The night was waning, but the moon was still out, and I was awakened with a start. A wave of intense heat was rushing over me, making me feel as though I was burning up from the inside out. In a moment, it seemed, I was covered in sweat and incredibly uncomfortable in my own ...
Marinol is a synthetically-produced medication to mimic the effects of marijuana in cancer and glaucoma patients. The drug has been marketed as a safe alternative to medical marijuana, and is completely legal to purchase. However, the question remains whether or not Marinol is up to par with medical marijuana in terms of health benefits. Why ...
Medicinal mushrooms have been a part of Asian medicine for thousands of years. Recent scientific research has shown that some have specific components that can make them effective in the treatment of conditions from asthma to cancer. Cordyceps, for example, may be used to treat high cholesterol, arrhythmias (irregularities of the heartbeat), and long-term kidney ...
Please note: Research on the medicinal uses of herbs, alone and in combination with synthetic drugs, is new and not yet definitive. If you already take prescription drugs, have a serious or chronic medical condition, or are just unsure if herbal remedies are appropriate for you, please consult with your physician before using them. General ...
St. John’s Wort (Hypericum Perforatum) is a perennial shrub that has been used for many, many years as an aid to some of life’s most common ailments. The ancient Greek people used this herb as a skin balm, and the pre-Christian Celtic people also used St. John’s Wort in rituals – both for magical purposes ...