Lyme disease is a complicated infection that is caused by bacteria that's transmitted from a tick or insect bite. The majority of cases of Lyme are due to a bite from a type of deer tick known as the black-legged tick, which can carry and pass on bacteria known as borrelia burgdorferi. According to the Michigan…
In the U.S., it's estimated that fatty liver disease affects 20 to 40 percent of the population. The scary and surprising fact is that this type of liver disease often doesn't cause any obvious fatty liver disease symptoms. Many people don't even realize their livers are fatty until they have testing (such as a CT scan…
Ashwagandha, also known as Indian ginseng, poison gooseberry or Indian winter cherry, is known to be a "broad-spectrum remedy" that has positive effects on many bodily systems, including the immune, neurological, endocrine and reproductive systems. What does the latest research tell us about ashwagandha benefits? This powerful herb can help a wide range of conditions and symptoms,…
The following is an adapted excerpt from Beat Autoimmune, The 6 Keys to Reverse Your Condition and Reclaim Your Health, by Palmer Kippola with foreword by Mark Hyman, MD (Kensington Books). Palmer is a Functional Medicine Certified Health Coach who reversed her MS by removing her inflammatory root causes and healing her gut. She has…
Cinnamon tea is a popular beverage favored for both its medicinal properties and delicious, soothing flavor. But is drinking cinnamon tea good for you? In recent years, research has unearthed a number of powerful benefits of cinnamon, plus several impressive ways that cinnamon can impact your health. From regulating blood sugar levels to preserving brain…
The Mediterranean diet is well-known for its health-promoting properties. In fact, proponents of the Mediterranean diet claim it may promote cognitive function, support heart health, help fight cancer and keep blood sugar levels steady. However, while most of us are pretty familiar with the concept of the diet, few know exactly what a Mediterranean diet…
According to a 2002 article published in the Journal of Nutrition, "Functional foods represent one of the most intensively investigated and widely promoted areas in the food and nutrition sciences today." That's because a diet that includes plenty of functional foods is one of the best protectors against common chronic diseases, such as heart disease,…
Von Willebrand disease is a lifelong disorder that is often inherited. This disease causes improper blood clotting, which can cause potentially serious and abnormal bleeding after an accident, trauma, surgery or dental work. Nosebleeds, blood in the urine or stool and bruising are also common with von Willebrand disease. In women, this disease affects the…
Has anyone ever told you, "You're so pitta?" Not sure what it means? Pitta is one of three main "doshas" in Ayurveda. In a way, it's kind of like an ancient system of understanding (and working with) your body and personality type. If Ayurveda medicine is new to you, you're not alone. But this 5,000-year-old…
What is thermography? Thermography is a state-of-the-art, and potentially life-saving, method of detecting cancer by using thermal imaging. The technology used to perform thermograms is considered one of the most reliable for risk assessment and detection, especially in the case of breast cancer — as opposed to potentially cancer-causing mammograms. The Breast Thermography website calls the…
