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Exploring the Benefits of Mistletoe Injection Therapy for Chronic Illnesses

Mistletoe is an herb that grows on pine trees in Europe and Western Asia. It has been used for centuries to treat chronic illnesses such as cancer. Mistletoe is believed to contain anticancer compounds, such as viscotoxins and lectins. Viscotoxins poison tumor cells, while lectins cause cell death by inducing an apoptotic reaction. Benefits Mistletoe is believed to help balance blood sugar levels and may even benefit heart health.  Mistletoe contains several compounds, including lectins, viscotoxins, and flavonoids. These compounds have been found to have anticancer properties, and they’re thought to improve immune defenses and reduce the adverse effects of…

Benefits of Working with a Travel Nursing Agency vs. Finding Own Assignment

Whether a new nurse or an old pro, working with a travel nursing agency is an excellent first step to finding your ideal career, your recruiter will search tirelessly for jobs pushing you further in your career. Agencies like Triage Staffing know how important it is to keep travel nurses’ best interests in mind, so they offer a range of services to ensure that you have an enjoyable and successful experience. Access to a Wide Range of Opportunities Working with a travel nursing agency is the way to go if you are looking for an assignment to give you the…

The Benefits of Adding an 80 lbs Dumbbells Set to Your Workout Routine

There are many ways to get fit and stay in shape. Some people like running, while others prefer going to the gym, or practicing yoga at home. And while all of these activities are good for you, they’re not the only way to become fit. You can also add dumbbells to your workout routine and see amazing results in no time. If you’ve tried exercising at home with nothing but your body and got bored fast, adding dumbbells to your routine might be just what you need. Here are some of the benefits of working out with these weights and…

The Everest Foundation: The Future Of Medical Research

How much suffering and sadness has disease caused humanity? Probably the best way of measuring human progress is how well we do at curing disease. From ancient times, disease and poor health have destroyed more human potential than almost anything else.   Knowledge Is the Path In contrast, the scientific revolution of recent centuries made it possible to learn more about what causes disease.  The result is unprecedented progress in improving human health. Discoveries about what causes disease have led to countless new treatments and cures for diseases that have ravaged humanity for ages. Curing disease benefits not only the sick…

How One Chicago Nonprofit Is Offering a Mobile Solution to Mental Health Help

A Chicago nonprofit organization has rolled out a nifty mobile solution that mental health response professionals can use to help Illinoisans. After several months of planning and rounds of brainstorming, meetings, and testing, Chicago-based nonprofit Trilogy began releasing its innovative mobile solution to the public in January of this year. Officially known as First Response Alternative Crisis Team, the mobile platform has received over 230 calls from Illinoisans seeking help for mental health issues, either for themselves or a loved one. A 911 alternative for those in need of urgent mental health help Because stress, depression, anxiety, and other traditional…