Surveys show that the consumption of sugary drinks has increased in the last several decades on a global scale, up approximately 40 percent from 1990 to 2016. When health authorities warn against consuming "sugary drinks," they are usually referring to those made with added sugar, such as soda, juices and sweetened teas or energy drinks. However,…
Hyperkalemia, or high potassium, is a serious condition associated with a number of adverse effects on health. Although it often presents with little to no symptoms, severe cases can be dangerous and even fatal if left untreated. Fortunately, having regular checkups with your doctor can help catch hyperkalemia early to treat it quickly and prevent…
Boosting liver health to remove toxins from the body has been an integral part of Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine practices for thousands of years. Referred to as the ultimate multitasking organ, ancient practitioners believed that the liver was one of the primary organs that needed to be treated in sick patients. In ancient Chinese medicine, it’s…
Lyme disease is a growing epidemic. And the numbers aren’t steadily creeping up like other diseases on the rise—they appear to be skyrocketing. As of 2019, it’s estimated that there are upwards of 300,000 new cases of Lyme disease diagnosed in the U.S. annually. But just four or five years prior, that number was reported…
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…
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…
Do a keto diet and diabetes make a perfect match? Some experts and diabetics think so! When you follow a keto diet, your body converts fat, rather than sugar, into energy which may improve blood sugar levels while also reducing the need for insulin. In many ways, a ketogenic diet seems like it's made for people…
Eating honeysuckles as a kid probably triggers some happy memories, but did you know that there's more to this lovely flower than its sweet taste and amazing aroma? Honeysuckle is actually impressively health boosting. The flowers, seeds and leaves of the plant have many medicinal uses. What can honeysuckle be used for? Uses are wide…
Most people experience cravings for sweet foods or salty snacks from time to time, regardless of whether they're in the form of chocolates, chips or cheese. However, typically very few people find themselves seeking something bitter in the midst of midnight snacking. In fact, despite the multitude of benefits associated with bitter foods, their flavor…
