Diseases & Conditions

Deep Breathing for GERD Relief

Deep Breathing for GERD Relief

March 13, 2018

Besides other limitations of heartburn medications, they don’t help distressing belches. This drug-free approach can have you breathing easier.

The Ultimate Exercise Rx for Peripheral Artery Disease
Cardiovascular Disease

The Ultimate Exercise Rx for Peripheral Artery Disease

Neel P. Chokshi, MD, MBA | March 12, 2018

Walking hurts when you've got peripheral artery disease. The good news is, the right exercise can help—a lot. Read on.

The Hot Flash/Diabetes Connection

The Hot Flash/Diabetes Connection

JoAnn V. Pinkerton, MD | March 8, 2018

For menopausal women, severe hot flashes and especially night sweats signal an increased risk for diabetes. Likely culprit? Sleep.

For Better Blood Sugar, You Can’t Beat Beets

For Better Blood Sugar, You Can’t Beat Beets

Christopher Bell, PhD | February 21, 2018

If your blood sugar is too high and you're fighting the battle of the bulge, there's an easy way to…

Don’t Let the New Blood Pressure Guidelines Fool You—or Your Doctor

Don’t Let the New Blood Pressure Guidelines Fool You—or Your Doctor

H. Gilbert Welch, MD, MPH | February 20, 2018

New guidelines mean that 103 million American adults now have high blood pressure. That could be a recipe for over-treatment.

3 Natural Sore Throat Cures

3 Natural Sore Throat Cures

Jamison Starbuck, ND | February 13, 2018

If your go-to-fix for sore throat pain is a box of lozenges, here are threee natural cures that work much better. Read on for details...

Is Pseudostenosis the Real Cause of Your Back Pain?

Is Pseudostenosis the Real Cause of Your Back Pain?

Stuart M. Goldman, DPM | February 13, 2018

If your doctor says you have spinal stenosis but nothing seems to help, the real culprit could be "pseudo-stenosis." Read on.

Kratom: A Deadly Natural Painkiller

Kratom: A Deadly Natural Painkiller

Mark Blumenthal, PhD | February 1, 2018

Kratom is promoted as a natural plant-based painkiller that can even help people get off opioids. But it can be deadly.

The Best Way to Recover from Total Knee Replacement

The Best Way to Recover from Total Knee Replacement

January 31, 2018

Every year, more than 700,000 Americans get a new knee (or two)—a number that's expected to rise to 3.5 million…

Total Cholesterol Over 200? You May Not Need a Statin.
The Advocator

Total Cholesterol Over 200? You May Not Need a Statin.

Suzanne Steinbaum | January 30, 2018

The subject of statins and cholesterol is a super-complicated one. And your doctor probably doesn't have time for super-complicated. In-a-rush…

Menopause, Insulin Levels and Prediabetes

Menopause, Insulin Levels and Prediabetes

Mache Seibel, MD | January 29, 2018

Perimenopause can raise your insulin levels and increase your risk for prediabetes and type 2 diabetes. Here's how to fight back.

Going Gluten-Free? Watch Your Blood Sugar

Going Gluten-Free? Watch Your Blood Sugar

January 24, 2018

Just because a food is gluten free doesn't mean it's good for you. Case in point—pasta.

When Lower Back Pain Is Really in Your Butt
Pain Relief in Motion

When Lower Back Pain Is Really in Your Butt

Mitchell Yass | January 17, 2018

Few people know where the lower back ends the buttocks region begins—a critical issue to treat the root cause of what you think is back pain.

Tasty Chili Recipes That Help Fight Cancer

Tasty Chili Recipes That Help Fight Cancer

Alice Bender, MS, RDN | January 17, 2018

These warming winter chilis contain a few surprising ingredients...& are packed with antioxidants, vitamins and fiber you need to protect against cancer.