The beautiful colored part of the eye is the iris, its markings identify you as an individual much the same way as a fingerprint. Every iris is unique. You may be interested in learning about studying the iris just for the fun of seeing the different colors and patterns or you may be interested in...

Sleep apnea symptoms often go unnoticed because the sufferer is asleep. However, these symptoms can be a sign of a serious disorder — Obstructive Sleep Apnea. If you are often tired even after sleeping, or have a loved one that snores then you need to be aware of the symptoms of OSA and sleep apnea. Although...

Who knew that there were so many choices for bicycles? When you were a kid, you got the shiny pink one with streamers or the blue one with racing stripes. Both had training wheels and a mom attached to keep you from falling. For today’s discerning cyclist, there are several types of bikes to choose...

There are many causes of back pain. When it is due to injury from an accident, from improper lifting, or disc problems, you may need to supplement your medical care with physical therapy. The only way to know is to have your back pain monitored by a medical professional who can direct you to a qualified...

Homeopathy has become increasingly popular, although, many people still misunderstand what homeopathy is or how it works. The confusion is largely because modern science doesn’t have the capability to properly analyze homeopathic remedies and their methods of measurement differ from those used...

With the growth of farmer’s markets and the resurgence of home gardening, consumers are rediscovering the superior flavor, value, and nutrition of locally-grown fruit. But many people only purchase or grow enough for fresh eating and avoid buying larger quantities to can, freeze, or preserve as...

Our modern world is full of distractions: 24-hour news, 500 channels, after-school activities and daily errands. It’s no wonder that many people—especially children and teenagers—are having a harder time getting a good night’s sleep. With so many gadgets to play with and so many places...

Ginger is a plant native to Southeast Asia that is also grown in the United States, China and India. The fresh or dried ginger roots are widely used in Asian and Chinese cuisine. Ginger has also been long known to Ayurvedic physicians as a digestive remedy. Healing Uses of Ginger Ginger is often used...

In a new five minute video produced by natural living expert Larry Cook, Dr. Simon Barker, ND, a California Licensed Naturopathic Doctor, shares how he uses the principles of Naturopathic Medicine, such as changing one’s lifestyle, prescribing herbal formulas and using nontoxic modalities, to successfully...

By definition chelation refers to the pulling of toxic heavy metals, particularly mercury and lead, out of the body. There are two methods by which this is generally accomplished. The first is done by a doctor or nurse practitioner using EDTA (ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid) administered through an...