The Hidden And Unknown Benefits Of Geriatric Massage

Geriatric patient in a doctor's office

Perhaps you have noticed lately that your aging mother or father has seemed depressed and lonely lately.  Or maybe you have noticed that they lack an appetite, and that they are in pain all the time.  If your mom or dad is mobility challenged, this may be a bigger issue than you realize.  And it … Read more

Sea salt around the world is contaminated by plastic, studies show

Sea salt is contaminated by plastics

Exclusive: New studies find microplastics in salt from the US, Europe and China, adding to evidence that plastic pollution is pervasive in the environment We are living on a plastic planet. What does that mean for our health? Jessica Glenza in New York @JessicaGlenza Fri 8 Sep 2017 11.33 EDT First published on Fri 8 Sep … Read more

Six signs of zinc deficiency: Are YOU getting enough?

(Natural News) Next to iron, zinc is the most abundant mineral found in the human body. This mineral is essential in cellular metabolism, immune function, protein synthesis, wound healing, DNA synthesis, and cell division. Moreover, zinc enhances better growth and development during pregnancy, childhood, and adolescence. Zinc is also essential for proper functioning of the … Read more

Ancient Chinese malaria remedy fights TB

A centuries-old herbal medicine, discovered by Chinese scientists and used to effectively treat malaria, has been found to potentially aid in the treatment of tuberculosis and may slow the evolution of drug resistance. View original article Author: Powered by WPeMatico

Pregnancy Causes Lasting Changes in a Woman's Brain – Scientific American

Scientific American Pregnancy Causes Lasting Changes in a Woman’s BrainScientific AmericanGrowing a human being is no small feat—just ask any newly pregnant woman. Her hormones surge as her body undergoes a massive physical transformation, and the changes don’t end there. A study published Monday in Nature Neuroscience reveals that …Brain changes seen in pregnancy, may help … Read more

Marijuana use up among pregnant women – OregonLive.com

OregonLive.com Marijuana use up among pregnant womenOregonLive.comOregon will start collecting survey data next year on marijuana use among pregnant women. (The Associated Press). Print Email · Lynne Terry | The Oregonian/OregonLive By Lynne Terry | The Oregonian/OregonLive The Oregonian Email the author | Follow …More U.S. women report using marijuana during pregnancy, amid uncertainty on potential … Read more

More U.S. women report using marijuana during pregnancy, amid uncertainty on potential harms – The Cannabist

The Cannabist More U.S. women report using marijuana during pregnancy, amid uncertainty on potential harmsThe CannabistStrong evidence of harms is limited, but besides low birth weights, newborns whose mothers used marijuana while pregnant may face increased risks for anemia and other problems requiring intensive care. (AAron Ontiveroz, Denver Post file) …Marijuana Use on the Rise Among … Read more