Unless you've been living under a rock for the last year, you've probably come across Mason jar recipes. Mason jars have become all the rage. Whether it's as a crafty-looking container to hold your breakfast or small Mason jar wedding decorations, it seems we can't get away from the things. But when it comes to cooking,…
In one way or another, gallbladder pain is almost always caused by one particular gallbladder problem: gallstones. Around 10 percent to 20 percent of the total adult population (up to 40 percent in some age groups) is believed to have at least mild to moderate gallstones. The incidence of gallbladder symptoms rises with age, so those…
Controversy around the safety of a vaginal birth after C-section has recently prompted sharp declines in this delivery method. Unfortunately, women are often incorrectly told that they're not allowed to have a vaginal birth after a cesarean section. Known as "VBAC," vaginal birth after a C-section is an increasingly common way to give birth. But…
The prevalence of food allergies continue to rise, affecting approximately 5 percent of children under the age of 5 years old and 4 percent of teens and adults. Food allergies have severe effects on daily life because manifestations can affect several bodily systems, and these responses are caused by a particular individual intolerance that's derived from an immunological…
A large body of research shows that a healthy, unprocessed diet is very important for managing autoimmune disorder symptoms, including those caused by lupus, because it helps control inflammation stemming from poor gut health. The majority of your immune system is actually located in inside your gastrointestinal tract, which is also known as the microbiome,…
Eczema symptoms, which commonly include skin dryness and itchiness, affect about 20 percent of children (roughly one in five) and up to 4 percent of adults. Eczema, along with related skin conditions like dermatitis and allergies, tends to develop most often among people who already have very dry, sensitive skin or a rundown immune system. In…
About 2 percent of the population carries MRSA bacteria somewhere on the body, the same bacteria that causes over 90,000 serious staph infections in the U.S. alone every year, and is linked to serious health problems like skin abscesses, sepsis and pneumonia. (1) MRSA is a type of resistant staph bacteria, which collectively are the No. 1 cause…
Autumn could be known as squash season. Between butternut squash and pumpkin everything (like this outstanding Pumpkin Spice Latte), ‘tis the season for gourds. One that doesn’t get as much attention is acorn squash. While you can sometimes find it at other times of the year, acorn squash’s peak season is in the fall, from…
As the cool breezes and gusty winds of autumn set in, there's no doubt grabbing a pumpkin spice latte at a local coffee chain sounds like a great idea. But maybe you've been warned about the one pumpkin spice latte ingredient you always need to avoid. Or maybe you're already aware that a typical 16-ounce pumpkin spice…
Imagine a diet where you can magically slurp on drinks that leave you feeling full, so that you can enjoy a healthy, well-balanced meal later in the day. You'll sneak in a few snacks, lose weight quickly, feel great and you'll never struggle with the scale again. Sounds nice, doesn't it? That's the fantasy that diet…
