The mineral magnesium is an essential nutrient that sustains every cell of the body. It helps power all cell functions and is critical to over 300 biologically active enzymes. Plants can't do without it, either; it regulates photosynthesis and...
Q: Every time I pick up the paper it seems there's some mention that a food is contaminated with deadly bacteria. Now it's apple slices; before it was melons and spinach. What's going on, and what can I do to protect my family? - Charlene J., Charleston, N.C.
Coffee can give you the shakes, but caffeine seems to have the opposite effect in people with Parkinson's disease, helping to relieve tremors and get them back on the move.
In the past, caffeine has been shown to reduce the...
In an attempt to own up to mistakes in chemical formulation of personal health care products for children and adults, Johnson & Johnson has announced it is in the process of removing dangerous chemicals from commonly used personal products in the next few years. These chemicals are associated with potential cancer and other serious health conditions.
Many Americans struggle with their weight. However, celebrity weight loss is often glamorized, even though their weight loss methods are frequently unhealthy and can even cause permanent health problems. While actors may see gaining or losing large amounts of...
Older guys with expanding waistlines (40 inches plus) are at risk for more than just another pair of Sans-a-Belt pants. They're chancing diabetes, heart disease, cancer and mental dysfunction, along with some below-the-belt problems, too.
Lower-urinary-tract symptoms (LUTS) that make...
Juicing fresh vegetables and fruits is a great way to add vital nutrients to your diet and to
promote good overall health. Fresh juice often tastes much better than commercially produced juices and is an excellent way to improve your...
The Gerson Institute is a natural treatment center in San Diego. It was started in 1977 by Charlotte Gerson, who is the daughter of Dr. Max Gerson. In the 1920s, Dr. Gerson discovered that the body can cure itself...
Is joint pain holding you back? Perhaps an achy ankle or sore knee is making it difficult to enjoy a run through your favorite park or even a short walk? Or a throbbing hip or shoulder prevents you from...
Seeds to plant vegetables don't magically pop out of vegetable plants. While in the old days farmers saved seeds from vegetables to plant next year's crop, today's commercial seed production is vastly different. Growers plant, grow and harvest an...
