Food
Is Soy Good or Bad?
Soy is one of the eight most common major food allergies affecting human beings today. (The other seven are milk, egg, peanut, tree nuts, wheat, fish and crustacean shellfish.) The American College of Allergy, Asthma […]
Health
General
Natural Ways to Prevent and Treat Dementia
Dementia is one of the biggest concerns for older adults today. Dementia is an umbrella term used to describe a broad classification of disorders characterized by cognitive deterioration. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that […]
General
Natural Ways to Treat Norovirus (Stomach Flu)
What Is Norovirus? Norovirus is a highly contagious virus that causes vomiting, diarrhea, stomach cramping and sometimes a fever. Norovirus is not related to the influenza virus, although it is often called “stomach flu.” It […]
Food
The Benefits of Nutritional Yeast
When Jeanne invited her brother and sister-in-law over for Thanksgiving dinner, she didn’t remember until later that her sister-in-law, Kirstin, was a vegan. Concerned she wouldn’t have what Kirstin needed at the meal, she called […]
General
How to Avoid Weight Gain Over the Holidays
If you suspect that you gain weight during the holidays, you’re probably right. Scientists have found that we tend to pack on the pounds while celebrating and, unfortunately, fail to lose them in the months […]
Featured
7 Reasons Why Your Diet Isn’t Working
Rita had been on her diet for going on four weeks, and her scale had barely budged. During the first week, she lost a couple of pounds but, after that, it was slow going, and […]
Featured
Are Saunas and Steam Rooms Healthy?
As the air gets colder outside, you’re probably thinking about getting warm. But, just how warm do you want to be? If you’re considering a trip to the Are Saunas and Steam Rooms Healthy, we’re […]
Digestive Health
Bloating 101 – Why, What, How
Nobody likes feeling bloated, but it’s all too common of an occurrence. Your clothes don’t fit right, and it’s uncomfortable. In some cases, you might even feel stomach pain. Up to 30 percent of people […]
Disease Management
9 Side Effects of Antibiotics
There’s no disputing that antibiotics are lifesaving medications that have both increased the life expectancy of the world’s population and given many a better quality of life. On the whole, antibiotics have done much more […]
Featured
How to Overcome the Winter Blues
When the sun starts going down earlier in the day, you know winter is on its way. Not only does that bring on colder temperatures in most locations, but it also means we’ll have fewer […]