Are More Prone to Cancer Than the General Population
While many professions have health risks, some have a particularly high risk for cancer. Female firefighters aged 40 to 50 are six times more likely to develop breast cancer than the national average, for example, thanks to the high levels of dioxins and furans firefighters are exposed to when flame-retardant chemicals burn. Shift workers are also at high risk for cancer due to disrupted circadian rhythms and inhibited melatonin production. In fact, the International Agency for Research on Cancer, a research arm of the World Health...
read moreBeware the Latest ‘Diet’ Fad: Artificial Sweeteners Fortified With Vitamins and Minerals
According to the latest statistics1 nearly 40 percent of American adults, over 18 percent of teens and nearly 14 percent of young children are now obese, not just overweight, and processed foods and sweetened beverages are clearly driving factors. Unfortunately, many make the mistake of thinking artificially sweetened products are a healthier option as it cuts down your calories. Nothing could be further from the truth. Over the years, an ever-growing number of studies have shown artificial sweeteners raise your risk of both obesity and Type...
read morePolluting Pigs in Politics
It’s common knowledge that academic research is often funded by corporations and tainted by industry interests, from the food industry to pesticide makers alike. Big agriculture is also among those with a heavy hand in academia, working to cover up the polluting practices of its concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs). The late Steve Wing, a researcher with the University of North Carolina, a state that’s the second largest pork producer in the U.S. and home to numerous, densely-packed hog CAFOs, is just one example. Wing...
read moreCollapse of Insects
Insects worldwide are declining at a dramatic rate, according to a scientific review, and modern-day agriculture is largely to blame. Worldwide, more than 40 percent of insect species are threatened with extinction in the next few decades.1 Lepidoptera, insects that include butterflies and moths, hymenoptera, which are insects that include bees, and dung beetles are those most at risk on land. As for aquatic insects, those most affected include those in the odonata order (dragonflies and damselflies), along with plecoptera (stoneflies),...
read moreHow Potassium Can Help Your High Blood Pressure
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), nearly one-third of Americans suffers from high blood pressure (hypertension).1 Another 33 percent have pre-hypertension, where their blood pressure is higher than desirable but not high enough to be classified as hypertension. Hypertension carries a high cost to your health. It is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease and stroke,2 which are in the first and fifth position for leading causes of death in the U.S.3 The financial burden is over $48 billion each year in...
read moreWeekly Health Quiz: Toothpaste, Protein and Sunburn
1 The following supplement has been shown to boost testosterone and improve semen quality in infertile men: Ashwagandha Ashwagandha supports sexual and reproductive health in both men and women. In men, it helps boost testosterone levels, and has been shown to improve semen quality in infertile men. Learn more. Vitamin A Astaxanthin Curcumin 2 The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Children and the American Dental Association recommend children younger than 3 use the following amount of toothpaste when brushing their teeth:...
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