Michael Smolensky, Ph.D., is acknowledged as one of the leading authorities in chronobiology, the science of how the body’s rhythms change throughout the course of the day, month, year, and lifetime. There are basically four factors that affect our eating habits in the colder months First, as humans migrated north from the equator to more … Read more
I feel like I have a toothache in my leg. There are bugs crawling around, deep in my muscles. These are just a few complaints of people who have restless leg syndrome (RLS), a neurological disorder typified by the irresistible urge to move your legs. Strangely enough, lying down or relaxing actually exacerbates the symptoms—which … Read more
In alternative medicine garlic is considered to be one of the most efficient foods when it comes to your immune system. It is a powerful home remedy and can improve your immunity and the body’s ability to remove toxins. Scientists have conducted many studies and the results showed that when you consume garlic before you eat … Read more
Many of us are trying to cut back on sugar and swap to using natural sweeteners. Don’t be tricked into thinking that you can only use aspartame-containing products to get the sweet fix you need to have a productive afternoon. You can actually incorporate healthier sugars into your diet by exploring natural alternatives. Overcoming Your … Read more
Anyone with high blood pressure, of course, should consult with a physician before starting to use alternative remedies. Happily, though, most people with readings from 130/85 (high normal blood pressure) to 159/99 (the upper range of mild high blood pressure) can safely be treated with alternative methods, says Chris Meletis, dean of the National College … Read more
We’ve all seen the billboards, commercials, and magazine ads in which celebrities, in the spirit of good health and modern marketing, smile for the camera while sporting their very best milk mustache while loading up on calcium. But what if your favorite breakfast beverage is doing more harm than good? “Believe it or not, most … Read more
Overweight people usually want to reduce fat and lose weight. But the modern life often prevents us from consuming healthy food and exercising. Bad habits, excessive stress, sedentary lifestyle, no physical activity- all these things are linked with obesity. People gain weight gradually and they are often not aware about it. By the time they … Read more
There are bad hair days and then, as in the case of dandruff, there are really bad hair days. Dandruff can torment your scalp—making it itchy, irritable, and excessively flaky—and create some rather embarrassing social situations. Some haircare issues occur when the scalp sheds dead skin cells at an accelerated rate, resulting in flakes or … Read more
We all know that sitting for long periods of time is not good for our body, but is it deadly? Recent studies show that sitting for hours leads to a whole host of chronic illness, regardless of your age. Think about how many hours in the day you sit. Driving to work, sitting at work, eating … Read more
By Jacob Teitelbaum Does this sound like you: irritable when you’re hungry, sudden periods of intense food cravings, exploding over little mistakes or problems? Welcome to the world of adrenal exhaustion. Our adrenal glands make the stress hormones, adrenaline, and cortisol. Excess stress can exhaust your adrenal gland, leaving you feeling anxious and irritable, tired—sometimes … Read more