Prevent painful gallbladder problems naturally. Over 25 million Americans have gallstones—yet only 1 million get diagnosed annually. Sudden, sharp pain in the upper abdomen, under the breastbone, near the right shoulder, or between the shoulder blades usually signals gallstones, hardened cholesterol deposits ranging in size from a grain of sand to a golf ball. A … READ MORE
What you and your blood pressure really need for Valentine’s Day. Love does far more than make the world go around. It helps remove plaque from the arteries, boosts the body’s immune response, relieves stress, and lengthens life. Do you have high blood pressure? A hug from a close friend or family member can lower hypertension. In … READ MORE
America’s most popular drug is now inhalable. If you’ve been keeping an eye on the news, I’m sure you couldn’t miss the FDA warning about the new AeroShot Caffeine Inhaler. The FDA issued a warning letter to the makers of AeroShot for “false or misleading statements” in their promotional materials which suggest that the product … READ MORE
Supportive supplements can help you live a long and healthy life. Recalls of pharmaceutical medicines—both over-the-counter and prescription—have recently surged, calling into question the quality of drug manufacturing in the United States. The FDA reports that over 1,742 drugs were taken off the market last year—up enormously from 426 recalls in 2008! In fact, independent … READ MORE
Hearing loss increasingly impacts young people. Approximately 36 million adults and half a million children in the United States have trouble hearing. And according to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD), 26 million Americans between the ages of 20 and 69 have hearing loss caused by loud noises. Everything from loud … READ MORE
Also pay attention to supplement-drug interactions. Worldwide, prescription drug abuse is even higher than the combined use of illicit drugs like cocaine, ecstasy, and heroin, finds the UN International Narcotics Control Board. In this country alone, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recently reported that abuse of prescription painkillers has led to an alarming 111% … READ MORE
You’re never too young to ensure a glowing complexion. Even in your 20s, fine lines—the harbinger of wrinkles—may start to appear. But a study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition shows that what you eat can combat the photoaging that leads to wrinkles. Using both food questionnaires and scientific analyses of ultraviolet damage in … READ MORE
The “super antioxidant” glutathione is a key player in both detox and disease prevention. The most important ingredient in healthy longevity may be something you’ve never heard of—glutathione. This antioxidant helps combat the ill effects of aging as well as diseases ranging from Alzheimer’s and dementia to cancer and cardiovascular problems. A combination of the … READ MORE
What the largest, long-term study really says about cell phone risks. Scientific research is meant to explain and enlighten. But the long-awaited Interphone Study of over 5,000 cell phone users with brain tumors is only adding to the confusion. Not even the expert epidemiologists who created this study can agree! Those from Australia, Israel, and … READ MORE
Why do most doctors and nurses take supplements if they aren’t useful? The April issue of Reader’s Digest ran an anti-vitamin article that’s generated quite a lot of responses. That may be because more than half of all Americans currently take nutritional supplements. According to the Orthomolecular Medicine News Service, here’s just some of what … READ MORE
