Do you find yourself overly stressed, tired and even notice weight gain despite not changing your diet or workout frequency? Your cortisol levels may be out of whack. More specifically, they may be too high. Cortisol is often called the primary "stress hormone" because it's one of the main hormones we release when we're under…
Anxiety can be a disabling condition that's accompanied by long-term stress and a decline in overall health. It contributes to many chronic diseases, even when treated with conventional medications. That's why we need to use natural remedies for anxiety and other mood disorders that address the root of the problem instead of putting a Band-Aid…
Have you ever thought about your bladder control or how often you urinate each day? Probably not, unless you've experienced a bladder control problem like overactive bladder. Overactive bladder is a condition in which the bladder cannot hold urine normally. One of the most common symptoms of this pee health problem is urinary incontinence or…
It's almost impossible to go through a day without hearing about the downsides of chronic inflammation — from an increased risk of disease to the ways it can make everyday life more difficult. It also plays a key role in the aging process, which has led to a new term: inflammaging. Also referred to as…
Unfortunately, most people experience sunburn at some point in their lives, but not everyone has had a case of sun poisoning. Have you? For those of you who haven't, you're probably wondering, "What does sun poisoning look like?" One of the telltale signs is bumps that appear in clusters where the skin was exposed to…
Ever wonder how to get rid of period cramps? While many women suffer from PMS symptoms each month, period cramps are the most commonly reported menstrual disorder — with over up to 84 percent of young women experiencing some level of menstrual pain at some point during their lives. Forty three percent report that pain…
Have you ever experienced an upset stomach after eating? Maybe it was accompanied by excessive gas and bloating? There's actually a more scientific term for this common health problem: dyspepsia. What is dyspepsia? Well, aside from being a fancier word for upset stomach or indigestion, dyspepsia is defined as "any or all of the unpleasant…
You may not be familiar with hyperlipidemia, but chances are you know someone who's been affected by this condition — even if that person doesn't know it. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), this disorder affects approximately 25 million Americans, and less than half receive treatment for the condition. Hyperlipidemia often means very…
If you have dry, itchy, scaly, painful, red patches of skin that crop up, there's a chance you're suffering psoriasis symptoms. Psoriasis is a persistent autoimmune condition that causes red, raised plaque to form on the surface on skin, which can be both irritating and embarrassing. Considered to have no definitive cure, it usually comes…
A stiff neck can be, well, a real pain in the neck. It's also one of the most common muscles aches both children and adults experience. Common triggers include poor posture, sports-related injuries, exercise-induced strains, repetitive work-related movements — even strenuous housework and landscaping can bring on a stiff neck. While the pain could arise from neck muscles, bones and ligaments,…
