Believe it or not, there's a very high chance that you, or an immediate family member, has had Epstein Barr virus (EBV) at some point. Many children, teens and adults contract this virus but have no idea, since it doesn't always cause any noticeable symptoms. EBV is considered a prevalent virus in most developed countries, affecting…
Bronchitis is one of the top 10 conditions for which people seek medical care. It's an uncomfortable ailment that leaves you coughing for weeks (or more) and comes with plenty of mucus. Although many physicians treat bronchitis with antibiotics, a majority of cases are caused by viruses and antibiotics are completely ineffective. Try using some safe and…
Roughly 1 in 75 women will be diagnosed with ovarian cancer at some point during their lifetimes. According to the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition, in women between the ages of 35–74, ovarian cancer is the fifth leading cause of cancer-related deaths. (1) Considering how serious ovarian cancer tends to be in its later stages, both preventive…
If you’ve been told that drinking raw milk is dangerous, you'll be surprised to know that you’ve been mislead. The truth about raw milk? An extensive look into research and claims made by the FDA and CDC related to raw milk being dangerous have been found to be completely unwarranted. It actually benefits your body…
Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) is the most common cause of sudden-onset paralysis in the developed world, causing more than 6,000 hospitalizations each year in the United States alone. Each year GBS is estimated to affect about 1–2 people per every 100,000 living in the U.S. or Europe. (1) What are the first signs of Guillain-Barre? Numbness…
Every few years, it seems like we get conflicting health and diet information, or well-meaning advice turns out to be wrong. Eat low- or no-fat foods! Choose margarine and vegetable oils over butter! For example, these days we know that healthy fats are necessary and vegetable oils and butter substitutes are inflammatory, and grass-fed butter is…
Did you know that Paget's disease is the second most common metabolic bone disorder after osteoroporosis? It's estimated that around 70 percent of patients who have Paget's disease have no symptoms. Sometimes Paget's disease of bone is confused with arthritis. These are two totally different bone diseases, but they can have similar symptoms and they…
Ulcerative colitis is an inflammatory bowel disease that causes long-lasting inflammation and ulcer symptoms, or sores in the digestive tract. Ulcerative colitis affects the innermost lining of the large intestine and rectum. This inflammatory disease can be debilitating, and sometimes it can even lead to life-threatening complications. Ulcerative colitis may lead to a narrowed area of…
Pop quiz: when are you most vulnerable to making unhealthy choices? A. When you have delicious, good-for-you treats nearby? Or B. When you’re hungry and desperate to eat something — anything? If you picked the latter, you’re not alone. It’s easy to eat healthily when nutritious foods are at your fingertips, but when your only…
Has your doctor recently recommended a low glycemic diet to help treat a condition you're dealing with, such as high cholesterol or diabetes? Or maybe you're hoping to reduce your intake of sugar, processed grains and other "high glycemic foods" in order to reach a healthier weight? No matter what your reason is for wanting…
