Millions of Americans are taking a class of drugs commonly used to reduce acid in the stomach. Recent evidence shows that taking these drugs is linked to a higher risk of kidney disease than not taking them. These drugs called proton pump inhibitors, or PPIs, are among the most commonly used drugs worldwide. They are used to relieve symptoms of acid reflux and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). For the full story, watch the video below as reported by Lester Holt and NBC Nightly...
read moreThe Zika virus has recently been in the news for its rapid spread through Brazil and now, potentially neighboring countries which has some fearing a pandemic. Spread by the Aedes mosquitoes, Zika causes neurological problems and birth defects. It is alleged that this virus has been caused by the insecticide company Oxitec which, in an attempt to fight dengue fever, built a genetically modified mosquito farm in Brazil in 2012. Three years later, in 2015 the GM mosquitos were released into the wild declaring a success in beginning to lower...
read moreA neti pot is a container in the shape of a small ceramic teapot that holds a salt solution which the user pours into one nostril and lets flow out of the other nostril to relieve various ailments. It has been used in Ayurvedic medicine for thousands of years and in the ancient language of Sanskrit means, “nasal cleansing”. Before you reach for an over-the-counter (OTC) remedy that may temporarily relieve nasal congestion, cold symptoms, allergies, and many other related ailments, a neti pot may do the trick naturally. Try these 4 reasons to...
read moreEven as major campaigns, studies and reports continue to cite the dangers and causes of diabetes, the number of Americans afflicted with this condition continues to grow. It is a disease that, aside from a hereditary marker or medical condition, can easily be avoided through diet and exercise. However, changing your way of eating and adding exercise may help you reverse the possibility of developing this incurable condition. As you decide how to make such changes it is important to monitor yourself if you are at high risk which includes...
read moreThere may be times in your life that you eat a meal and have various adverse reactions. These could include bloating, belching, headache, dry mouth, gas pains, diarrhea, constipation or an overall feeling of being uncomfortable. Most often these presentations are blamed on overindulgence eating or excessively rich foods that you rarely get a chance to enjoy. However, it could be the mismanagement of food choices that are not only creating digestive difficulty after a special meal, but could be plaguing you on an everyday level without you...
read moreSmoking tobacco is one of the top leading causes of death in the world. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, “Cigarette smoking is responsible for more than 480,000 deaths per year in the United States, including nearly 42,000 deaths resulting from secondhand smoke exposure. This is about one in five deaths annually, or 1,300 deaths every day.” However, e-cigarettes are still a relatively new mainstream smoking tool which, in some studies, have been linked to scores of people slowing or quitting tobacco altogether. The...
read moreFluoride has been the dental health staple for over 70 years. It was believed that fluoride quickly brought tooth decay to a halt and was therefore added to the public water supply in 1944 and toothpaste shortly thereafter. Today, fluoride is used in practically every dental practice, from toothpaste and mouthwash to in-office procedures. However, after nearly a century of use, fluoride is currently being linked as a possible, underlying cause of thyroid, brain, bone and possibly various cancer related issues. These recent dangers of fluoride...
read moreIf you struggle with skin issues such as adult acne or you just want your skin to look healthier there are several things you can do. Your skin can benefit from lots of water, avoiding processed foods, eating a clean plant based diet and by adding a few servings of super seeds per day. Super seeds are highly potent botanicals that when eaten raw or topically applied as an oil, offer a variety of healthy skin benefits. These 5 super seeds for super skin may be an excellent addition to your diet for optimal skin health. Don’t Lax in Flax...
read moreAccording to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one in three American adults are either diagnosed with prehypertension, a warning that hypertension (high blood pressure) is on the rise, or have high blood pressure. Only about half diagnosed get their condition under control and in 2013 hypertension was the cause of the death of 360,000 Americans, almost 1,000 per day. These are disconcerting numbers and even more disturbing is the fact that most people can prevent this condition by making some easy lifestyle changes. In fact,...
read moreIt might be in your shampoo, toothpaste, mouthwash, chapstick, candy, you name it, but peppermint is a lot closer to you than you may think. This sweet, spicy scent works well in grooming products for its clean, tingling essence. It also gives sweet treats a spicy, refreshing kick that sometimes makes one breathe in through pursed lips to get the full effect. These 5 ways peppermint can work for you just may have you using it for a variety of fixes, improvements or as an overall mood enhancer. Exercise Performance If you find yourself moaning...
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