Because the thyroid gland serves as the body’s thermostat — continuously regulating things like temperature, hunger levels and energy expenditure — symptoms of thyroid problems can affect nearly the whole body. Experts estimate there are roughly 20 million Americans suffering from some type of thyroid disorder (mostly hypothyroidism/underactive thyroid and, to a lesser extend, hyperthyroidism).…
Anyone who experiences a fungal infection knows just how frustrating it can be. Fungal infections can often cause much discomfort or even embarrassment (think stinky feet), even if they rarely threaten your health in a serious way. As such antifungal medications, such as an antifungal cream, are often used to treat and prevent fungal infections,…
Here, I'm going to talk about natural remedies for low stomach acid. The truth is, your stomach must be highly acidic to break down the food you're consuming and for proper absorption. If you have acid reflux symptoms of any type — GERD, heartburn, etc. — or if you have a condition like leaky gut…
It's undeniable that there is an intricate connection between your gut microbiome and overall health. Made up of trillions of microorganisms, increasing research shows that the health of your gut flora is thought to have a massive influence on health and disease. Improving the composition of your gut microbiome is the main concept behind the…
With the rise in popularity of gluten-free baking, tapioca flour has become a staple for many people. Because cassava roots, from which tapioca is derived, are naturally very high in carbohydrates, tapioca starch is able to be extracted and made into gluten-free flour or "pearls." These are used as a thickening agent in various kinds…
Have you heard about this increasingly popular supplement that could help lower inflammation, fight the effects of stress and pain, raise immunity, and increase energy levels? It's called MSM (methylsulfonylmethane). What is the supplement MSM good for? It's used to help treat literally dozens of illnesses, painful symptoms and disease. For example, research suggests that…
Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a serious, long-term illness that can impact many body systems. Chronic fatigue prevents sufferers from doing their usual activities and may confine some people to their beds. CFS can result in strained relationships with friends and family, especially when it remain undiagnosed and/or untreated. Guilt, anxiety and anger are all…
As the world's most popular dietary supplement, you can easily find an extensive range of multivitamin supplements to fit any age, gender and lifestyle on the shelves of grocery stores, pharmacies and health shops alike. Multivitamins have become household staples in many parts of the world, and surveys have even found that more than one-third…
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 58.5 million Americans now suffer from arthritis. That equates to one in four people over 18 having some form of arthritis! Arthritis is characterized by stiff, aching, hard-to-move joints and bones. The most common type of arthritis is osteoarthritis, which affects about 33 million…
In April 2023, the California Assembly's Committee on Health officially approved a bill that would ban five harmful chemicals from processed foods, and it was approved by the California Assembly in May 2023. As relayed by the Environmental Working Group (EWG) — a co-sponsor of the bill along with Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel and Consumer Reports…
