Sometimes small things that go unnoticed cause us pain. If you are suffering from migraine attacks, depression, and overall inflammation, it may be due to imbalance in vagal tone. What is the vagus nerve? The vagus nerve is the longest and most complex of the 12 pairs of cranial nerves that emanate from the brain. Its function is to transmit information...

According to WebMD, gum recession is the process in which the margin of the gum tissue that surrounds the teeth wears away, or pulls back, exposing more of the tooth, or the tooth's root. When gum recession occurs, "pockets," or gaps, form between the teeth and gum line, making it easy for disease-causing bacteria to build up. If left...

USA has been facing a junkfood crisis for as long as I can remember. Obesity has been a pertinent issue faced by the States. Soda amounts to more than 25 percent of drinks consumed in the States. That is an extremely worrying statistic. It roughly translates to the average citizen-man, woman, baby, all included- consumes at least twelve ounces of...

The calorie-is-a-calorie myth This is the greatest lie perpetuated in society! Science, and specifically Biology has an explanation as to why this doesn't work. In order to understand this more clearly, let's observe the track taken by two separate ingredients, once they have entered our body: 750 calories of broccoli and the same amount of soda. Soda: If you swallow two mouthfuls...

Headaches are exceedingly common these days - mostly due to our stressful lifestyle. From spending time staring at the screen to attending a million calls a day, or eating irregular meals to lack of rest, all amount to a terrible headache. The worst part is that it is accompanied by pain in the eyes, neck, ears and sinuses. The...

Planks are one of the most effective exercises, as they help you achieve substantial results faster than other forms of exercise. It is the one exercise that survives all trends and fads and comes back stronger. Owing to its result producing characteristics, it is a staple in every form of workout. Planks have been around ever since fitness became a thing,...

Many minerals are often overlooked, but many of them are vitally important for our body. Deficiency of some minerals could lead to a situation where even the most effective natural remedies can fail to work. For example, lack of Magensium affects the occurrence of various ailments like diabetes, asthma, heart diseases and depression. This paints a pretty grim picture for...

If gummy bears, peach rings and gummy worms were among your favorite sweet treats as a kid, and perhaps even now, it may be hard for you to watch how they’re actually made. A Belgian filmmaker Alina Kneepkens created a horrifying short film that shows in intense detail the way in which gummy candies are made. Kneepkens begins the footage in...

Every day more and more people struggle to shed excess pounds and achieve the ideal weight. Obesity can lead to a number of serious health problems, including heart disease, diabetes, stroke, and some types of cancer. For a successful and long lasting weight loss, eating healthy and small portions of food is only part of the battle. The other part is...

“Watch an ice skater … there are things they can do that are not describable, in terms of nerve impulse.” If you think you have incurable disease you are right. If you think your problem is curable then you are also right. Medicine turned in the right direction. It started looking up in the direction of the brain, instead of looking...