Summer heat makes people’s body temperatures rise. The body automatically triggers certain functions to keep cool, such as increasing sweating and breathing. However, heat stroke may result when the ambient temperature is too high and physiological self-adjustments fail to control body temperature. So how do we know if heat stroke is imminent? And how can…
Dr. Weil’s Guide to Headaches: Their Causes, Prevention, and Treatment
The good news is that most headaches can be overcome once you know the cause and are able to get proper treatment. Learn more from “Dr. Weil’s Guide To Headaches.” Almost everyone has a headache now and then, but many people are plagued with chronic headaches that can interfere with everyday life. The good news…
The Essential Guide to Arthritis: Symptoms, Causes, Treatments, and Natural Approaches
Arthritis is a joint disorder that is the most common cause of disability in the United States, with approximately 50 million adults and 300,000 children affected by it. It typically involves inflammation, swelling, and degeneration of one or more joints and causes pain when the joint moves. Anatomy of a Joint Soft tissues cushion your joints…
Vitamin D Supplements May Cut Heart Attack Risk
A recent study published in the British Medical Journal found that taking a vitamin D supplement may reduce the incidence of heart attacks and other major cardiovascular events. “Most other studies have not found benefit for vitamin D for major cardiovascular events,” senior investigator Rachel Neale, who holds a doctorate in skin cancer prevention, told Medscape…
4 Tips for Staying Hydrated and a Decoction for Kidney Stone Prevention and Constipation Relief
One of the greatest gifts of our planet is water. Water is the source of life and a vital element of good health for all of earth’s inhabitants and its environments. Drinking water has many obvious benefits. However, drinking too much water can cause water intoxication and include symptoms such as dizziness, vomiting, and other complications….
Following Injury, Veteran Becomes Inventor to Help Disabled
It all began in an automotive repair shop in the hilly Northern California town of San Luis Obispo. Born into a family of tinkerers and mechanics, Rory Cooper had always been a curious young man and frequently looked over his parents’ shoulders as they addressed a myriad of mechanical problems at their automotive repair shop….
Anxiety Diarrhea: What Causes It and How to Cure It
If you’ve ever received distressing news and needed to rush to the bathroom, you know that feeling anxious or nervous can have a direct effect on your digestive system. Key Takeaways Diarrhea and other stomach upsets are common symptoms of anxiety. Communication between the brain and the gut, and vice versa, is key to how…
The Unsettling Rise of Microwave Syndrome
Follow the series “EMF: The Invisible Hazard” here. Courtney Gilardi’s 10-year-old daughter never had problems sleeping. But in August 2020, the morning after a 5G cell tower was installed within 450 feet of their Pittsfield, Massachusetts, home, she woke up complaining of headaches, dizziness, a buzzing in her head, and general malaise. Normally, she gets…
5 Skin Care Tips for Maintaining a Healthy Youthful Glow
Is there a fountain of youth for aging skin? Many commercial products certainly claim as much—however, with proper care, we can preserve a youthful glow naturally. Skin aging is a complex, physiological process determined by both intrinsic and extrinsic factors. In natural aging, the skin becomes thinner and drier with wrinkles and changes in color…
Natural Compound Boosts Serotonin Levels, Supports Healthy Weight, New Study Suggests
Health Viewpoints According to the Centers for Disease Control, a shocking 73 percent of American adults are currently either overweight or obese—setting the stage for soaring rates of Type 2 diabetes and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. In addition, experts report that the incidence of major depression—with symptoms of fatigue, anxiety, and insomnia—is on the rise…
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