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10 Quick Ways to Relieve Itchy Red Eyes
My eyes are driving me crazy and I thought I’d share what I know with you in case you are feeling the same way right about now. For me, it’s a triple hit from the
Eat Bananas in the Pursuit of Happiness
Most bananas are peeled and eating within one minute. That’s according to The Guiness Book of World Records. While not officially amazing in my opinion, the most bananas peeled and eaten in one minute is
9 Medical Benefits of Kiwi Fruit
Kiwi is among my favorite fruits of all time. It ranks up there with figs and papaya for me. Kiwi got rebranded in 1959 when it had been known as “Chinese Gooseberry.” New Zealand had
Aloe Vera Has 11 Impressive Uses
Aloe vera made a couple of headlines recently. The first was when the actress Drew Barrymore dabbed some on a facial sore and it instantly took out the redness. The second was when Prop 65
NSAIDS Raise Homocysteine and Impair Methylation
A colleague and friend of mine (let's call him Blake) has a blood homocysteine value of 25 which is very high. Today, I'll go over reasons for this and some of the genes that are
How I Healed My Thyroid With Supplements
Hopefully you realize that in order to look, feel, and function your best as you age, it’s imperative that you take good care of your thyroid gland because it plays a role in many plaguing
4 Tests to Check for Adrenal Fatigue
Do you feel tired and drained of energy all the time? Do you struggle to get up in the morning, no matter how early you went to bed? Maybe you’ve been trying to correct your
10 Weird Health Facts About Burping, Sex and Hair
About Eyes. Contrary to popular belief, some people can keep their eyes open when they sneeze! Also, green is the rarest eye color to have. About that Trick Knee. Some of you have a trick knee
Marijuana Coming to a Pharmacy Near You
April 20th is a ‘holiday’ of sorts in Colorado called “4/20” and events generate thousands of visitors who go to various parks all over Colorado and some smoke pot in an effort to promote its
Are You Taking Medicine that Make You Gain Weight?
Some of you are eating like a bird, and still struggling to lose weight. It dawned on me recently that medications may be at the heart of this. As a pharmacist, I’ve seen it time
Judge Rules Coffee Shops Must Display Cancer Warning
When I think of acrylic, my mind goes to nail salons where they apply hard acrylic to your fingernails…it doesn’t go to coffee or potato chips! But this compound is, in fact, almost always present
The FDA Might Be Feeding You Foolishness
Who should decide if your food is healthy? Do you think that the Food & Drug Administration should? Reason I ask is because this year (2018), the FDA is going to become more involved in
The Link Between Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Thyroid
There are many reasons that you might be tired and suffering with chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). To be clear, CFS is not the kind of fatigue that goes away after you’ve rested, this is a
How To Make Herbal Tea for Your Troubles
We’re doing something wrong because, as a nation, we spend twice what other comparable countries spend on health care, but we have the lowest life expectancy. Worse, we have the highest infant mortality rates. Our
Don’t Ignore Bloating, It Could be Ovarian Cancer
Cancer, named by Hippocrates as “Karkinos” actually refers to a giant red crab in Greek mythology. Eating crab legs (something I haven’t done in years) will never be the same now that you know this
8 Intriguing Solutions for Multiple Sclerosis and Pain
The pain associated with autoimmune diseases is very difficult to treat. Nerve pain is one of the most difficult, tragic types of pain a person can experience and it’s common in multiple sclerosis or MS
6 Cosmetic Secrets to Get Gorgeous
No matter what your age, you always want to look your absolute best. Throughout my life, I’ve learned all kinds of beauty tips and tricks from reading, talking to friends, and getting to know a
How Biotin Impacts Your Thyroid
There was a medical conference held in San Diego California recently and a physician presented a case study about a woman who took a large amount of B vitamin called biotin. I’m sure you’ve heard
12 Natural Remedies for Varicose Veins
Sometimes it seems like varicose veins come out of nowhere when you’re least expecting it. Most people over the age of 60 have some degree, and usually they’re not a big deal. But they could
Breast Implants May Increase Cancer Risk
Hundreds of thousands of women voluntarily opt for breast augmentation surgery. There are many reasons for that, and certainly women perceive the size and shape of their breasts to be a vital component of their
9 Tactics to Outsmart Fat Cells
Weight gain does not discriminate based upon body shape, and it’s most attracted to people with hormone imbalances, chronic overeating, and an inability to cope with stress. So how do you win what appears to be
How Popular Medications Wipe Out Folate and Lead to Depression
What I’m about to tell you has been known for awhile now, but isn’t widely publicized. Those of you who have followed me for years know that I published a bestselling book called Drug Muggers,
Forget About New Year’s Resolutions – Do it Now!
Do you know how many New Year’s resolutions people succeed at keeping? Practically none. A whopping 8 percent follow through, but we don’t actually know that they stick to their resolutions throughout the year. But
The Weirdest Health Headlines of 2017
One of my favorite things to do is make notes of weird, bizarre, and otherwise nutso health headlines that make the news throughout the year. Believe it or not, there is some truth to some
Grow a New Brain with Blueberries, Chewy Food and Super Mario
We only get one brain in this lifetime, and it weighs about 1,300 to 1,400 grams. That’s just slightly smaller than a bottlenose dolphin brain, which weighs 1,500 to 1,600 grams, and much larger than