Salvia Divinorum is a Mexican herb that has been used in shamanic practices among Mazatec Indians of Oaxaca, Mexico, and possibly by other peoples before them, for centuries. But you may well know it as the drug that teen-popstar Miley Cyrus recently smoked and it left her a little giggly? Despite Miley's attempts, the herb has a lot of potential as a medical…
With the medical knowledge we have today, you don't have to rely on medicines and doctors appointments to find a cure. From curing a headache to getting over a tickling throat before you even notice it get worse, you can train your own body into being healthy again with these awesome health tricks. It really can be that simple! 1. Curing a Tickling…
Soda is one of the most popular drinks in the world. The sugary sweet drink is popular with kids and adults alike and has long been the soft drink of choice in countries like the United States for decades. But as the years have passed, medical research has gone to important lengths to explore the effects on soda on our bodies. As a…
Many people fill up their cup of pure black filtered coffee with a coffee creamer instead of milk or cream because they think it's healthier. But this belief is totally untrue. Highly processed non-dairy coffee creamers are definitely not better for you than natural dairy options; in fact, they are much worse. Coffee creamers became popular in the 1950s, and originally they just…
I guess the first thing to know about sugar is that it isn't all bad. Natural sugars, the ones that appear in fruit and milk, for example, are healthy and fine to eat, as long as you eat them in moderation. The real problem with sugar is when it is consumed in excess. If you quit sugar, except those that naturally occur in foods,…
Today, we can find almost anything in the store. But the truth is that you should stop buying some things and start making them instead. When was the last time you sat down, put your phone away and made something? Probably a while ago, right? Well, it's time to change that. Just because you have reached an age where you can afford to…
It may sound crazy, but pressing certain points on your fingers to alleviate pain is one of the most ancient and established methods of mending. Jin Shin Jyutsu, or “jumper cables,” is a Japanese method of healing your body by associating every finger on your hand with an organ in your body and a certain feeling. A simple version of acupressure, Jin Shin Jyutsu…
Like every other drug, smoking is addictive. And is extremely hard to give up. You know it's bad for you, there's enough press about that, but it doesn't mean you can give up “just like that”. There are a number of methods out there to help you quit, you may have tried patches, e-cigarettes, or even gum to stop, but a lot of…