If you have high cholesterol, you're certainly not alone; nearly half of all American adults have high cholesterol. Not all cholesterol is bad, though. Your body makes its own and uses it for important functions, such as producing cells...
A leaky gut can cause you to feel countless unpleasant symptoms, but the condition itself seems to fly under the radar given the fact that the mainstream media does little to recognize it as a serious problem.
Alternative health practitioners...
The wisdom of colonoscopy screening seems obvious. The test enables a physician to examine the lining of the entire colon and to remove small, potentially precancerous growths called polyps during the exam. As a result, it has the potential...
There was a time, not long ago, when animals grown for meat ate nothing but grass foraged in pastures and, usually in winter, hay derived from grasses. Over the last 60 or so years, industrial farming has preferred fast-fattening...
Catch a whiff of mystery musk on your lover's jacket and your stomach feels as if it's in free fall. Hear your competitor's gloating acceptance speech and your heart pounds. Watch a confident pal steal your crush and your...
A disease of any sort is something that we all try to protect ourselves against. But did you ever think that your gut actually plays a huge part in the process of keeping your heart healthy? Studies now show...
A recent study in the journal Pediatrics caught my eye as it related to childhood obesity. I spend a good deal of time discussing healthy eating and exercise with my patients and their families, but I continue to see...
Hemp is a valuable source of plant-based protein, vitamins, minerals and fatty acids. It provides the nutrients that our body needs to function properly. In less than 3 Tablespoons of the seed, oil or protein powder, you could significantly...
I think you should be able to exercise now despite having a heel spur. But you may need to adjust some of your yoga positions to avoid discomfort. Talk to your yoga instructor about your symptoms and what adjustments...
Wise food choices, such as low-fat dairy and antioxidant-rich vegetables, may protect you against some of today's top diet-related women's health issues.
Women are unique--thanks to our complex bodies, composed of a special blend of fat and muscle and regulated...
