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Historic treatments for rheumatoid arthritis have included gold salts, acupuncture, a diet consisting of apples or rhubarb, nutmeg, nettles, bee venom, bracelets made of copper, prayer, rest, tooth extractions, fasting, honey, vitamins, insulin, snow collected on Christmas, magnets, and electric convulsion therapy.
Aspirin is the most widely used drug in the world. It has even been recognized as such by the Guinness Book of World Records.
On average, someone in the United States has a stroke about every 40 seconds. This is about 795,000 people per year.
Essential fatty acids have been shown to be effective against ulcers, asthma, dental cavities, and skin disorders such as acne.
Eat fiber! A diet high in fiber can help lower cholesterol levels by as much as 10%.