Colorful Detergent Pods Create Major Risk for Children
For 63 years, American kids have been playing Candyland, with its Gum Drop Mountain and Queen Frostine. So it's no surprise infants are attracted to little packages of sweet-looking treats from the time they can crawl. (Your job is to offer healthy alternatives!) But when kids started munching on highly concentrated pods of laundry detergent that come in tasty-looking colors...
Would You Take this Wonder Drug?
It's 9 a.m. in the office, time for my daily medication. As usual, I slink off to the fire escape for my fix. Twenty minutes later, I'm back at my desk, brimming with vitality and raring to go.
Fight Late Night Cravings That Boost Your Belly Fat
Q: I have trouble falling asleep, and I find myself opening the fridge after midnight, almost every night. I'm putting on a lot of weight! How do I get off this roller coaster? - Elsie T., Moline, Ill. A: There are two ways to deal with late-night food cravings: First, you can change what happens when you're about to swing...
The Healing Touch of Green Tea
Sipping a cup of green tea, whether hot, cold, or in a bottled beverage, is becoming an increasingly popular past-time for Americans—intake has more than doubled in the past four years...
6% of U.S. Adults Have Thyroid Disease: Get to Know This Tiny Gland
Many people diagnosed with a thyroid condition are surprised that such a tiny gland can have such a profound impact on overall health and well-being. Throughout life, this busy gland is constantly producing hormones that influence metabolism. When disease causes your thyroid gland to slack off and underproduce thyroid hormone, or overwork and produce too much of it, you'll know...
Alternative Therapies Gaining Acceptance with Many Doctors
In light of supportive research over the past decade highlighting the benefits of alternative and complimentary therapies, more and more traditional Western doctors are beginning to accept these approaches for their patients. With a more integrative approach, patients can benefit from both conventional Western medicine and alternative therapies for optimal health. Integrative Approaches Work According to a study published in the...
Zinc Deficiency Linked to Inflammatory Health Issues
In a study completed at Oregon State University, researchers have found that zinc is a vital nutrient that is poorly absorbed by older people. Additionally, many people with deficient levels of zinc are prone to higher levels of degenerative disease, including cancer, heart disease and auto immune system disorders. Senior Citizens and Zinc In the study published in the Journal of...
16 Million People Don’t Know They Have High Blood Pressure
A brisk walk, pumping iron, even a roll in the hay can make your systolic blood pressure rise - temporarily. But if, like "Southland's" Regina King (svelte and athletic) or ex-quarterback Joe Montana (who'd think it?), you have chronic high blood pressure, you want to know it NOW. New stats from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reveal that...
Are Your French Fries Really Cancer Sticks in Disguise?
Acrylamide is a chemical that naturally occurs when potatoes or starchy foods are fried or baked at high temperatures. The chemical is also highly linked to cancer. So, while you may love french fries, you may be adding a serving of cancer to your meal every time you munch down on them. Frozen and Fried (or Baked) In a study published...
The Not Uncommon Poop Transplant
It might sound icky and gross, but fecal transplants can be beneficial for individuals with extreme cases of intestinal Clostridium difficile (C. diff) infections. C. diff can run out of control due to antibiotic overuse and when probiotic consumption does not restore gut health. Transplanting Poop?!?! C. diff is an infection that can flourish within the intestines when antibiotics are repeatedly...
