Sodium bicarbonate already aids you in your daily life, and you may not even know it. Some know it as baking soda through its popularity in oral hygiene products and baked foods. Keep reading to discover its health benefits and possible risk factors.

Horsetail is one of the oldest medicinal herbs that even precedes dinosaurs on earth. It’s been used to heal ulcers, stop bleeding, treat kidney problems, and fight infections since ancient Greek and Roman times. Horsetail is also a popular source of silica for strengthening bones, hair, and nails. Keep reading to learn about the benefits […]

Agmatine is a compound naturally produced within the body that plays a key role in a range of bodily processes. It reduces pain and depression and protects the heart and brain. However, agmatine interacts with a number of supplements and drugs. Read on to learn more about the benefits and side effects of agmatine, as […]

Basil is used in cooking on a regular basis, but what many people do not know is that the oil extracted from basil has many surprising health benefits. Basil oil has been used for centuries as a natural remedy for illness and disease. While never becoming a major healing herb in North America, basil oil […]

Oxygen is essential for life. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy, or HBOT, is a form of therapy that delivers 100% oxygen to the body at high pressures. At higher pressures, oxygen delivery to the tissues is enhanced. Continue reading to learn more about hyperbaric oxygen therapy, benefits of treatment, and side effects of use.

“Binaural beats” are a specific kind of sound that can shape your brain activity to boost your concentration, enhance your creativity, and improve your mood. Listening to binaural beats is a free, safe, and increasingly popular way to help maintain good mental health. Read on to learn more about binaural beats and how they can be […]

While stinging nettle may sound like a dangerous plant, it has many health benefits. It can reduce inflammation, help reduce allergies, treat arthritis, and increase testosterone. Although it is considered safe, stinging nettles has its risks and side effects as well. Keep reading to learn some surprising benefits and risks of stinging nettle use.

Ketamine is a medication used widely to induce and maintain anesthesia. While known in medicine for its sedative properties and on the streets for the vivid hallucinations it causes, it can also protect the brain, reduce depression, and alleviate the symptoms of PTSD. Read more to learn about the uses, mechanisms, and side effects of […]

Coca leaves are derived from the Erythroxylum coca plant and although they are the source of cocaine, they should not be confused with the drug. Chewing coca leaves is a traditional habit of South Americans and a local remedy for altitude sickness, stomach pains, hunger relief, and anesthesia. Read on to find out whether these […]