Reading Time: 9 minutesYour weight gain could be related to lymphedema. Up to 250 million people worldwide have lymphedema with an estimated 10 million in the United States, more than HIV, Parkinson’s, multiple sclerosis, muscular dystrophy, and ALS combined. I inexplicably gained 40 pounds and experienced severe swelling in my legs, core, face, and neck. Unfortunately, seven doctors gaslit me, suggesting mental health referrals instead. A country doctor believed me. It turned out I had dangerously high inflammation markers like C-reactive protein (CRP) levels. Here's what you need to know about lymphedema's diagnosis and effective natural treatments.

Reading Time: 5 minutesMost people living in cities spend 90% of their time inside buildings, where they're surrounded by viruses, bacteria, molds, and other microbes. Scientific reports published by the NIH show essential oils can reduce the amount of virus by 53%. This group of organisms, called the indoor microbiome, mostly comes from us and our pets, but also includes microbes from outside that we bring in, water from our plumbing, soil, and from the air conditioning or heating systems.