Ryan Benson
Lifestyle plays a major role in the management of all diseases—and making a few changes might mean you can reduce or even avoid taking medications with unpleasant side effects. Although you shouldn’t go off your meds without discussing with your doc, here are 10 things you can start doing today to regain control of your … Read moreLower High Blood Pressure Without Drugs
Many of the vitamins, antioxidants and minerals we need provide huge anti-inflammatory relief and help our bodies in many ways. Protect your body from a wide range of inflammatory conditions, including arthritis. Below are 9 natural anti-inflammatories and where to get them. 1. Magnesium Magnesium not only reduces inflammation, but reduces stress. Those with lower … Read moreFoods that Fight Chronic Inflammation
The Route to Long-Term Cardiovascular Health PRACTICAL CHANGES YOU CAN IMPLEMENT NOW Even if heart disease runs in your family, you can protect yourself against heart disease and beat the odds if you start now. Though cardiovascular disease remains the number-one killer in the United States, there numerous ways to reduce the risk factors for … Read moreSix tips to prevent a heart attack
Inflammation is a condition that, to one degree or another, afflicts tens of millions of people nationwide. As an isolated occurrence, inflammation is an appropriate response your body employs to address injury or infection. When inflammation becomes persistant, however, that’s a cause for concern. Inflammation is a major underlying factor in chronic conditions such as … Read moreKey Foods to Reduce Inflammation
Cinnamon is usually considered a winter spice: You might bust it out when it’s your turn to host the company Christmas party or you’ll see it added to your local bar’s seasonal drink menu, but this spice doesn’t have to hide when temperatures begin to rise. In fact, the fragrant, potent ingredient can play an … Read moreFive Health-Boosting Reasons to Use Cinnamon
Simple home remedies can treat (and prevent) dry skin. Xeroderma, commonly known as dry skin, is a manageable condition that affects nearly everyone at some point throughout his or her life. Thankfully, skin typically heals itself. Yet the weather and our environment can affect how skin heals—you may need to take steps to prevent and … Read moreWhat Causes Dry Skin and What You Can Do About It
Your emotional state controls your digestion more than you think. By Lisa Marshall We get “butterflies in our stomach” when we’re nervous, “choke up” when we’re about to cry, and have a “gut feeling” when something just doesn’t seem right. We turn to “comfort food” when we’re depressed and forget to eat when we are … Read moreThese Foods Improve Digestive Health Immediately
Is the concept of curing type 2 diabetes through diet really such a strange notion? After all, diet was one of the key contributors that got you into this situation in the first place. Conventional wisdom seems to disagree, however. While diet, exercise, and lifestyle are nearly universally acknowledged as vital components required for managing … Read moreDiet Change Can Cure Type 2 Diabetes
Our immune systems are amazing. They constantly defend us against a myriad of diseases. But we must work to protect our immune systems. Research has shown deficiency in certain micronutrients—such as zinc, selenium, iron, copper, antioxidants, and folic acid—as well as deficiencies in vitamins A, B6, C, and E can have detrimental effects. In fact, … Read moreFive Foods Better Than Medicine
When your liver isn’t operating as well as it could, you may notice you’re sluggish, bloated, moody or even hungrier more often. Junk food, refined carbs and too much sugar all open the door for degenerative diseases to take over. In fact, according to the American Liver Foundation, non-alcohol fatty liver disease now affects 1 … Read more5 Foods That Wreak Havoc On Your Liver