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Emphasis on Whole Fruits, Veggies, Nuts and Grains
What we consume can boost our body even in the short term, a new study from St. Louis University shows. After eating the Mediterranean diet for...
New Analysis of Health Records
Even moderate alcohol consumption—seven to 13 drinks a week—increases the risk of high blood pressure, according to...
An estimated 80,000+ chemicals (10,000+ in food processing) have been developed, distributed and discarded into the environment over the past 50 years, so...
Tips to Help Take Back Control
Many men, women and children experience symptoms of overactive bladder, but as we age it seems to get worse for some! People don’t realize how some foods, hormones and pathogens can...
Candida Causing Stomach, Thyroid and Other Health Issues
The most common health issue affecting women today is candidiasis, or yeast overgrowth. It can impact the stomach, thyroid and female reproductive organ issues, which can lead to...
3 Quick Tips To Keep You Healthier
Women do it all because it has to be done. How much time do you give to yourself? Here are three quick tips to help keep you...
80 Patients Tested
Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis), a soothing herb from the mint family, can significantly improve the condition of patients with chronic stable angina, reports a recent study in...
Ginger, Black Pepper and Holy Basil Can Aid Gut Health
Ginger, black pepper and holy basil, mainstays in traditional medicines as anti-inflammatories, also contain significant prebiotic potential that could...
A Third Less Likely to Develop Poor Thinking Skills
A Harvard study was conducted on the diets of nearly 28,000 male health professionals spanning two decades between their 50s and 70s and published by the...
We all carry some level of a toxic burden, nutritional deficiencies, genetic polymorphisms and obstacles that need to be addressed then removed. Even with children, there is...
As cold and snowy as the weather has been, spring will soon be upon us. Along with spring comes the budding trees and bushes, flowers and grass start to grow and they all...
Helps with Memory Loss
Meditating or listening to classical music altered biomarkers associated with cellular aging and Alzheimer’s disease in adults experiencing memory loss...
Wouldn’t it be great to reduce your chances of developing heart disease? These foods and supplements support healthy blood levels for...
How to Reduce the Risks That Environmental Toxicants Can Have on Heart Health
John Warner, the American Heart Association president went into cardiac arrest during the heart attack he suffered in December of 2017, his heart stopping for...
Direct Intravenous (DIV) Ozone and Prolozone Available
Dr. Laura Kovalcik, DO, Board-Certified in Internal Medicine and her IV nursing staff from The Downing Clinic traveled New York City to complete training on Direct IV Ozone...
Fewer Symptoms, Lower Analgesic Use and Lower Body Weight
Bitter melon (Momordica charantia), a spiky, cucumber-shaped fruit, has traditionally been used in Asian countries to lower blood sugar. Now, researchers at...
Increases Blood Vessel Dilation and Reduces Artery Plaque
Munching on almonds and walnuts significantly increases blood vessel dilation and reduces artery plaque, say West Virginia University scientists. In a two-day...
May Lead to Lung Infections Through Inhalation of Steam
Harmful bacteria from the genus Mycobacterium have been shown to linger in showerheads and lead to lung infections through inhalation of...
Impacts the Ability to Conceive
In a study published in the American Journal of Epidemiology, 4,769 couples that were trying to conceive were followed for a year. Those women with...
Supplements Increase Endurance
Beetroot juice supplements increase exercise duration and intensity for heart failure patients with...
Common Roadside Weed Has Health Benefits
Nettle, a common roadside weed, may offer hope for sufferers of inflammatory bowel diseases such as Crohn’s and...
Program Improves Children's Fitness
Thanks to a program called The Daily Mile, Scottish schoolchildren have shown improvements in their fitness and...
For the Entire Family!
When it comes to your overall health, the gut is not to be ignored. In fact, are you aware that your gut has its own “brain” or nervous system? The enteric nervous system has more nerve cells than...
Even For Those Who Exercise 
Even exercisers can be sedentary. Think how many hours a day are spent sitting at your desk, in your car or on the couch. The reality is that even those of us who do exercise an hour per day can...
Ways to Increase Longevity
Analyzing why Americans have a lower life expectancy when compared to most other developed countries, Harvard researchers used...
Dangers with Phone and Tablet Screens
Blue light—a range of the visible light spectrum emitted by most white LEDs and most tablet and phone screens—could be hazardous to our health, a new...
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Health Benefits of Popular Holiday Dish
Serving yams with a holiday dinner helps protect liver health, new research...
Multiple Benefits of Practicing Mindfulness
Even a single mindfulness meditation session can significantly reduce anxiety and lower heart rates, Michigan Technological University research shows. Fourteen people with...
Reduces Anxiety and Depression
In a double-blind, randomized study at Iran’s Kerman University of Medical Sciences, 68 university students took either...
Hostile Teachers Hamper Learning
Teachers that antagonize their students by belittling them, showing favoritism or criticizing their contributions can damage their...
Good Diets Prevent Hearing Loss
A healthy diet can lower the risk of moderate to severe hearing loss by 30 percent or more, conclude researchers from...
Electronic device 95 Percent Effective
Early-stage breast cancer can be accurately detected via a simple breath test and urine sample, report researchers at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, in Israel. Using...
In addition to being tasty, autumn’s pumpkin pie may also help prevent cancer. Two studies have...
May Lead to Impulsiveness and ADHD
Fetal exposure to air pollution, even at levels considered safe by current standards, has been...