In a report, published in the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Journals Library, the researchers from the University of York provided significant evidence to prove that acupuncture is not simply a placebo effect. While many approach acupuncture with uncertainty and skepticism, there’s now substantial evidence to prove that it is not a sham. […]

Acupuncture: Alternative Treatment for Chronic Pain and Depression

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Once the key phrase of Trump’s presidential campaign, the mantra “repeal and replace” has now become the primary focus of the Trump administration. However, the GOP has yet to decide on a replacement plan for the Affordable Care Act. Instead, some are suggesting repairing the healthcare law by shrinking the services insurers are required […]

Obama’s 10 Essential Benefits May Change Under Trump

Published in the journal Epidemiology, a study concludes that a gluten-free diet may actually pose serious health risks. According to study co-author Maria Argos, assistant professor of epidemiology at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC), and her colleagues found that those who go gluten-free may increase exposure to arsenic and […]

Gluten-Free Diet May Expose You to Toxic Metals

Do you know what today is? March 1st, interestingly enough, is National Pig Day. In recognition of such an unusual day, let’s acknowledge some of the progress made within the scientific community that’s oddly fitting for such a day. This year, scientists made significant progress towards creating a human-pig hybrid. […]

Research’s First Big Step Towards Human-Pig Hybrids

Based off data from a national sleep survey, conducted by SleepScore, Americans had a visceral reaction to the 2016 election. Across all America, people experienced a drastic spike in stress levels, as well as a significant drop in sleep time. However, America’s reaction to the election is only a glimpse at a very […]

Wake Up America! You Need Your Sleep!

Since Obamacare insured millions and millions of individuals, reducing the uninsured rate to a record low, it, however, created a crisis. Even more so than the rising premiums and high deductibles, people are frustrated by the restrictive networks. Understandably, people want to see their doctors when they need to see […]

Telemedicine: Reshaping the Way We Receive Healthcare

Although aromatherapy is no replacement for a good doctor, when used as part of a holistic approach to healing, essential oils can be incredibly effective in helping people recover from illness—and stay healthy—naturally. To help you get started on your journey to wellness, let’s take a look at the 8 […]

The Top 12 Essential Oils That Are Essential

Chapped lips can result from several causes. For instance, chapped lips may be caused by a vitamin deficiency, an allergic reaction, dehydration, smoking, excessive licking/biting of the lips, or exposure to the sun and harsh weather. If your lips have suffered from one or more of the causes listed, consider […]

12 Home Remedies for Dry, Chapped Lips

The health insurance industry tends to cause a lot of confusion for individuals shopping for a health plan. The primary reason for this confusion is the excessive use of acronyms! Below is a comprehensive list of healthcare acronyms: A ACA: (Patient Protection and) Affordable Care Act ACA OEP: Affordable Care […]

Terms Defined: Commonly Used Acronyms in Health Insurance

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Electronic cigarettes first became available in the United States in 2006. Since their release, their popularity has skyrocketed, with more than 250 brands of e-cigarettes now sold. Oddly enough, there are now professional vape cloud competitions. People actually compete to blow the biggest, densest cloud. This just goes to show […]

The Dangers of E-Cigarettes