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Why Alcohol and Caffeine Don’t Mix

There’s a grave misconception that coffee is a cure-all. Although it has some health benefits, there are definitely some ideas about coffee that have been proven false. One of these ideas is the misconception people have that drinking alcohol and caffe …

Apitherapy: Exploring Bee Products as Natural Medicine

Remember Baloo, the friendly bear from the movie The Jungle Book persuading Mowgli to help him collect honey for hibernation? The sight of Baloo gorging on fresh wild honey dripping right from the honeycomb is truly amusing. Winnie the Pooh is another …

The Truth About Acid Reflux and H2 Blockers

H2 blockers are commonly-used medications for gastrointestinal (GI) tract disorders that cause excess stomach acid. You can get some of them over the counter, while others are given with a prescription only. Along with Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs), th …

Hormone Permissiveness and Stress: The Harsh Consequences

The balance of hormones in your system is absolutely essential for your mental, physical, and emotional health. It is also a very delicate system, and any changes to it can seriously affect the way the various hormones function and the effects they hav …

Serious Side Effects: Post Finasteride Syndrome – Part 2

Read Part 1 The Impact of Finasteride on The Hormonal Circuit The NEM stress response system is made of six circuits that connect several organs and vital systems of the body. The hormonal circuit is one of these. It is comprised of the ovaries/testes, …

Serious Side Effects: Post Finasteride Syndrome – Part 1

Post finasteride syndrome occurs among men who have been prescribed finasteride for hair loss or prostate enlargement. The medical industry claims that oral intake of finasteride can help regrow lost hair and curb prostate enlargement. However, though …

Getting to Know Sex and Adrenal Fatigue

Sex is a primal instinct and the driving force that has kept our human species alive and thriving. Yes, sex feels good. It’s fun. It provides the intimacy that couples need to reconnect. And most importantly, we need it to ensure the survival of mankin …

Sinus Drainage Issues: Why Do We Have Them and What Can We Do About It

Sinus drainage is your body’s natural way of clearing out your sinuses. The sinus chambers are located behind your forehead, eyes, and cheeks. They help with speech and are connected to your nasal cavity. The mucus produced inside your sinuses drains t …

Low-Dose Immunotherapy: A Promising Approach

Autoimmune diseases and allergies affect more than 100 million people in the U.S. These individuals suffer from the sometimes debilitating effects of their disorders. Given the disability and the treatment cost of these disorders, the promised benefits …

Four Rules for Assessing Supplement Ingredients Safety

Supplements have become a multibillion-dollar industry. But unlike pharmaceuticals, supplements and supplement brands are not as strictly regulated and do not undergo the rigorous testing for safety and effectiveness that drugs undergo. That means that …