That burning sensation that you feel rising up in your throat may not just be your distaste for the American political system as it could be acid reflux. Also known as gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD this condition affects approximately twenty percent of American adults and in some cases may lead to bleeding ulcers in the esophagus. In rare instances, it could be an indication of a condition called Barrett’s which is linked to esophageal cancer. If you are suffering from symptoms that may be acid reflux, see your doctor for a full...
read moreWe are basically still in the digital Wild West with snippets of compromising health information coming to light every day as a result. From depression caused by continued social media use or developed insomnia due to staring at a blue screen before bed, integrating rapid technology into society eventually has its drawbacks. Another possible danger is how studies reveal cell phone use could lead to macular degeneration and other vision challenges. A recent study cites how Taiwanese people, some of the most cell phone addicted in the world,...
read moreThe effects of blueberries on the body have been studied over and over to continually show impressive health benefits in many ways. From high antioxidant compounds to direct correlation in preventing heart disease these sweet blue orbs fall into the super food category not only for adults but, reports indicate, highly beneficial for children. Recently blueberries have been studied for their effects on kids between the ages of 7 to 10. This is primarily due to the fact that children are becoming more susceptible to information overload,...
read moreAs flu season approaches, almost everywhere you look there is an opportunity to get a flu shot and sometimes for no charge. From your doctor’s office to your local pharmacy, school or even library flu shots seem to be a mandatory part of flu season. Yet, rarely do people question whether or not it is a good idea to succumb to this preventative approach or take your health into your own hands instead. The Mechanics Every year the media and the government unite to advertise the importance of receiving a flu shot. Scientists use a detailed model...
read moreIf you have had chickenpox you are predisposed to potentially developing shingles. This is the eruption of painful blisters that usually present in a single stripe along the torso although it could appear just about anywhere on the body. The blisters are from the same varicella-zoster virus outbreak that caused your chickenpox years ago. Since then it has sat dormant near your spinal cord and brain able to irritate at any given time. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as reported by Prevention, “Nearly 1 in 3...
read moreIt is the right fuel that keeps a vehicle going and it is this same approach that can apply to your body. Eating fresh, unprocessed foods has been proven numerous times, by reputable studies, to enhance optimal health. Yet, it seems that the powers to be are making that harder everyday. Rather than eat whole, organic produce, Big Food Corp. creates its version of ways to give you what you think is healthy when all you are doing is eating ‘faux healthy’ processed foods instead. It’s not that hard to reassess your food choices and a new study...
read moreHumans may not need a nuclear catastrophe to wipe them off the face of the earth when practically every home is at risk of systematically doing it alone. Microwaves and other electromagnetic frequencies (EMF’s) have been studied for years and now recent testing brings to light new concerns. Although technology has certainly become much more advanced, when it comes to cooking your food in seconds or speeding along the internet, systemic accumulated effects could only be studied after ten, twenty, thirty years or more, which is now. Learn how...
read moreSometimes mixing up your produce intake with some new, exotic, highly nutritious foods you never heard of could be a valuable move. Some of these oddities significantly surpass your everyday apple, orange, carrot or cucumber vitamin, mineral and enzyme percentage. Jackfruit is one of these foods and it has slowly been making the kitchen rounds with current interest beginning to rise. Some are even touting jackfruit as a potential “miracle crop” that could aid global food banks in reducing expensive, environmentally draining meat production....
read moreAge-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a condition that affects upwards of 11 million people in the United States alone. It is a disease that attacks a small location in the center of the eye causing blurriness, spots, compromised depth perception, peripheral challenges and in some cases, blindness. There are two types of AMD, wet and dry, with the wet diagnosis as more advanced and potentially leading to vision loss. There is available treatment that may be able to significantly slow AMD progress or, with recent laboratory study...
read moreAs more people develop macular degeneration, scientists continue research to figure out still unknown causes and remedies. This dangerous disease that could lead to blindness has no cure, but in a high percentage of cases, can be slowed through macular degeneration eye vitamins and supplements. New research has emerged showing the beginning of potential genetic markers that could be detected prior to development. Also, there is a recent cell reprogramming study that is showing promise in possibly reversing damaged neurons causing macular...
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