The topic of cannabis (marijuana) has become far less taboo in recent years, but there are still many misconceptions—and fears—about its use as a medicinal plant.

Cannabis is still an illegal product in most countries and can be difficult to obtain. More importantly, it is challenging to study.

Still, an increasing amount of evidence has found it could offer significant benefits for patients with chronic pain and even cancer.

This article looks at what cannabis oil is, how it differs from CBD oil, and what the science is saying about its potential.

[Last updated 14th August, 2018]

Boswellia is an herbal extract and essential oil, also known as frankincense.

It’s has been used for centuries in incense, perfumes and traditional Asian, African and Middle Eastern medicine.

It’s now touted for its anti-inflammatory properties and potential ability to even fight cancer.

This article digs into the science behind boswellia to see if it lives up to the hype.

CBD oil is a natural remedy derived from the cannabis plant.

As the source of both marijuana and hemp, any substance made from cannabis immediately raises concerns around its legality and safety.

However, certain components of the cannabis plant can be beneficial for health and healing, without getting you “high”.

CBD oil contains one of those powerful components. It’s become a hot topic among natural health circles who claim it can help with everything from chronic pain relief to cancer.

Here we breakdown what CBD oil is, its best uses, and what the early science can tell us about its reported benefits.

A new Australian study could change the type of oils you use for cooking.

Researchers found that extra virgin olive oil is the most stable and safest to use at high temperatures.

Cooking with coconut oil was almost on par, however failed to come close when comparing levels of naturally occurring antioxidants.

Seed oils (also called vegetable oils) such as canola oil, grapeseed and sunflower oil were the least stable when heated and produced the most harmful compounds.

Researcher’s also found that an oil’s smoke point is a very poor marker of its safety and stability as a cooking oil, contrary to popular belief.

This is a detailed look at some of the main results as well as a Q&A with the lead author.

[Last updated 14th August, 2018]

Gingivitis is the most common and mild form of gum disease.

Treatment is essential for preventing its progression… fortunately this is easy to do.

This article looks at how to get rid of gingivitis quickly, from home remedies to medical mouthwashes.

Diuretics, also known as water pills, help rid the body of excess fluid.

When our organs hold too much fluid (water retention) the heart has to work harder to pump blood throughout the body.

This can be caused by many medical conditions like heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes and edema.

This article looks at the best natural diuretics based on the latest research.

Potassium citrate is a mixture of potassium salt and citric acid.

While it’s often used as a food additive, it can also improve heart and bone health and help conditions like kidney stones.

This article looks at potassium citrate and how and when to use this product safely.