Selenium purifies the body of mercury
Want to eat fish but worry about mercury toxicity? Discover why the selenium to mercury ratio makes all the difference.
Acid Reflux – More than Just a Burp
“Acid reflux occurs when the acidic contents of the stomach pass up into the esophagus, and the sphincter muscle –- the barrier between the two –- has a defect, so it cannot block the acid,” said Dr. Anish Sheth, a gastroenterologist and professor of medicine at Yale University. Dr. Anish was interviewed on this topic by…
How Do I Know if I’m Depressed?
Sadness can last for days or months; withdrawal from social activities or losing interest in sexual activity are also signs of depression. This condition varies from person to person and can be accompanied by mild or severe symptoms that could extend over a long period of time or for brief amounts of time. Sometimes it can…
Progesterone is the World’s Best Kept Hormone Secret
Progesterone may be the overlooked steroid hormone, but without it there can be no hormonal balance and no homeostasis. Find out what it can do for you.
Fibromyalgia Can Be Managed Naturally
Fibromyalgia is classified by the presence of chronic widespread pain and a heightened and painful response to gentle touch. Other core features of the disorder include debilitating fatigue, sleep disturbance, and joint stiffness. There is also a significant correlation of fibromyalgia to irritable bowel syndrome, chronic fatigue syndrome and depression. The criteria for a diagnosis…
Green Tea Wins with Weight Loss and Improving Overall Health
Green tea seems too good to be true, but research backs up the endless list of health claims. Find out what the gift from Asia can do for you.
Minimizing Your Cravings
Think before you eat. Sounds like good advice, but the war between the mind and the tastebud won’t be won by a catchy phrase. No, the power to overcome will be a mix of energy between what you know to do and your will. So, that being said, what’s up with ‘20 minutes?’ “Most [cravings] go away…
Salt baths for detoxification
The healing power of salt has been known for almost five thousand years. Here is a list of salt baths so you can choose the one right for you.
Walking Reduces Risk of Disease
Walking is good for your brain, your heart, your bones and your lungs. It helps alleviate symptoms of depression, reduces the risk of breast and colon cancer and can even prevent type 2 diabetes. Walking for 30 minutes three times a week will improve your cardio-respiratory fitness and short walks of brisk walking – just 10…
Cardiovascular Exercise and Improved Health
A recent study by a university in the Netherlands concluded that in addition to cardiovascular improvement and healthier aging of the body, aerobic exercise increases cognitive fitness in older people. Healthy people above age 50 are discovering that by getting off the couch and doing something physical (walking, biking, using cardio machines at the health…