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If you are looking for a natural supplement that supports and promotes prostate health, then cast your eyes on the South African herbal remedy called pygeum. This remedy has ancient roots and has long been valued for its ability to manage bladder disorders, but scientific studies have shown it also has lots of potential for prostate health. Here are some reasons why you may want to consider pygeum to support…
When we think of heart problems, most of us tend to believe that men carry the bigger risk. But the truth is women are more than twice as likely to die after a heart attack than men. Thanks to mountains of research into what can help us avoid such a fate, it’s not a risk that you have to take lying down. In fact, simple dietary changes such as embracing…
Few of us give our gallbladders any thought until trouble starts. But this little organ does a lot, storing bile until it’s needed by the small intestine to digest fats and carry away toxins produced by the liver. Several years ago, my mom had to have her gallbladder removed in a procedure known as a cholecystectomy. She just had too many gallstones, and they were starting to cause a painful…
For many years, science has considered the brain neurotransmitter dopamine to be a key player in Parkinson’s disease. In scans of patients with Parkinson’s, scientists have been able to see the loss of dopamine neurons in a brain region called the substantia nigra. The death of these neurons is a hallmark of the disease. In addition to genetic and biological considerations, certain environmental factors are believed to play a role in…
Laughter is the best medicine. Surely you’ve heard that said. But is there any real proof that it’s true? I mean, sure, a good belly laugh is a great way to release tension (and a lot more fun than a good cry!), but what does it do for your health? Well, for instance, studies show that laughter can be a powerful immune booster. So watching comedy movies when you’re homesick…
Fifteen percent of U.S. adults or 37 million people in our country are living with chronic kidney disease (CKD) mostly due to high blood pressure and diabetes. In fact, it’s estimated that 73 percent of cases are from these two causes alone. If you’re one of them, you know that it’s a disease that generally worsens over time. Yet, it is possible to have CKD and not even know it.…
About a year ago I had a heart scare. I recognized the pain radiating from my chest up my arm and into my jaw as one of the symptoms of heart attack in women. Once in the ER, I saw a doctor right away, and she immediately ordered a battery of tests that showed I had not had a heart attack — but I spent a few hours in the…
Have you ever woken up in a puddle of drool? Odd question, I know. But if you have, then it’s almost a guarantee that you’ve been breathing through your mouth at night instead of your nose. Mouth breathing every once in a while isn’t necessarily a bad thing. But if you habitually breathe through your mouth, you could be putting yourself at risk of a lot of health complications. Let’s…
Atherosclerosis, or hardening of the arteries, is caused by plaque building in blood vessels that can lead to heart attack or stroke. Those plaques are made up of cholesterol, phospholipids and other miscellaneous fats, immune cells and fibrous components. Obesity and a diet high in fat and cholesterol are all established risk factors for atherosclerosis. In fact, some studies have shown that being obese makes a person two and a…
The other day, I took a spin with my friend in his brand-new car. “Still has that ‘new-car smell,’” I said to him. He grimaced. “Yeah, but I hear it’s not so good for you.” That may have been the understatement of the year — and you need to know why — and how to reduce the serious danger it poses… New cars, not old, cause cancer Everyone thinks that…