Cannabis has long been used to relieve cancer symptoms and the side effects of chemotherapy. But until recently there was little evidence that it could actually affect the course of the disease.
Now, new lab research shows that CBD and THC—the two biologically active compounds in cannabis—have potential in preventing and treating cancer.
Scientists at Colorado State University tested CBD (cannabidiol) against glioblastoma brain cancer cells.… Read More
You can find face masks made out of just about any type of fabric. There are masks made from cotton, nylon, polyester, paper fiber, and even vacuum cleaner bags.
But a new study shows that silk masks may be more effective than any of them.[1]
In fact, researchers found that masks made from silk might be the next best thing to the N95 respirators that health care workers use.… Read More
Doctors rarely talk about artery flexibility. But it may be just as important to your health as other more familiar markers such as weight, blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar.
When your arteries lose flexibility, it can be the start of a destructive chain reaction. Having stiff arteries means your heart has to work harder to move blood through your body.… Read More
The historical record shows cancer wasn’t widespread among humans until the Industrial Revolution.
The best-preserved human remains from antiquity are the mummified bodies of Egyptian rulers. Hundreds of mummies have been subjected to microscopic examination.
But Professor Michael Zimmerman of Villanova University found that just a single one shows any evidence of cancer. That’s a stark contrast to cancer rates today.… Read More
Mainstream medicine has two primary solutions for knee pain…
One is bad. The other is worse.
Knee pain is one of the most prevalent health problems facing older folks. More than a quarter of people over 55 have persistent knee discomfort. The most common cause is osteoarthritis.[1]
Most doctors will treat you with drugs. And if that doesn’t work, they’ll offer meniscal surgery.… Read More
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced recently that more Americans than ever have blood sugar issues.[1]
More than half of American adults have type 2 diabetes or prediabetes.[2]
It’s a full-blown epidemic.
Since the 1950s, the incidence of diabetes has soared by more than 900% in the U.S.[3]
If you have blood sugar issues, your doctor has likely advised you that obesity causes diabetes and that you should lose weight.… Read More