The thyroid gland is shaped like a butterfly and it regulates your body temperature, how fast you burn fat and your energy levels. Most people with hypothyroidism do not even know they have the condition
The prescription infusion was recently approved by the FDA to treat thyroid eye bulging which is related to Graves’ disease. This is an autoimmune thyroid condition that increases thyroid hormone in the body, and it
Nothing can ruin a perfectly nice picnic or hike like an insect sting! It could lead to local discomfort, swelling, redness and pain. In fact, it could cause an anaphylactic reaction to those people who
The retina is a delicate tissue that surrounds the back part of your eye, and it is easily harmed. Taking care of the retina is important for vision, and black currants are rich in compounds
There was a cohort study conducted recently to evaluate the effect of combination Vitamin D, Magnesium and Vitamin B12 (termed DMB), on progression to severe outcome in older COVID-19 patients. CLICK HERE TO REVIEW THE
I’m reading a book called The Island (Victoria Hislop) which is about a leper colony and the book is set in the 1900’s where people with leprosy were exiled to an island called Spinalonga, off
This time of year causes a lot of grief for people who have allergies. It’s not just an itchy nose and sneezing, it can disable some people. Of course, we have terrific antihistamines now, and
Today I’d like to present and updated view on chamomile, an herb that can be used for much more than sleep and anxiety. About a million cups of chamomile tea are served every single day!
Recently, I received a question from a reader who has a known shellfish allergy. He wanted to know if he could have a procedure using iodine contrast because he had read my article about the
It’s possible you haven’t heard that fig fruits are helpful for people with diabetes. Most people with this condition are told to avoid fruits, at least the starchy sort. But I think figs are good
Did you know a lady came to America from Spain, lied about her age to receive in vitro fertilization and had twins at the age of 66! Also, it’s true that a woman’s uterus expands
Let me start with I’m not really a bug lover, or a tree hugger type of person. But I can’t justify killing certain creatures just because they got lost and found their way into my
As the weather warms, I find myself craving ice cubes in my water. I make what you might call “weird” ice cubes. That’s because I’m a holistic thinker, so on any given day you might
Most people believe that medications are synthetic substances that the FDA has approved for the clinical treatment of disorders, without realizing they were derived from a plant. Thousands of FDA-approved medications began as natural plants and
If you’ve ever cooked using saffron spice, you know that this unique spice is flavorful and aromatic. For me, saffron is a must-have for dishes such as plain rice (or paella), soups such as chicken
Sadly, we’re hearing more about strokes and blood clots lately. Apparently, this is a rare, but possible concern with coronavirus and it is disheartening because, at first, researchers thought this virus stayed in the lungs.
People are starting to think outside the pill as they shelter-in-place, and look online for herbs and vitamins that could support immune function. As consumers become more savvy about natural plant-based medicine, we are seeing
If you’re out somewhere getting groceries for example, don’t sneeze. If you do, you might be taking your life into your hands. That happened to me last month when I sneezed in the parking lot
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