Entries by Ricardo Mazcal

Prostate Cancer:
Prevention & Natural Reversal

Prostate cancer is the most common form of cancer in men. The prostate is a walnut-sized gland that produces seminal fluid, which mixes with semen from the testes. Unfortunately, prostate cancer symptoms are not always noticeable until the disease has progressed. Common Symptoms of Prostate Cancer Weak urine stream, leakage, or burning sensation when urinating […]

Probiotics & Prebiotics:
What Are They?

Prebiotics and probiotics are essential for maintaining gut health. Eating a balanced combination of both helps ensure a healthy balance of gut microbiota—the diverse community of microorganisms living in our digestive tract. These microbes play vital roles in digestion, immune function, metabolism, and even mental health. Understanding Probiotics and Prebiotics Probiotics: Live, beneficial bacteria found […]

Prevention Is Better Than the Cure

The phrase “prevention is better than the cure,” attributed to Dutch philosopher Desiderius Erasmus around 1500, is more relevant today than ever before. With chronic illness, environmental toxins, weakened immune systems, and questionable pharmaceutical interventions on the rise, it’s clear that the future of health lies in prevention—not just treatment. The Terrain vs. the Germ […]

Prevent Coronavirus and Other Infections

To protect yourself from viruses, bacteria, and fungi—whether inhaled, touched, swallowed, or residing on the skin—it’s essential to strengthen your immune system. Whether or not these microscopic invaders cause illness depends largely on the strength of your body’s defenses. A well-balanced and fully functioning immune system can neutralize or eliminate harmful organisms before they pose […]

The Power and Promise of Herbal Medicine

Herbal medicine, also known as traditional medicine, has played a vital role in human health for thousands of years. Across the globe—from Africa and Central America to India, China, Mexico, Indonesia, and the Pacific Islands—indigenous healing systems have long relied on plants for treatment, prevention, and overall well-being. Systems like Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Ayurveda […]

Pesticide and Herbicide Consequences in Our Food Supply

Pesticides and herbicides are toxic to humans and have been linked to serious health effects, including cancer, damage to the immune and nervous systems, disrupted sleep, and metabolic disorders such as diabetes. These chemicals are widely used in food production to control insects, bacteria, mold, fungus, rodents, and weeds. One of the most well-known herbicides, […]

Nutrient Absorption

Get the most nutrition out of the food you eat: a tasty pizza or double-patty cheeseburger is not going to cut it! We nourish our bodies by providing our bones with calcium to keep them strong, our muscles with protein to grow and repair, and our heart, brain, liver, kidneys, and thyroid with vitamins and […]

Medicinal Herbs for the Pancreas

The pancreas is a small gland located behind the stomach, and it plays a vital role in both digestion and blood sugar regulation. It produces gastric juices that help digest food and extract nutrients, and it also produces insulin, which controls blood glucose levels. When the pancreas becomes overburdened, inflamed, or damaged—whether from poor diet, […]

Managing Hot Flashes Naturally

Hot flashes are caused by hormonal fluctuations during transitions that women go through during their reproductive life. When hot flashes occur, organs don’t receive the correct signals to function adequately, leading to hormonal imbalances. Hormones are chemical messengers that control every organ in the body. While the exact way hormones interact with the brain isn’t […]

Lower LDL Cholesterol – Naturally

LDL (low-density lipoproteins) is often called “the bad” cholesterol because a high LDL level leads to a buildup of cholesterol in your arteries. But what should your LDL level be? LDL (Bad) Cholesterol Level LDL Cholesterol Category Less than 100 mg/dL Optimal 100–129 mg/dL Near optimal 130–159 mg/dL Borderline high 160–189 mg/dL High LDL is […]