Cholesterol 101
October was National Cholesterol Education Month, while not a Hallmark occasion, it’s certainly a good time to revisit the “what” and “why” and the “good” and “bad” of this fat-like substance. Looking...
View ArticleE-Cigarettes: Breaking the Habit
Every November the Great American Smokeout encourages people to kick their smoking habit. With an estimated 45.3 million smokers in America – we still have a long way to go. Most of us know there’s...
View ArticleWhat is the Flu?
So, you think you have the flu. Influenza is the Kleenex of the medical community. If you’re suffering from a variety of upper respiratory symptoms, it’s typical to label it flu and wonder why you...
View ArticleAppy New Year!
Even the healthiest of us sometimes needs a little motivation to refocus on wellness after the holiday season. With a few bucks and our smartphones, now everyone can be armed with his or her own...
View ArticleHolistic Approaches to Headache Relief
Headaches are one of the world’s most common maladies. Half of the adult population experiences a headache at least once a year. Headaches are a billion-dollar industry for the prescription and...
View ArticleGetting to the Root of Periodontal Disease
Dentists check for many problems during an exam however it might surprise you to know that decay is not at the top of list. Decay is important to monitor and it is examined but, if you are consistent...
View ArticleHealthy Heart: What Women Need to Know
There are so many myths about women and heart disease that it’s hard to know where to begin. Probably the most surprising fact to men and women alike is that heart disease, not cancer, is the No 1...
View ArticleGenetic Testing for Breast Cancer
This year, more than 200,000 women in the United States will be diagnosed with breast cancer and another approximately 60,000 will be diagnosed with a non-invasive early form of the disease. New...
View ArticleNine Steps to Staying Younger Longer
From time immemorial people have searched for a fabled “fountain of youth.” Though it will never be found, the pursuit of a long, healthy life is now something that all of us can aspire to. And it...
View ArticleHIV: One Step Closer to a Cure?
Earlier this year, the news media reported that a baby had been ‘cured’ of HIV. This child represented the possible potential to reduce the number of children living with the virus. As you might know,...
View ArticleOmega-3 Fatty Acids and Prostate Cancer: Is There a Risk?
In July 2013, a survey was published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute entitled “Plasma Phospholipid Fatty Acids and Prostate Cancer Risk”; the researchers measured the levels of omega-3...
View ArticleHidden Factors to Consider When Your Treatment Plan Doesn’t Seem to be Working
When we become sick to the point of requiring medical attention our expectation is that, by following our doctor’s recommendations, we will be on the right road to recovery. Unfortunately, all too...
View ArticleBeyond Vitamin C: How to boost your immune system naturally
Although colds and flus can strike anytime, winter’s scarce sunlight and cold, dry air creates the perfect environment for germs, so it is easy to see why the long months of winter are an excellent...
View ArticleHidden Factors to Consider When Your Treatment Plan Doesn’t Seem to be...
In September, we examined three often overlooked factors (diet, nutritional deficiencies, and food allergies) that can interfere with your ability to recover from illness despite faithfully following...
View ArticleThe Vaccination Controversy
There’s no question that vaccinations have been one of the most important advances in public health the world has ever known. Millions upon millions of lives have been saved from infectious diseases by...
View ArticleSleepless Nights: The “Other” Risk Factor
Most everyone is aware that cardiovascular disease is the most common serious health risk in the western world. In fact, cardiovascular disease will be the cause of most of our deaths. The time and...
View ArticleSelf-Care Tips for Preventing and Reversing Heartburn and GERD
Almost all of us experience heartburn at one time or another. If you are one of them, you know too well how uncomfortable heartburn can be. Fortunately, its symptoms are usually fleeting. But that is...
View ArticleHerbal Remedies: Can Echinacea Prevent the Common Cold?
The winter months are upon us – bringing with them the cold and flu season. Prevention is the best treatment for these winter ailments and many people choose alternative-type therapies. But just how...
View ArticleAppy New Year!
Even the healthiest of us sometimes needs a little motivation to refocus on wellness after the holiday season. With a few bucks and our smartphones, now everyone can be armed with his or her own...
View ArticleHealthy Heart: What Women Need to Know
There are so many myths about women and heart disease that it’s hard to know where to begin. Probably the most surprising fact to men and women alike is that heart disease, not cancer, is the No 1...
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