General Sherman is the biggest tree on the planet (by volume) and it’s found in the Californian Sequoia National Park. It stands at 275 feet in height and has a 26 feet diameter. It’s taller than the Statue of Liberty and an amazing sight. However, it’s also at risk. With […]
The Irrawaddy dolphins were spotted in the West Kalimantan, part of the Indonesian Borneo which is known for its dense tropical forests and abundant wildlife. The Regional Office for Marine, Coastal, and Resources Management Pontianak and the WWF Indonesia discovered the rare dolphins during a study conducted in the narrow […]
Unfortunately, homeless kids on the streets deal with a lot of loneliness and helplessness and it’s not easy to bear it all. Their uncertain destiny makes every day a struggle. But, when there’s a friend on this harsh path, things become a bit better. Pets are the ideal example of […]
Hashimoto’s or Hashimoto’s thyroiditis is a common thyroid disorder in the US and other developed countries. The symptoms can impact the person’s quality of life, despite the meds. According to research, diet and lifestyle tweaks can help reduce the symptoms, in addition to the meds. Every person who has Hashimoto’s […]
Seeing blood in the stool is always worrying. Sometimes, it may be nothing, but there are cases when it could indicate a more serious issue. One thing is for sure: you must never ignore it! Medically known as hematochezia, blood in the stool is a signal that there’s bleeding happening […]
The way we sleep influences our body’s removal of waste and helps in pain management. The sleeping poses we choose will also affect everything in our body, from the brain to the gut. Left-side sleeping is considered by scientists to be the most beneficial. When we rest properly, we allow […]
Our body is fighting off toxins on a daily basis. Toxins come from all the sides: from the foods we eat, the air we breathe, and from the meds we take. When it all becomes too much for the body, it can negatively affect health and make place for diseases […]
Neuropathy is nerve damage that happens in diabetic people or in people who’ve undergone chemo. Even though lifestyle changes and treatments may relieve the symptoms, supplements are also helpful. The common symptoms of neuropathy are tingling in certain body parts, a burning sensation, feeling ache even from the lightest touch, […]
Getting sufficient amounts of vitamin D is pivotal for a healthy body. This vitamin plays a role in keeping the bones strong and reducing the risk of some types of cancer. When there aren’t enough amounts of it in the body, this will begin to show through symptoms such as […]
Oxidative stress has a negative influence on immunity. Some of the major causes of oxidative stress in the body are pollution, alcohol consumption, cigarettes, UV radiation, etc. These factors speed up the aging process and encourage the creation of free radicals. Researchers have concluded that regular consumption of vitamin E […]