Diseases & Conditions

Should I Treat My Chronic Lyme Disease with Stevia?

Should I Treat My Chronic Lyme Disease with Stevia?

Richard Horowitz, MD | May 7, 2018

The natural no-calorie sweetener stevia shows promise for treating chronic Lyme disease—at least in lab tests. Should you try it? Find out…

Quiz: What Does Your Chest Pain Mean?
Heart Attack

Quiz: What Does Your Chest Pain Mean?

April 26, 2018

Quiz: When does chest pain signal a heart attack versus heartburn or something else? Take this quiz and find out!

Why Do I Get Hiccups When I Eat Rye Bread?

Why Do I Get Hiccups When I Eat Rye Bread?

Anil Minocha, MD | April 24, 2018

Lots of things can trigger a bout of hiccups…including sensitivities to certain foods. Here’s what might be happening.

Surprising Symptoms of Prediabetes

Surprising Symptoms of Prediabetes

Frederic J. Vagnini, MD | April 23, 2018

Itchy skin…slow-healing cuts…tender gums…and more One of the best ways to prevent diabetes is to spot blood sugar (glucose) problems before the…

Can’t Catch Your Breath? The Problem May Have Nothing to Do With Your Lungs…

Can’t Catch Your Breath? The Problem May Have Nothing to Do With Your Lungs…

Len Horovitz, MD | April 20, 2018

Perhaps climbing a flight or two of stairs has never really affected your breathing—until now. Or maybe you notice that…

Surprising Foods That Can Upset Your Stomach

Surprising Foods That Can Upset Your Stomach

Christine L. Frissora, MD | April 18, 2018

If you have a sensitive stomach, you probably experience frequent bouts of digestive distress. While in some cases it’s obvious…

How to Keep Love Alive When Your Spouse Has Dementia

How to Keep Love Alive When Your Spouse Has Dementia

Gary Chapman, PhD | April 16, 2018

When one spouse has Alzheimer's or any other type of dementia, keeping emotional bonds strong is a challenge. Plus...should you still have sex?

There’s a Faster, Better Way to Beat IBS

There’s a Faster, Better Way to Beat IBS

Wajahat Z. Mehal, MD, DPhil | April 16, 2018

It's not easy living with irritable bowel syndrome. Fortunately, there's now a much simpler way to identify your food triggers. Here's how...

Do You Know Exactly What to Do If You Have a Stroke?
Stroke

Do You Know Exactly What to Do If You Have a Stroke?

Michael Frankel, MD | April 16, 2018

No one wants to have a stroke, but knowing what to do can mean the difference between life and death. Read on for the latest thinking...

When Shoulder Pain Won’t Go Away

When Shoulder Pain Won’t Go Away

Beth E. Shubin Stein, MD and Sarah Tryon, MD, FNP-BC | April 16, 2018

Use these latest therapies to get the best results… When you’ve got a painful shoulder, you’re reminded of it many…

Why Is My Hair Falling Out? The Root Cause of Female Hair Loss
Natural Healing Secrets for Women

Why Is My Hair Falling Out? The Root Cause of Female Hair Loss

Laurie Steelsmith, ND, LAc | April 7, 2018

Kerry came in complaining of hair loss, but she’d also gained weight, suffered from constipation, exhaustion and poor sleep. Natural cures to the rescue!

Culinary Medicine: Bitter Melon for High Blood Sugar

Culinary Medicine: Bitter Melon for High Blood Sugar

John La Puma, MD | April 5, 2018

Bitter melon looks like a warty cucumber. It's used in Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine to control blood sugar in people with diabetes. Should you try it?

Natural Remedies for Common Digestive Complaints
Digestive

Natural Remedies for Common Digestive Complaints

Andrew Rubman, ND | March 29, 2018

These natural DIY remedies for occasional nausea, indigestion, constipation and diarrhea help you feel better fast.

Fennel Eases Symptoms of Menopause

Fennel Eases Symptoms of Menopause

Holly Lucille | March 22, 2018

Fennel supplements ease bothersome menopausal symptoms, finds a new study. Fennel is rich in phytoestrogens, which mimic human estrogen.

How to Relieve Shoulder Pain Without Surgery

How to Relieve Shoulder Pain Without Surgery

Beth E. Shubin Stein, MD | March 19, 2018

Shoulder surgery is common. But you can probably avoid it—even if you already have serious shoulder pain.