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Surprise, Surprise… Eggs Reduce Risk of Stroke
For years, folks have been afraid of eggs, and how they are “bad” for cholesterol and LDL. Long gone are the days where people drank them raw like Sylvester Stallone did in Rocky… and no
6 Mind-Blowing Reasons You Should Take Selenium
The Greek word “selene” means moon, and that’s where the trace mineral selenium gets its name. It was discovered in Sweden in the year 1817. If you’re a man thinking of selenium, think of it
Albuterol Helps Kids Undergoing Tonsillectomies
If your child has to undergo a tonsillectomy, there is important research newly published in JAMA Pediatrics that I’d like to share with you today. It’s called The REACT Randomized Clinical Trial. About 30 years
11 Ways You Ruin Your Teeth
You may unknowingly be harming your teeth unwittingly with all the things you do, eat or drink. You’ll want to read this article if you love to eat citrus fruit, or drink coffee, citrus juices,
Caffeine Is An Alternative to Stimulants for ADHD
Caffeine is the number one stimulant and and psychoactive drug in the world! Would it surprise to know that caffeine works similarly to medications that treat Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)? It may be a
Don’t Get Pinned with Diseases You Don’t Have
When you purchase over-the-counter medications or receive a prescription, you take the pills with sincere hope that you’ll feel better. For sure, the pills may do the trick, for example, stop reflux, or relieve arthritis,
5 Natural Remedies for Reflux and Esophagitis
I finally got reflux and heartburn after all these years. I have newfound respect for those of you who deal with it! Writing about it is one thing, experiencing it is totally another. For me,
Calendula Soothes Reflux and Skin Problems
In spring, we all like to hike and play outdoors. Getting bumped and bruised is more apt to occur as well. A natural remedy for this is calendula, and it’s sold in health food stores
Colon Cancer Grows Faster with Sugary Drinks
It’s more bad news for sugary drinks that contain high fructose corn syrup or HFCS. According to a new animal study, consuming a small amount of this sweetener can speed up the growth of tumors.
Olive Oil Reduces Cancer and Risk of Stroke
Olives are something I’m fanatic about. I’ll eat any kind, any flavor, and time of day or night! I’m obsessed with them.Olive oil is the liquid fat which comes from the olive tree. It is
5 Brand New Ideas to Treat Diabetes
Diabetes affects millions of people each year, and some of the complications are fatal. The market trends are staggering as the global diabetes drug market is expected to exceed 76 billion dollars by the year
Low Dose Aspirin May Help Preeclampsia
Pregnancy should be a time of joy, but sadly for some women it brings unexpected health challenges. Preeclampsia is a condition that occurs during pregnancy where blood pressure spikes very high and excess protein spills
Diet Drinks Associated with Stroke
We are so attached to our food and drink that it pains me when I have to tell you something bad about what you might love to drink! I have never ever recommended artificially sweetened
Sarsaparilla Good for More than Root Beer
Cowboys drank sarsaparilla soda in the Old West! Today I want to share the health benefits of this wonderful herb. When you first hear “sarsaparilla,” you might think of soda. This herb comes from the
Collagen is Your Own Anti-Aging Compound
For centuries people, especially women have been trying to solve the problem of looking youthful past middle age. It’s very difficult because after four or five decades, our face, skin, hair and nails really show
Supplements and Medicine That Should Always Be Taken with Food
Take It With Food or On An Empty Stomach? There is much confusion about when to take herbal supplements, vitamins and medications. Do you take them on an empty stomach or with food? And how
12 Ways to Winterize Your Body
Wintertime ⛄ is probably my favorite season, after autumn. The winter is lovely, the trees are all flocked and the air is so fresh. You can make snowballs and fire up the crock pot with
Take EPA with Your Statin for Best Results
Your brain on statins is bound to suffer due to the well-documented depletion of Coenzyme Q10, and so the search for natural ways to reduce cholesterol (or maybe just leave it alone!) continues. It was
Hypothyroidism Often Mistaken for OCD, Depression or Anxiety
If you have hypothyroidism, it can cause depression or anxiety, or OCD (Obessive Compulsive Disorder). The medications used to treat the psychiatric disorders work temporarily at best, if at all because they don’t address the
How Being Nice is Killing You
I propose that in 2019, you be less nice. Do you currently strive to be super human, always loving, kind, generous, giving? Do you care endlessly, and never become cranky, sad or irritable. Do you
Alternative Treatments for Seizure Management
Epilepsy is frustrating and difficult on one’s life. It can show up many ways, from mild absence seizures, to grand mal, to cyclic vomiting and nocturnal seizuresß. Medications such as gabapentin, phenytoin, valproate, topiramate, carbamazepine
Thoughtful Gift Ideas for Comfort and Healing
For those of us who still have our health and energy, it’s hard to imagine how others feel with a chronic illness. They don’t want the same gifts we might. So if you know someone
Luxurious Body Creams That Won’t Cause Cancer
I’m going to make you fall in love with body butters before I’m through with this! They are completely natural and insanely easy to make. You can add essential oils to make it smell nice
Boswellia Reduces Pain and GI symptoms
Frankincense is popular around Christmastime and the resin and oil have been used in sacred religious spaces as incense and healing treatments. The smudging or burning of frankincense resin was done during Biblical times as
Erectile Dysfunction is Not a Viagra Deficiency
By Dr. Douglas Hall For men who have not experienced erectile dysfunction, the quote below may bring about a smile. But for those who have experienced it or who are experiencing it at the present