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Most people do not think much about their liver until they experience some health issue that is caused when it does not function properly. Some of the more common ailments that affect a large percentage of the population can be partly caused by a poorly functioning liver. Ailments thought to result from a poorly functioning liver include hepatitis, high cholesterol, fatigue, allergies and an impaired...
4/22/2014 12:29:34 AM
New research from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and the Harvard School of Public Health has found that ADHD and mental disorders are linked to fluoridated water. This research began in 2006 and included an analysis that led to the identification of five industrial chemicals as developmental neurotoxicants. Since then, six additional chemicals have been added to this list, including manganese...
4/16/2014 2:00:45 AM
Arteries are responsible for carrying oxygen-rich blood throughout the body. When you have healthy arteries, blood flows through the body quite easily. As you age, fatty deposits, cholesterol and cellular waste products settle on the inner walls of your arteries. Research shows that pomegranate can actually help clean your arteries helping to keep blood flowing smoothly. When arteries become clogged,...
4/1/2014 9:00:00 PM
So you’ve heard about the incredible powers of cancer-fighting foods, but are they all hype or the real deal? The truth is that cancer is a very complex disease that can develop for a number of reasons, and no food can fully cure or prevent it.With that said, some foods are loaded with ingredients that pack a powerful punch against cancer and other serious health conditions.In fact, studies endorsed...
4/1/2014 7:00:00 AM
The idea of eating to suppress appetite is more than a little appealing, and it makes sense. Of course, when you think about it, we do in fact eat to remove hunger. That sounds like an oversimplification but sometimes keeping it simple works out for the best. Since many people reach out to food in times of stress, anxiety and depression, sometimes we do have to make sure we are eating to fully satisfy...
3/26/2014 10:50:10 PM
If the first image that comes to mind when you hear the phrase "Paleo diet" is one of a cave man then you at least have a foggy notion of the bare bones of this diet. Beyond that, things might seem murky. As modern man and woman continue on our often frustrating path toward health and fitness, many of our contemporaries subscribe to the notion that we could in fact learn a thing or two about diet...
3/23/2014 10:00:00 PM
Due to its rough and leather-textured skin, the tiny avocado is sometimes called the Alligator Pear. Underneath that tough exterior lies a creamy and beautiful fruit that is teeming with health benefits that can improve your well-being. The beauty of the avocado is that it is so easy to add to your menu that, between its health benefits and easy assimilation, you might just find it a perfect food....
3/18/2014 9:01:06 PM
You know the feeling. Nose is stuffed. That tickle in the back of the throat makes it painful to swallow. You feel deep soreness in the muscles. Next thing, you’re in bed with a box of tissues.The flu season is in full swing and it’s shaping up as a bad one. The Centers for Disease Control’s weekly influenza summary update for the week ending Dec. 28 shows almost all of the U.S. mainland dealing with...
1/9/2014 7:56:59 PM
Another holiday season has come and gone. Say goodbye to the parties and to the calorie-filled food and drink for another year. Now that the calendar has changed, people strive to make lasting changes in their lives and getting in shape is traditionally at the top of the list of resolutions. That means people often start hitting the gym, hoping to look good when bathing suit season hits. While a new...
1/3/2014 7:53:56 PM
Cosmetic surgery is focused on improving the appearance of a certain part of the body. The term is often confused with plastic surgery which involves reconstruction of the areas affected by trauma, genetic disorders or illness. In either case, the surgery always carries certain risks and other methods of remedy should be researched before making any final decisions. Health HistoryThe patient’s health...
12/7/2013 12:22:00 AM
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