Mississippi River is home to hundreds of species of flora and fauna. It is also a perfect hide out for a range of endangered and diverse varieties of species. One can guess the significance of the area around the river from the fact that it is a very important migratory strip for almost forty percent of the migratory birds coming ...

Have you heard of goitrogens? A Goitrogen is a substance in some foods that prevents the thyroid gland from working correctly by blocking the uptake of iodine. Iodine is essential for the production and activation of thyroid hormone and is one of the main minerals that helps speed up cellular metabolism. Goitrogens get their name from the term “goiter,” which ...

We get many inquiries regarding growing tropical plants in gardens which are prone to frost. It certainly is possible to grow tropical plants, or tropical-looking plants, in frost prone areas, as proven by many stunning tropical gardens. Not only are there tropical plants which can actually handle frost, including some palms which can handle temperatures of up to -10 degrees, ...

Millions of Americans suffer with Peripheral Neuropathy and until recently there was no specific treatment available. Peripheral Neuropathy is often associated with Diabetes, but can occur on its own. Typical treatments in the past included physical therapy, medication and in severe cases even surgery, all of these therapies offer little or no relief. Neurologist, Family Physicians and Podiatrists are now ...

What we eat on a daily basis can play a huge role in how our bodies respond in terms of muscle recovery and soreness. But there are specific foods that can help reduce soreness and inflammation and speed up muscle recovery time following strenuous exercise or work. A few of these foods are: turmeric, ginger, pineapple, cherries, mixed berries, nuts ...

Eczema herpiticum is a rare but fatal skin infection. They normally happen at locations of skin damage due to atopic dermatitis or the eczema. This condition is generally caused by a virus. The infection affects multiple organs such as the eyes, brain, lungs and liver. If you do not treat this skin disease it can cause death. So although eczema ...

On the floor of just about any ocean in the world, in the cracks and crevices of ocean rock is the common octopus habitat. Taking a look into the world of the octopus is a fascinating peek into an underwater ecosystem. The octopus habitat will largely depend on the type of octopus. Most octopuses live in temperate ocean waters, with ...

Cancer statistics are exploding. Some studies say that 1 out of every 2 people will develop some form of cancer in their lifetime. The reality is staggering. Not only is the monetary cost of cancer a huge burden on individuals and society, but the emotional toll is huge as well. The cure for this disease which plagues and terrifies us ...

Our body has some excellent defence systems in place to deal with bugs, germs and toxins. Quite often it’s the liver that takes the brunt of these toxic attacks, so taking milk thistle for liver damage is one recommendation. A quite sound one it seems, as many medical studies and reports into the how and why, have given a positive ...

Stress relief is best attained when you are physically and emotionally comfortable. Stress relief is a must in most modern family and work schedules that generally sap the life, laughter and general ability to ‘stop and smell the roses’ out of many people. The best way to start and maintain a daily stress relief practice is by incorporating it into ...