In heated little rooms, Finns gave birth, American Indians experienced spiritual cleansing, and the Romans scrubbed their bodies after a tough day building the empire. We know them as saunas and steam baths, Middle Easterners call them hammam, and the Russians love their banya—all hot boxes that serve to ease stiff muscles, soothe away arthritic … Read more The Many Benefits Of A Relaxing Bath
According to a study in JAMA (the Journal of the American Medical Association), urinary tract infections (UTIs) account for more than 11 million physician visits annually. At best, UTIs cause discomfort and inconvenience; at worst they can lead to serious kidney infection. They occur more often in women, especially women who are sexually active and … Read more 7 natural ways to cure a urinary tract infection
Magnesium is the fourth most abundant mineral in your body. More than 3,750 magnesium-binding sites have been detected on human proteins,1 and it’s required for more than 300 different enzymes in your body. In short, magnesium plays an important role in a wide variety of biochemical processes, including the following: Creation of ATP2,3 (adenosine triphospate), … Read more Common Causes for Magnesium Deficiency
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 Foods To Help Repair Your Liver
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 more PRACTICAL CHANGES YOU CAN IMPLEMENT TO PREVENT A HEART ATTACK
As men age they seek ways to regulate their testosterone levels. They opt for testosterone replacement therapy or drugs that are harmful to their health. Instead, you can opt for natural ways to boost your testosterone levels. five natural treatments that may help testosterone levels: Zinc – Zinc is important to the male reproductive system as the male prostate has … Read more Five Natural Treatments that may Boost Testosterone
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. There are two different approaches to preventing headaches with … Read more Can Diet Impact Migraine Headaches?
According to their research, dark circles add significantly more years to a person’s perceived age than wrinkles, fine lines, or pigment changes—which is why they trained their focus on this particular affliction. And when the doctors demonstrated just how quickly and effectively it worked on volunteers from the audience, it became clear to everyone that … Read more Six Tips to Eliminate Dark Under eye Circles
Stress doesn’t come the same way twice: It’s that fluttering anxiety in your stomach before you enter a dinner party you really didn’t want to go to. It’s that heaviness in your chest as you await the results of a medical test. It’s that bubbling up in your throat as your to-do list gets longer … Read more How extreme stress affects your health
Statin cholesterol-lowering drugs are widely touted as the best way to lower your cholesterol and thereby prevent a heart attack. They’re recommended to people who have “high cholesterol,” those who have heart disease, and even for some healthy people as a form of preventive medicine. Statins are among the most widely prescribed drugs on the … Read more The Case for Not Taking A Statin