The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued an urgent recall of Wise Wife brand cinnamon sold by New York-based SLR Food Distribution after tests revealed dangerously high levels of lead, a toxic heavy metal linked to serious health issues including cancer, reproductive problems, and developmental disorders. The recall, announced on September 30, 2025, […]
Essential oils have been in use for thousands of years and research does support some uses of the oils. Until recently few studies had been conducted on the effectiveness of essential oils, although these studies did show that aromatherapy can be beneficial for select health conditions. One of the best uses for essential oils is […]
In the never-ending battle between alternative and mainstream medicine, a variety of myths abound. From simple to far-fetched, myths about alternative health are well known and well distributed across social media, and even in the offices of medical personnel. However, as we move towards integrative health care, we’ve been able to bust many of the […]
Essential oil use does not have to be complicated. Once you know the basic properties of an oil, it’s easy to discover new ways to use them. There are hundreds, if not thousands, of ways to use these beneficial oils in your life. Here are 59 to get you started. These are only a few […]
Fall is all about sweaters, hot beverages, and jumping into piles of leaves. We spend hours raking leaves in the fall. Most of us toss them to the curb, after which they are collected and subsequently end up in landfills. But are these attempts to clean up our yards misguided? Natural gardeners suggest that perhaps […]
Imagine this: You press your hand to your chest, and instead of quiet reassurance, your heartbeat thunders like a drum in a vast hall. Or perhaps your footsteps echo as if you tread on hollow ground, each step a whisper amplified into a roar. For most, these are fleeting oddities, tricks of the mind in […]
Depression is a serious mental illness — one that affects more than 15 million adults in the U.S. For some women, pregnancy can bring about new depression symptoms, or worsen existing ones. However, before going to your doctor for an antidepressant prescription, you should know the very real risks that these drugs carry. A study, […]
Joint pain can flip your routine overnight. Yesterday you were fine, and today every step, twist, or reach comes with a sharp reminder that something is off. The longer you guess, the easier it is to slip into “common sense” fixes that actually make stiffness, irritation, and inflammation hang around. Most people don’t realize how […]
What is the best way to reduce feelings of frustration and stress? Yoga, meditation, listening to quiet music? While all of these can have a positive effect on stress levels, a new study conducted by researchers from the University of Michigan has found that the secret to feeling less day-to-day frustration might just be a […]
A study has recently been released that indicates that depression may be more closely related to an illness or allergic reaction than a mental condition. Numerous scientists have spent the last several years studying the science behind what causes depression. George Slavich, a clinical psychologist at the University of California, Los Angeles, has dedicated most […]
