Mens health magazine has awarded broccoli with being ranked in the top 40 most nutritional food. Broccoli is widely available in all seasons. Broccoli is considered to be one of the most nutritious vegetables that can offer numerous health benefits. Broccoli as any other food is better taken in moderation. To get the most out
Ginger has been around since the dawn of time. As ginger has many healing properties most cultures embrace this root as a general cooking and flavoring ingredient. The Chinese have been using ginger for medicinal use for over 2000 years. It is believed to have magical properties and that this small root can heal most
Once a man can catch his own fish instead of relying on others to provide him with a fish, empowerment happens. This is what we hope to achieve through this infographic by Licensed Practical Nurse. We hope this practical guide will empower you to stay healthy and be preventative, and if something does go wrong
Pharmaceutical giants have long been a conflicting topic for many… They are the saviours of the population, bringing us a pill for any and all ailments, healing our disease stricken world. Or are they now the cash machines that sells prescription drugs without worrying about side effects and consequences, where “another set” of pills will
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It has long been argued that marijuana should be legalized due to it’s medicinal properties. The dilemma comes in where many drug experts believe marijuana is the gateway drug to stronger and more dangerous substance abuse such as cocaine, heroine and tik. How do we solve this? Some doctors have a license to prescribe dagga
Multivitamins or a variety of organic fruits and vegetables? In our overwhelming busy lives the easier choice would seem to take a multivitamin and that would be the end of it…but that is not the case. Many multivitamins lack certain nutrients. When you may take a pill, your body is not getting any substance in,
We took a look at Eastern vs Western Medicine, today we delve deeper into what over medication in Western society means, how people over medicate and the consequences. If you are part of the group that’s on antidepressant tablets, isn’t it time to look at alternatives? Therapy might show better results, and you won’t have
Times are changing, and access to information is leading to a shift from the well known western medicine to the “alternative” (Acupuncture, Reiki, Reflexology, Ozone Therapy, Homeopathy, Meditation etc) therapies of the East. Although many eastern methods lack clinical trials, many show clear signs of being effective. As the infographic states a large part of
As we can see from the infographic, diagnoses can be inaccurate and can lead to death. Although big data can play a mayor role in decreasing misdiagnosis, in return lowering healthcare costs and improving patient care, isn’t it our responsibility to ensure a holistic approach to our health and wellness. One such method is ozone
A key element in the info graphic below is the increase of healthcare costs during the last decade. This can be due to a number of factors, fraud, salary increases, research and development costs of drugs etc, but this is forcing many people to rather live healthier lifestyles or to look at alternative ways to