Is chewing gum bad? Before we get into that, it's important to note that gum is a mainstay in American culture. In fact, the United States played a huge role in spreading the popularity of chewing gum around the world. During World War II, U.S. soldiers used gum in trades and handed it out as…
Have you ever had red, raised, itchy bumps that came out of nowhere? If the answer is "yes," then you likely have already experienced hives at some point in your life. Hives can really startle you when they suddenly appear on your skin. Most often they are due to some type of allergic reaction. Thankfully, they're typically…
Blood clots stop you from losing too much blood after an injury, stop germs from getting into a wound and allow the wound to heal. However, sometimes blood clots form in the blood stream when there hasn't been an external injury. Clots in the blood stream can lead to dangerous complications like pulmonary embolism, coronary heart disease or stroke. It's…
The loss of pituitary gland hormone production — also known as hypopituitarism — can be a serious, life-long condition. The pituitary gland is our master gland. It helps to produce many hormones that are necessary for our bodies to function properly. Symptoms for this rare condition can be severe. However, with appropriate treatment, individuals with hypopituitarism…
Playdough is that fun flexible dough-like substance that has been a long-time favorite in most households — and still is today. But there can be consequences with traditional “Play-doh” that most of us played with as kids. While it seems harmless, many products such as playdough, can be hazardous, especially if it gets into the…
Could broccoli seed oil be the next "it"oil? Quite possibly, yes. The health benefits of broccoli nutrition are well-known — as an edible vegetable that is. Broccoli consumption has been shown to help prevent cancer, benefit heart health, improve digestion and so much more. (1) But the broccoli benefits don't stop there! Now the oil made…
We all love pizza, but it's hard to justify eating something that can make me feel bloated and uncomfortable. That's why my new go-to recipe is socca, possibly the best paleo pizza out there. It's made with chickpea flour, so it's completely gluten-free and figure friendly. What Is Socca? Socca is a sort of thin…
Did you know that the tongue is one of the strongest muscles in the body? It's actually the most sensitive place for our sense of touch, and it allows us to talk, taste food and swallow. Plus, according to the principles of traditional Chinese medicine, the tongue plays an important role in determining and treatment…
In one way or another, gallbladder pain is almost always caused by one particular gallbladder problem: gallstones. Around 10 percent to 20 percent of the total adult population (up to 40 percent in some age groups) is believed to have at least mild to moderate gallstones. The incidence of gallbladder symptoms rises with age, so those…
A large body of research shows that a healthy, unprocessed diet is very important for managing autoimmune disorder symptoms, including those caused by lupus, because it helps control inflammation stemming from poor gut health. The majority of your immune system is actually located in inside your gastrointestinal tract, which is also known as the microbiome,…
