Few things are as frightening for a woman as finding a lump in her breast. While some lumps may be cancerous, many lumps are benign. Noncancerous lumps include fluid-filled cysts, as well as solid lumps called fibroadenomas. A fibroadenoma is among the most common benign lumps that appear in the breast, accounting for 50 percent…
Nutritionally, apricot seeds are similar to other nuts — they're rich in healthy fats and provide some fiber and iron. There are a number of ways that apricot seeds are used in our foods today. Seeds or kernels of the apricot grown in central Asia and around the Mediterranean are so sweet that they're sometimes substituted for almonds. The Italian liqueur amaretto, and amaretti biscotti, is…
Proton-pump inhibitors, or PPIs, are some of the most commonly prescribed medications in the world. In fact, one study estimates Americans spend $11 billion on PPIs each year. (1) These popular pills are prescribed for the prevention and treatment of acid-relation conditions like acid reflux. But you may or may not be surprised to learn that…
There is a common belief today about cavities that once you have tooth decay, that cavity can NOT be reversed. Then the only solution to oral wellness is to have part of your tooth drilled out and filled with a synthetic material. However, it's been proven that there are ways to reverse cavities naturally. In…
Today, I'm going to share my top natural treatments for carpal tunnel relief. While speed of results always varies from person to person, some are able to find carpal tunnel relief in as little as 24 hours. You heard that right! Carpal tunnel is definitely an aggravating condition. It plagues a lot of people today. This…
Spoiler alert: all of us will die at some point. But how we die is fascinating, because it provides insight into the health “trends” in our society as a whole, like what progress we’ve made and where we’re lagging. A great measure of that is the Global Burden of Disease (GBD), released annually by the Institute for Health Metrics…
Top 49 Sensational Soup Recipes Is soup the perfect meal? It just might be. Filled with fresh, healthy ingredients, soup can be a great way to get in a dose of nutrients as a side dish or a full meal. I’ve gathered my favorite soup recipes from around the internet so you can skip the ones…
A staple in many American homes, the simple French fry is a tasty side dish that can help you to feel full. But have you ever looked at French fries calories and nutrition profile? Whether or not French fries are good for you is a complex question. For example, if you want to know if…
I’m always on the lookout for a restaurant-worthy dish that takes little effort to cook up. I love having a go-to dish that’s easier than calling takeout and tastes even better. Well, ladies and gentlemen, I’ve found it. These braised short ribs are a lazy chef’s dream. The prep work is minimal, and the beef…
Just as its name might imply, brewer's yeast is a tiny, single-celled fungus that is a staple ingredient in the brewing of beer. Surprisingly, it also comes with a host of health benefits and has been used historically as a natural remedy for everything from insomnia to increasing the milk supply for breastfeeding. Recent studies…
