In order for the body to operate properly, every organ needs to be at the top of its game and performing ideally. This is especially true for the liver, an organ located in the right upper quadrant of the abdomen, secured by the ribs. Here are a few tips to identify liver disease. The liver gets … Read more
Many people in today’s world suffer from cognitive issues. Whether that is brain fog or lack of focus when it comes to daily tasks. Having these challenges is not really a new issue but has become more forefront over the past few years as more focus has been put on mental health. One reason these … Read more
The benefits of turmeric are well known. Apart from using it in many curries and dishes, this powerful Indian spice is used to treat a number of ailments. The spice has a distinct flavor and fluorescent yellow color. It has anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, anti-aging and antioxidant properties. It also contains blood purifying properties and has been … Read more
Eliminating that morning ‘Cup of Joe,’ consuming processed foods high in nitrites or monosodium glutamate (MSG) and enjoying too much alcohol are potential triggers for headaches, says Vincent Martin, MD, professor in the Department of Internal Medicine at the University of Cincinnati (UC) College of Medicine. Migraine trigger foods There are two different approaches to … Read more
Pineapple is a delicious tropical fruit that have been celebrated for centuries not only for their distinct and unique taste, but also for their seemingly miraculous health benefits. Their health and medicinal benefits include their ability to improve respiratory health, cure coughs and colds, improve digestion, help you lose weight, strengthen bones, improve oral health, … Read more
In today’s hectic times, couples often end up missing out on several important aspects of a relationship. Stress and deadlines are so much that intimacy is affected. If you do not have time for love making, at least make it a habit to cuddle your partner every day. While love making brings you both closer … Read more
What can you do to prevent type 2 diabetes? Insulin resistance is your body’s early warning system. Look for it to find out if diabetes has its foot inside the door. Your doctor says that your fasting blood glucose (FBG) is “normal,” but nonetheless, a concentration of 90 mg/dL is above last year’s result. He … Read more
I’m a healthy, athletic, middle-aged woman with an overactive bladder problem. I suddenly have the urge to “go” as many as a dozen times a day. What’s wrong with me? Overactive bladders can be more than a nuisance because they can interfere with living a normal life. While medications like Detrol can calm an overactive … Read more
A lack of magnesium can make matters worse for the millions of people who suffer from migraines and PMS; a shortage also contributes to osteoporosis by preventing the body from absorbing calcium. In sufficient amounts, on the other hand, it can ease symptoms of heart disease and diabetes. It may even help ward off hypertension, … Read more
Bitter melon, or Goya, is commonly used for beneficial health reasons (you may also hear it referred to as Bitter Gourd, Karela, or Balsam Pear). The melon has an extremely bitter taste, but it is a helpful food. It looks like a cucumber but with ugly gourd-like bumps all over it. It thrives in hot … Read more