Approximately 3–6 percent of all women (3 to 8 million) living in the United States suffer from the painful pelvic condition called interstitial cystitis (IC). IC is much more common in women than in men, but it also affects somewhere between 1–4 million men in the U.S. alone. Children can also be affected be interstitial…
You’ve likely heard the term “superfoods” tossed around quite a bit and have probably heard about all of the benefits offered by these nutrient-rich dietary additions. So what is considered a superfood exactly? Although there’s no set criteria as to what defines a superfood, these are foods that are jam-packed with nutrients that help provide…
Thyme oil is one of the strongest antioxidant oils around, and it has been used as a medicinal herb since ancient times because it supports the immune, respiratory, digestive, nervous and other body systems. Due to the herb's essential oils, it has a number of health benefits. In fact, these benefits have been recognized across…
From vibrant coral reefs to hidden tide pools, the ocean teems with life, including a fascinating group called red algae. These diverse organisms, boasting a range of hues from crimson to pink, play crucial roles in marine ecosystems and offer surprising benefits for human health. If you're curious about this unique underwater treasure, you've come…
Chowing down on nutrient-dense, fat-burning foods and drinks can help you drop pounds and also improve your health in many ways. For example, a healthy, balanced diet may be able to help reverse diabetes and reduce your risk of obesity and other health problems, including certain types of cancer. Plus, when you ask the average…
Without a doubt, vitamin D is one of the most important micronutrients when it comes to your health. It's involved in just about everything from immunity to brain function, and researchers are still regularly turning up new ways that vitamin D affects your well-being. However, with a limited selection of vitamin D foods available —…
One of the most common things I hear from my readers is, “Dr. Axe, I can’t sleep.” If you’re one of those people who has trouble falling asleep or wakes up frequently during the night, you struggle with insomnia. Please know that this problem is very common. It's believed that up to 30 percent to 50 percent…
Would you believe that the majority of the population — between 40 percent and 90 percent or more of adults in the U.S., depending on race — is believed to have a vitamin D deficiency? That's makes it on the most common nutrient deficiencies. It’s no wonder that this vitamin is now one of the…
Every person's health and well-being depends on how well the body removes and purges toxins. With exposure to environmental toxins, toxic body care products and processed foods, most people are in desperate need of a serious detox! If you want to learn how to detox your body, a liver cleanse or liver detox is a…
Mono is called the "kissing disease" because it spreads by contact with bodily fluids, especially saliva. Mono symptoms are most common in teens and young adults. Symptoms in children are usually too mild to notice, and older adults typically have immunity to the virus. But when you do have active mono, you'll know something's wrong. The most…
