There's a disease that's often mistaken for another illness or disorder at first since it can cause flu-like symptoms, fatigue, loss of appetite and other problems associated with different health concerns. But it's much more serious than the flu. In fact, it's a progressive, debilitating disease that affects about one in every 4,000 people. I'm…
Getting the best nutrition for your baby is so important, and the best way to do this from day 1 is through breast-feeding. Breast-feeding is an important and special occurrence between a mother and her child. It leaves the child and mother healthier and happier. However, it also can lead to certain complications for the mother, like mastitis.…
Triclosan is a "super chemical" meant to fight the spread of germs, but with the emergence of drug-resistant superbugs, the question is whether it really fights the good fight or just creates bigger problems. The answer is pretty straightforward. Triclosan is a major player when it comes to the problem of antibiotic resistance, which is…
Atrial fibrillation (also called AF or "A-fib" for short) is a heart condition that causes the heart to beat in an irregular, sometimes rapid rhythm that can result in poor circulation and other cardiovascular problems. While some people are totally unaware that they have atrial fibrillation and feel no symptoms at all, others experience symptoms…
Have you been suffering from excessive diarrhea and abdominal pain on a regular basis? You might have Crohn's disease. However, there's good news. You can treat this condition naturally with a Crohn's disease diet, along with making other lifestyle changes. What is Crohn's disease, exactly? This inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) causes inflammation of the lining…
Eating right, getting enough exercise, meditating, disconnecting from your smartphone — they’re all great ways to keep happy and healthy. But there’s an important one you might be overlooking. Did you know that kissing with your partner can have real, positive effects on your health? It’s true. A kiss might just be one of the…
Did you know that acetaminophen overdose is one of the most common poisonings worldwide? It accounts for more than 56,000 emergency room visits, 26,000 hospitalizations and an estimated 458 deaths due to acute liver failure each year. (1) Acetaminophen produces more than $1 billion in annual sales for Tylenol alone. It's heavily marketed for its…
Unless you're a hermit or ardent loner, you probably know somebody — or several somebodies — dealing with degenerative joint disease (DJD). Also known as osteoarthritis, an estimated 27 million Americans over the age of 25 have DJD, which is about 14 percent of the total population in this age group. (1) Even worse, about 34 percent of those…
In the U.S., nearly one in three babies are born by caesarean section. While a significant number of caesarean deliveries are performed for health reasons and obstetrical indications, some are simply due to a mother's request. Regardless of the reason, a "c-section" is not the ideal end result of a healthy pregnancy and increases the…
Did you know that there are over 80 different types of autoimmune disorders that affect various organs, glands, systems and functions throughout the body? Graves' disease is a common autoimmune disorder characterized by an overproduction of thyroid hormones. The thyroid is considered one of the most important endocrine glands in the body, since it produces hormones that affect…
