For many of my patients, menopause spells absolute misery. Hot flashes cut into their sleep and create heart palpitations; they frequently feel irritated or “off;” and they often sacrifice their sex life during the transition. Hormonal imbalances like estrogen, testosterone, and dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA), which decline around middle age, contribute to these and other issues. (1)…
Uveitis is a group of eye conditions that cause inflammation in the eye (usually in the uvea, which is in between the outer and inner layers of the eye). (1) It can happen on its own or as part of another disease affecting the body. About 38,000 cases happen each year in the U.S. (2)…
Every year in the United States 210,000 people are admitted to hospitals with acute pancreatitis and 56,000 people are hospitalized each year due to chronic pancreatitis. This is a serious condition that can result in death if not treated properly and promptly. (1, 2) The symptoms of pancreatitis depend on whether it is an acute…
Everyone wants beautiful hair, whether a man or woman; however, hair loss is common in both genders, which causes the hair to become thin and look unattractive. Learning how to thicken hair naturally and finding the right hair thickener could make a huge difference for you. The American Hair Loss Association tells us that by week…
Folate, also known vitamin B9, is one of many essential vitamins needed for copying and synthesizing DNA, producing new cells, and supporting nerve and immune functions. As a water-soluble B vitamin, it’s naturally present in some foods, added to others and available as a dietary supplement in the form of folic acid. Studies show that…
Potatoes au gratin, potato gratin, scalloped potatoes au gratin, gratin potatoes, potatoes gratin — these are all names used to describe the same deliciously rich and creamy dish. With a combination of ingredients like potatoes, cheese and butter, this potatoes au gratin recipe is definitely a top pick if you're looking for some healthy comfort…
If you're wondering how to make collard greens taste absolutely delicious but still be healthy, look no further than this collard greens recipe. Instead of pork fat and ham, I'm using beef bacon and getting that delicious smokey flavor from antioxidant-rich paprika. This collard greens recipe includes chicken bone broth, providing all kinds of health benefits. And of course,…
Are a plant-based diet and breast cancer treatment options related? That could be the case, according to a 2017 animal study. But first, let's take a step back: About on in eight women in the United States will develop invasive breast cancer over the course of her lifetime. That's 12 percent of women in the…
After a convention of the American Legion in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in 1976, hundreds of attendees fell ill with pneumonia-like symptoms and fevers reaching 107 degrees. More than 200 fell ill and 34 died. The outbreak caused panic throughout the country; some thought it was domestic terrorism while Congress held hearings to push for answers. It…
