- Ways to Reverse Acute Ischemic Stroke
Acute Ischemic Stroke—High Risk and High Mortality RatesWhat is an acute ischemic stroke?Acute ischemic stroke is a major vascular complication with a high rate of mortality. This catastrophic medical emergency arises due to a sudden blockage of blood flow in the brain, accompanied by the loss of neurological functions.1 Thrombotic and embolic occlusions in cerebral arteries remain a prime cause of acute ischemic stroke.2 A blood clot (thrombus) inside the vascular pipeline is the result…
- Sources and Health Benefits of Vitamin K
A group of fat-soluble vitamins that play an important role in blood coagulation and manages the binding of calcium to bones. Vitamin K is an essential nutrient that can be easily obtained from various natural sources. The main type of vitamin K is vitamin K1, also called phylloquinone, which plays a significant role in blood coagulation. The second type is vitamin K2, also known as menaquinones. Vitamin K is present throughout the body, predominantly in…
- Can Turmeric Really Target Cancer?
Cancer has become a major health issue throughout the world. The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality estimated that the direct medical cost of cancer was around $80.2 billion in the U.S. in 2015. In 2019, more than 1.7 million newly diagnosed cancer patients are expected in the U.S.1 With an increase in human lifespan, the prevalence of cancer will raise and subsequently incur huge costs. The Definition of CancerThe Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, defines…
- Dietary and Lifestyle Changes to Help Prevent Colorectal Cancer
Colon cancer is a type of cancer that begins in the final part of the digestive tract—the large intestine (also known as the colon). Colon cancer is sometimes called colorectal cancer—a term that combines colon cancer and rectal cancer, which begins in the rectum.1Cancer begins when healthy cells develop changes (mutations) in their DNA. DNA contains a set of instructions that tell a cell what to do. Healthy cells divide and grow in an orderly…
- Beat the Summer Heat with 10 Water-Rich Foods
From soaring temperatures to scalding sunlight, a summer heatwave demands that we take appropriate measures to protect our bodies. However, we usually end up taking care of our health externally by applying sunscreen and wearing sunglasses, and we simply miss out on protecting our bodies from the inside.Dehydration is one of the major health problems that affects us during these hot summer months. Dehydration is a common condition often experienced during the summer season in…
- Fighting Stress with Nutritional Supplements
Stress is a physiological condition associated with human health. In modern life, daily challenges inevitably require extraordinary performance to survive. Physical and psychological conditions collectively trigger emotions that can lead to various levels of stress 1. Stress can be metabolic, physical, and psychological, and can have a negative impact on health, affecting overall performance2. No matter the type of stress, the brain is the most affected human organ when experiencing stress. In such a scenario,…
- Causes of Depression and Natural Treatment Options
Depression is a widespread mental health disorder that impacts hundreds of millions of people around the globe1. People suffering from depression have difficulty leading a normal day-to-day life and in extreme cases can have strong suicidal tendencies.To combat depression, first, we need to understand its symptoms and mechanisms. Then, we can take a look at the available treatments and determine which would be the most suitable for the sufferer.What is depression?The Mayo Clinic in Rochester,…
- Change the Way You Cook and Live Longer
A skill to perfect … for enhanced health.Cooking is one of the fundamental methods of processing food by application of heat or pressure to make it safer, convenient, and enjoyable for consumption. Over time, the process of cooking has undergone various innovations to make food more appealing and pleasurable to consume. We not only consume food for the sake of energy and nutrition but also to relish, as it is deeply connected to our emotions…
- Diet and Supplements May be Key to IBS Relief
- The Ultimate Guide to Fat-Soluble Vitamins