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What Is Ascites? (+ 6 Natural Ways to Manage Ascites Symptoms)

Ascites is the accumulation of fluid within the abdomen. While there are a number of conditions that can cause it, approximately 75 percent of patients with ascites also have cirrhosis of the liver. In addition, ...

Insulin Resistance Diet: 8 Steps to Help Prevent Diabetes

Understanding the cellular mechanisms of insulin resistance helps us choose more effective therapeutic interventions for the treatment and prevention of prediabetes and type 2 diabetes. Insulin resistance is present in individuals who are obese and those ...

Study Finds These Nutrients Are Lower in Brains of Alzheimer’s Patients

Alzheimer's disease (AD) can be difficult not only for people afflicted with the disease, but also the loved ones around them, and unfortunately, this form of dementia is prevalent and on the rise. In fact, ...

Can This Protein Help Prevent Osteoporosis? What the Science Says

Osteoporosis is when the body loses too much bone mass, doesn't make enough bone or both, and it's an extremely common issue among women, particularly postmenopausal women. It's typically caused by a combination of factors, ...

How to Get Rid of Canker Sores — 13 Natural Ways

I bet you didn’t know that women are actually more likely to get a canker sore than men. It's true. Canker sores can also run in families — possibly due to heredity or to a ...

Irregular Heartbeat (Arrhythmia): What You Need to Know & How to Naturally Treat

Each year, millions of people experience irregular heartbeats or arrhythmias. In fact, a study found that one in four adult Americans over the age of 40 could develop an irregular heartbeat. This is especially true ...

7 Symptoms of Lactose Intolerance (Plus, 11 Tips to Manage)

Lactose intolerance is a prevalent and distressing condition that affects a surprisingly high percentage of adults. The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services approximates that about 65 percent of the human population has a reduced ...

Why You Get Tired After Eating: Causes, Concerns & How to Stop

If you frequently feel tired after eating, you're probably wondering if there's anything you should specifically avoid or eat in order to lift your energy. Feeling sleepy after eating is a common problem, one that many ...

Does Ear Candling Work? + 6 Safe Ways to Remove Ear Wax

Perform a quick online search for “ear candling,” and you’ll be bombarded with millions results immediately. You’ll find claims ranging from “candling cures a wide number of diseases,” as well as removing ear wax, all ...

How to Treat a Burn at Home (Naturally)

Burns can occur from exposure to heat, steam, hot liquids, chemicals or the sun and occur more often than anyone would like. That leads many to wonder how to treat a burn. Ultimately, the treatment of ...