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I’ve had poor eyesight since childhood. I got my first pair of glasses at age six. And almost 60 years later, less-than-ideal vision is something I’ve learned to live with. But my nearsightedness does not affect the health of my eyes, and it’s a far cry from other eye conditions that a person my age could develop. The vision problems brought on by these conditions could end in blindness or…
We’ve all been there… you brush against a patch of poison ivy, test out a new skincare product or put on a new piece of cute (albeit cheap) costume jewelry and your skin erupts in itchy hives and blisters. This, my friend, is a phenomenon known as allergic contact dermatitis. It can be caused by a variety of things. Poison ivy or poison oak, for example, cause allergic contact dermatitis…
It’s been quite some time since I’ve written about glyphosate, the main chemical ingredient in the widely used weedkiller, Roundup. It’s been a while since I reported to you about how Monsanto, the manufacturer of Roundup, covered up the presence of this poison in at least five brands of orange juice. But glyphosate hasn’t gone away. I’m sorry to report that the Environmental Working Group has discovered that this toxic…
Do you have a hard time concentrating? Do you forget words or lose your train of thought during conversations? Do you feel spacey and out of it often? If you do, you may be dealing with brain fog. Brain fog isn’t an official medical condition, it’s a symptom of a wide variety of medical conditions including anxiety, depression, autoimmune disorders, chronic Lyme disease and hypothyroidism, just to name a few.…
You might be most familiar with titanium dioxide as an ingredient listed in your sunscreen. It’s used in other products as well to boost their whiteness or opacity, including plastics and cosmetics. But you may not know that it’s a food additive as well. A “food grade” version is found in everything from chewing gum to cheese to chocolate to condiments. And unfortunately, this ingredient is in so many everyday…
There’s no doubt that the coronavirus pandemic has caused added stress. Whether we’re worried about the virus itself, finances or just getting used to the “new normal,” anxiety levels for Americans have soared. And if you have diabetes, you should know there’s something else that may be soaring along with your stress… Your blood sugar. In fact, according to a brand-new study from researchers at The Ohio State University Wexner…
The pandemic has put a big kink in just about everything. We do less, go fewer places and businesses are suffering. One industry that has really been hit hard, possibly irreparably, could have a big impact on your health… Many gyms closed soon after the pandemic started, and though some are now opening up amid strict safety rules, they’re finding their clients aren’t exactly sprinting back. To make matters worse…
How do you live to 100? Despite what you may have heard, it doesn’t require extreme diets, expensive medical procedures or unusual health rituals. In fact, some of the most effective ways to improve your odds of hitting 100 seem to be the simplest. Eating a healthy diet will help you live a long and healthy life. Regular exercise will do the same. But even diet and exercise aren’t the…
About 18 months ago, I discovered that I had high blood pressure. I listened to what my doctor had to say, but I also did my research, which included investigating 11 different types of high blood pressure medications — many of which are linked to lung cancer and breast cancer. There’s also diarrhea, lightheadedness and muscle cramping you might have to contend with. Needless to say, I was not happy…
Oatmeal isn’t just for breakfast or cold winter days. You can enjoy this amazingly healthy meal even in the heat of the summer. If you need something filling to keep you going for a few hours, you can’t go wrong with oatmeal, that’s for sure. But it’s so much more than that… Oatmeal can help you beat back metabolic syndrome. Metabolic syndrome is a nasty health condition that just seems…