Health benefits of gold, frankincense, and myrrh

Three compounds, connected by their mention in the story of Jesus’ birth, may provide benefits beyond their gift of seasonal joy. Here, we investigate their healing powers. We will never know whether the three wise men knew how healthful their gifts were. When writing for a medical website, creating uplifting seasonal content can be challenging.… Read More: Health benefits of gold, frankincense, and myrrh »

Strong link found between back pain and mortality

A prospective analysis of back pain and rates of disability may help explain the association between back pain and mortality. Back pain is common and often debilitating. Back pain is very common, affecting millions of people worldwide. It is also a major cause of disability and missed work days. Risk factors such as posture, sedentary… Read More: Strong link found between back pain and mortality »

The GAPS Diet: An Evidence-Based Review

The GAPS diet is a strict elimination diet that requires its followers to cut out grains, pasteurized dairy, starchy vegetables and refined carbs. It’s promoted as a natural treatment for people with conditions that affect the brain, such as autism. However, it’s a controversial therapy and has been widely criticized by doctors, scientists and nutrition… Read More: The GAPS Diet: An Evidence-Based Review »

New Year, new start: The best self help books and where to find them

At the start of the new year, a glut of self-help books offer many promises The Money Doctor 2019, by John Lowe (Gill Books) The Hollywood Body Plan: 21 Minutes for 21 Days, by David Higgins (Headline Books) The Power Of Small, by Aisling Leonard Curtin and Trish Leonard-Curtin (Hachette Ireland) Calm The F*** Down,… Read More: New Year, new start: The best self help books and… »