Hibiscus tea—vivid, tart, and deeply colored—is more than just a delightful beverage. It has long been used in traditional healing across Africa, Asia, and the Caribbean. Today, scientific research is backing up many of its reputed cardiovascular and wellness benefits. Why Hibiscus Tea Supports Heart Health The petals of the […]
Statins are among the most prescribed drugs in the world. They work by lowering cholesterol, specifically LDL cholesterol (“bad cholesterol”), and are often recommended for people at risk of heart attack or stroke. Yet, many patients feel unsure when handed a prescription. Should you start statins right away—or are there […]
5 Supplements a Doctor Claims May Risk Heart Attack or Liver Failure In the realm of holistic wellness, supplements often enjoy a near-mythical status: “natural, safe, side-effect free.” But real medicine warns us otherwise. A growing body of case reports and pharmacovigilance alerts shows that certain dietary supplements — especially […]
In 2024, a Harvard medical student named Nick Norwitz decided to run an extreme self-experiment: eat 720 eggs over one month — that’s 24 eggs per day — and track what happens to his cholesterol, metabolism, and overall health. His stated goal: spark conversation about metabolism, dietary cholesterol, and how […]
A cautionary tale and holistic lessons about listening to your body We often dismiss aches and pains as “just overdoing it” — a pulled muscle, stress, or fatigue. But sometimes, those small signals hide deeper problems. One striking example is the story of 43-year-old Claire Turner, a mother of three, […]
For decades, Huntington’s disease (HD) has been a tragic example of a neurodegenerative disorder with no cure and only symptomatic treatments. But in 2025, those afflicted and their families may have reason to believe that a turning point has arrived. In a recently announced human trial, a gene therapy called […]
How Baxdrostat Could Shift the Landscape — A Holistic Lens on Blood Pressure Innovation High blood pressure (hypertension) is often dubbed the “silent killer” — many live with it for years without knowing, until it contributes to heart attacks, strokes, kidney disease, or cognitive decline. For a subset of people, […]
Introduction In holistic health, we often focus on nutrition, stress, movement, detoxification, and emotional balance as keys to brain protection. But emerging research suggests another tool may play a surprising role in preserving cognition: vaccination. Recent large-scale observational and quasi-experimental studies have found associations between certain vaccines and reduced risk […]
How a runner’s terminal cancer diagnosis serves as a wake-up call for symptom vigilance Running is often glorified as a symbol of vitality, health, and resilience. Many runners are viewed by others (and sometimes themselves) as nearly “invincible.” But recent real-life cases remind us: fitness is not immunity. A seasoned […]
New research is challenging our understanding of cancer and metabolic diseases: emerging evidence suggests that breast cancer cells themselves may play a role in triggering mechanisms that lead toward type 2 diabetes. While the relationship between diabetes and cancer has been observed for years, scientists are now uncovering how cancer […]