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DO YOU HAVE ANEMIA?
What is anemia? Anemia is a condition in which you lack enough healthy red blood cells to carry adequate oxygen to your body’s tissues. Put simply, a person is anemic when the number of red blood cells circulating through their body is lower than normal. There are many forms of anemia, each with its own…
Read MoreNATURAL REMEDIES FOR IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME
Irritable bowel syndrome is the most common gastrointestinal disorder in the United States. Chances are, you or someone you know has it. Although, it’s not a disease most of us like to talk about, since the symptoms are so embarrassing and unpleasant, it’s at the top of your mind even if you aren’t comfortable mentioning…
Read MoreCOPD AND CHRONIC LUNG PROBLEMS.
COPD stands for chronic, obstructive, pulmonary disorder and is a term that that includes chronic bronchitis, emphysema and asthma. COPD is now the third leading cause of death in the U.S. That means you have a higher chance of dying from these lung problems than you do from an accident, a stroke, Alzheimer’s or even…
Read MoreThyroid Problems: The Hidden Epidemic That Can Destroy Your Health
Your thyroid gland is a small, butterfly-shaped endocrine gland located in the base of the neck just below the Adam’s apple. Although relatively small, the thyroid gland plays a huge role in our body. It influences the body’s metabolism and regulates the function of the body’s most important organs, including the heart, brain, liver, kidneys…
Read MoreThe Thyroid – Adrenal Connection
On our show we talked about the function of the thyroid and how your thyroid gland is like your body’s gas pedal. When it’s cruising at the right speed, you feel great. But when it’s not “giving enough gas” – or not producing enough thyroid hormone – you feel like you’re driving in slow motion…
Read MoreDEFENDING YOUR BODY AGAINST METABOLIC SYNDROME
Metabolic syndrome is a nasty health condition that is as widespread as pimples and the common cold and seems to just sneak up on you as you age. According to the American Heart Association, 47 million Americans have it. That’s a staggering one out of every six people in this country. Also known as insulin…
Read MoreHOW ENDOCRINE DISRUPTORS DESTROY YOUR BODY.
What is an endocrine disruptor? According to the National Institute of Environmental Health Science, endocrine disruptors are chemicals that may interfere with the body’s endocrine system and produce adverse developmental, reproductive, neurological and immune effects in both humans and wildlife. The damage is believed to be most severe during prenatal or early pregnancy exposure. What…
Read MoreSpirulina: A Superfood That’s Your Heart’s Best Friend
There’s no question that your heart is one of the most important organs in your body. And, if you don’t keep it healthy, you’re at risk of cardiovascular disease, heart attack, and even heart failure. Of course, there are a number of ways that we’ve all heard about that can boost your heart health from…
Read MoreWalnuts may help lower blood pressure for those at risk of heart disease.
When combined with a diet low in saturated fats, eating walnuts may help lower blood pressure in people at risk for cardiovascular disease, according to a new Penn State study. In a randomized, controlled trial, researchers examined the effects of replacing some of the saturated fats in participants’ diets with walnuts. They found that when…
Read MoreCan a Popular Antihistamine Drug Cause Brain Fog?
The latest research has shown that common anticholinergic drugs (diphenhydramine) like Benadryl® are linked to increased risk of dementia. What is diphenhydramine? Diphenhydramine is an antihistamine that reduces the effects of natural chemical histamine in the body. Histamine can produce symptoms of sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and runny nose. Diphenhydramine is used to treat sneezing,…
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