If you’re suffering more than an occasional restless night, you may be at risk for more than a few tired mornings. Absence of quality sleep is being seen more and more by scientists and physicians as a link to chronic disease, hormone dysfunction, high blood pressure, and disruptions in the immune system’s ability to function properly. Lack of sleep is even being considered as a contributing factor to a premature death. Millions at Risk Between 40 and 50 million Americans currently suffer from a sleep disorder and many may not know it....
read moreWomen have always been encouraged to receive a pelvic exam during their annual visit to the gynecologist. However, the American College of Physicians (ACP) is advising that these routine exams are not necessary for symptomless women and is causing more harm in these healthy women. In a new evidence-based guideline, “Screening Pelvic Examination in Adult Women,” published in Annals of Internal Medicine, the ACP states that only women with symptoms should be having annual pelvic exams. In 2010, 62 million American women had a pelvic exam as...
read moreThis past June, the New York Senate passed a bill legalizing medical marijuana; as it waits for Gov. Cuomo’s signature, the state is slated to become the 23rd in the nation that legalizes cannabis for medicinal purposes. Much research has been conducted about the drug that for decades has been maligned by law enforcement agencies as a “gateway” intoxicant largely used for recreational purposes. Even former President Bill Clinton has come out in favor of medicinal uses for the drug, echoing President Obama’s endorsement of state-by-state...
read moreAn earache can completely throw you off balance. The experience is painful and extremely challenging to get through. OTC (over the counter) remedies will often quell the pain but these 7 natural earache remedies may offer more relief. The pain is usually due to fluid buildup in the middle ear which can cause pressure. If the fluid sits too long it can become infected where antibiotics become inevitable. This is usually indicated by extreme pain and high fever. Yet, an infection can be reversed through alternative remedies but it may take...
read moreThe importance of touch can be traced to practically every species. It has been shown to cause a chain reaction that immediately responds by the release of pleasant feeling cerebral responses. Whether it’s a gentle brush across your shoulder by someone’s hand or a full on hug, a spurt of happy brain goodness just may make you smile. One study from the University of North Carolina found that women who hugged their spouse or partner frequently (even for just 20 seconds) had lower blood pressure, possibly because a warm embrace increases...
read moreMany parents are suspicious about the health safety of vaccines for their children. A new review commissioned by the federal government found that vaccines administered in the early years of a child’s life are indeed safe. Published in the journal Pediatrics, the review commissioned by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, US Department of Health and Human Services to RAND Corporation of California also found that adverse side effects to these vaccines sometimes do occur, but they are rare. Such rare effects include intestinal...
read moreOlive oil, which has been cultivated in Asia and in the Mediterranean for thousands of years, is among nature’s most perfect remedies. For thousands of years, ancient civilizations have used olive oil as well as honey to treat open wounds largely due to their anti-fungal and antibacterial properties. Outside the body, olive oil can also be used as a moisturizer to soften skin and hair, reduce stretch marks, and build stronger, softer cuticles. Some claim it has an ability to curb hair loss. Since olive oil also contains vitamin E, it is a...
read moreNo matter what your diet and exercise goals, adding a protein powder or protein shake can be one of the most helpful forms of nutritional supplementation. Unless you are an 18-year-old male with a rock solid metabolism, some form of added protein is probably necessary to add lean muscle to a flabby or undersized frame. But the benefits of protein aren’t just for hardcore weight trainers. Doctors and nutritionists often recommend increased protein intake to treat a range of metabolic disorders including high cholesterol, diabetes and metabolic...
read moreVertigo is the presentation of odd sensations such as spinning, dizziness, whirling, and moving while you are standing still. It is not a disease but a condition that can affect your balance on a minor nagging level to an all out assault that renders you incapable of getting out of bed. Disorientation, faintness, nausea, sweating, tinnitus (ringing in the ears), weak limbs, involuntary eye movements, and extreme motion sensation are all symptoms that may occur. Natural remedies for vertigo may be a good starting point before using...
read moreExpectant mothers who live within a mile of where pesticides are used have an increased risk of autism developing in their child. According to the study published June 23 in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives, researchers studies 1,000 families with children who were 2 to 5-years-old. 316 of these children were developing healthy, 486 were diagnosed with autism, and 168 had another developmental delay. The mother’s were asked to list their address and where they were living before and during pregnancy. Researchers compared this...
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