Although we tend to think of them as a woman's problem, both men and women develop varicose veins — those bulgy veins that appear lumpy and dark in color (usually blue or purple). In fact, according to the Department of Health and Human Science, about 50 percent to 55 percent of women and 40 percent to 45…
[Below is my transcript of my video on natural remedies for thyroid health, along with supplemental information on the topic.] What I'm going to share with you today are natural remedies for thyroid health. There are more people than ever before that are struggling with hypothyroidism, Hashimoto's disease, hyperthyroidism and Grave's disease. If you…
According to the Allergy and Asthma Foundation of America, an estimated 50 million Americans (one in five people) suffer from some type of allergies. The chances are high that you or someone you know deals with ongoing allergies, whether seasonal allergies, food allergies or another type, and could use allergy relief at least from time…
Is your skin red, dry, scaly and extremely itchy? These are common eczema symptoms, a skin condition believed to affect more than 31 million Americans, leaving many to search for the best eczema treatment options. What is eczema? It actually isn’t a single condition — it's a group of skin conditions that includes: atopic dermatitis…
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,…
A sore throat can come on at any time, and it's caused by a number of reasons. Thankfully, there are natural sore throat remedies that you can use at home and don't require an antibiotic prescription to deal with sore throat problems. Some sore throats can be due to a bacterial infection or strep throat,…
Having trouble pooping? You’re not alone. Constipation is an uncomfortable and inconvenient problem for millions of people — including up to 20 percent of the total American adult population (the number who report regularly suffering from constipation despite making efforts to prevent it). It’s estimated that constipation now accounts for over 2.5 million doctors visits…
Summertime: trips to the beach, family cookouts, warm nights and … sunburn? Unfortunately, even if you’ve slathered on sunblock religiously, those UV rays can sneak through and leave you with a painful, itchy red burn. While I believe some sensible sun exposure is essential for your health to prevent vitamin D deficiency, too much of…
Does your child complain about knee pain? Osgood-Schlatter disease is a common health condition found in growing adolescents, usually those who are experiencing growth spurts. It can be worrying, but when diagnosed and managed well, it can be treated and dealt with in the patient. Here's what you need to look for, and the natural…
Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease in which the immune system attacks the body's own healthy tissue and organs. It causes high levels of persistent inflammation, which can negatively affect nearly every part of the body: the heart, joints, brain, kidneys, lungs and endocrine glands, for example. It's also called SLE, which stands for Systemic Lupus Erythematosus.…
