Diseases & Conditions

Mystery Solved: Joint and Soft Tissue Pain Caused by Diet and Mold
Natural Healing Secrets for Women

Mystery Solved: Joint and Soft Tissue Pain Caused by Diet and Mold

Laurie Steelsmith, ND, LAc | November 7, 2020

Cheryl’s soft tissue and joint pain kept her from using her hands for anything but the most vital tasks. Here, the diet and home changes that resolved it completely.

Coping With Eye Floaters
Eye Health

Coping With Eye Floaters

Margaret Liu, MD | November 1, 2020

Eye floaters, the spots and strings that drift across your visual field, can range from an annoyance to a downright…

Finding Natural Relief for SIBO
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Finding Natural Relief for SIBO

Laurie Steelsmith, ND, LAc | October 3, 2020

Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) can be the root cause of excessive gas and alternating constipation and diarrhea. The diet and more to get your insides healthy.

When Menopause Causes Arthritis…How to Ease the Pain and Get Back to Life
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When Menopause Causes Arthritis…How to Ease the Pain and Get Back to Life

Laurie Steelsmith, ND, LAc | September 5, 2020

Occasional discomfort in hand joints progressed so that daily tasks—typing, cooking, carrying groceries—were painful. Here’s the way to relief.

Why Do I Need to Wear a Heart Monitor for So Long?
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Why Do I Need to Wear a Heart Monitor for So Long?

Erin D. ­Michos, MD, MHS | July 29, 2020

If you’re having palpitations or other unexplained heart symptoms, wearing a Holter monitor can help detect the cause. Here, details on the process…

Natural Therapies That Ease Parkinson’s Symptoms

Natural Therapies That Ease Parkinson’s Symptoms

Michael Edson, MS, LAc | July 29, 2020

Medication has long been a mainstay of treatment for Parkinson’s disease. Now we know essential oils and acupuncture can help ease symptoms naturally…

Why Do I Feel Full So Fast?
Digestive

Why Do I Feel Full So Fast?

Henry Parkman, MD | July 29, 2020

If you feel full before you’ve even finished your meal, your stomach is telling you something. Read on for the possible causes…

To Live Pain-Free, Take Care of Your Fascia: Here’s How
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To Live Pain-Free, Take Care of Your Fascia: Here’s How

Laurie Steelsmith, ND, LAc | July 4, 2020

Fascia, which connects muscles, organs and bones, affects chronic pain, posture and movement. Here, the best exercises and therapies for fascial health.

Popular drugs that can lead to eye problems
Eye Health

Popular drugs that can lead to eye problems

Theresa M. Cooney, MD | July 1, 2020

When your doctor writes you a prescription for, say, a blood pressure medication, a drug for prostate problems or even…

Digestive Supplements—What Works…and What Doesn’t
Digestive

Digestive Supplements—What Works…and What Doesn’t

Tamara Duker Freuman, RD, CDN | June 30, 2020

Rave reviews do not mean science backs claims made for activated charcoal, bromelain and other digestive supplements. Here’s what really works...

Is My Blood Pressure Too Low?

Is My Blood Pressure Too Low?

Holly Kramer, MD, MPH | June 30, 2020

High blood pressure is a widely recognized health threat, but blood pressure that’s too low also can be harmful. Read on for details…

Debilitating Sciatica Relieved in 10 Minutes
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Debilitating Sciatica Relieved in 10 Minutes

Andrew Rubman, ND | June 13, 2020

When this ballerina developed excruciating sciatic pain, a combination of physical therapy and injection techniques enabled her to leap off the table.

After a COVID-19 Infection: Healing Your Brain and Body

After a COVID-19 Infection: Healing Your Brain and Body

Laurie Steelsmith, ND, LAc | June 6, 2020

The four natural pillars to nourish yourself back to health—the right supplements…healthiest foods…getting your tissues much-needed oxygen and more.

Prostate Biopsy Can Cause Infection—How to Reduce Your Risk
Prostate

Prostate Biopsy Can Cause Infection—How to Reduce Your Risk

Michael Liss, MD | April 27, 2020

Serious infection from prostate biopsies are on the rise because of antibiotic resistance. How to know if you’re at risk...and how to protect yourself.