Diseases & Conditions

The Embarrassing Symptom No Woman Should Ignore
Women's Health

The Embarrassing Symptom No Woman Should Ignore

January 18, 2016

Chances are, you already know the symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), which apply to both men and women—snoring, snorting,…

6 Surprises on the Road to Sobriety

6 Surprises on the Road to Sobriety

Jack Canfield | January 12, 2016

Nearly one-third of American adults drink excessively. Many of these drinkers eventually will decide that alcohol is harming their health…

Stress-Busting Rhodiola Fights Flu, Too

Stress-Busting Rhodiola Fights Flu, Too

Andrew Rubman, ND | December 16, 2015

As a botanical supplement, roseroot (Rhodiola rosea) already has a lot going for it. Traditional healers in Scandinavian countries, Russia,…

Alert: The Worst Antibiotics for Your Gut Health
Digestive

Alert: The Worst Antibiotics for Your Gut Health

December 11, 2015

How bad are antibiotics for your digestion and gut health, really? Here’s the answer: Worse than you may have ever…

Could Dementia Villages Come to the US?

Could Dementia Villages Come to the US?

Dayne DuVall, LMT, CAEd, CRTS | December 9, 2015

Amazing things happen when people with dementia have the freedom to do things they enjoy, in familiar environments, surrounded by…

Garlic Between Your Toes Cures Colds

Garlic Between Your Toes Cures Colds

December 8, 2015

You know that garlic is good for a cold, but you don’t like the idea of eating it raw. Here’s…

How to Survive the Worst Type of Stroke
Stroke

How to Survive the Worst Type of Stroke

Edward C. Jauch, MD | December 1, 2015

Taking the right action can save your life… If someone asked you for a quick definition of a stroke, you…

Prescribed a Statin? There’s a Good Chance You Don’t Need One
Heart

Prescribed a Statin? There’s a Good Chance You Don’t Need One

Khurram Nasir, MD, MPH | November 19, 2015

It’s sobering—your doctor tells you that you have an elevated chance of having a heart attack or stroke over the…

Eat This for a Black Eye
Diseases & Conditions

Eat This for a Black Eye

November 4, 2015

A black eye is essentially a bruise located around one or both eye sockets. It’s usually from a blow to…

Acupuncture Can Reduce High Blood Pressure Without Drugs…and Keep it Low

Acupuncture Can Reduce High Blood Pressure Without Drugs…and Keep it Low

Marcy Cottrell Houle | September 30, 2015

Neiguan and Jianshi. Zusanli and Shangiuxu. Don’t worry – you don’t have to remember these Chinese names for acupuncture points.…

Hidden Parathyroid Disease Can Weaken Bones, Cause Kidney Stones and Brain Fog

Hidden Parathyroid Disease Can Weaken Bones, Cause Kidney Stones and Brain Fog

Shonni J. Silverberg, MD | September 23, 2015

You get a painful kidney stone and get treated, and your doctor tells you to drink more water to prevent…

The Ugly Truth About Statins
Cardiovascular Disease

The Ugly Truth About Statins

Barbara H. Roberts, MD | September 23, 2015

What the Research Really Shows About Cholesterol-Lowering Drugs Under recent controversial guidelines from the American Heart Association, nearly half of…

Natural Ways to Quiet Tremors

Natural Ways to Quiet Tremors

Monique Giroux, MD | September 16, 2015

Nondrug approaches can help without dangerous side effects… Most people think of tremors—rhythmic trembling in your hands, voice, head or…

Secrets to Getting the Best Colonoscopy
Colon Cancer

Secrets to Getting the Best Colonoscopy

Douglas K. Rex, MD | September 16, 2015

Not all procedures give the same level of protection... If you’re age 50 or older, chances are you’ve had a…

Is It a Migraine, Low Blood Sugar, a Seizure…or a Stroke?
Stroke

Is It a Migraine, Low Blood Sugar, a Seizure…or a Stroke?

Edward C. Jauch, MD | August 20, 2015

They’re called stroke mimics. The symptoms are similar to a stroke—slurred speech, a weakness on one side of your body…