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When I was growing up, tea with honey and lemon was the standard response to a cough and sore throat. If the cough got bad enough, the cough medicine came out. And during my bouts of bronchitis, a prescription with codeine might be added. Today, we know that codeine is dangerous for kids. It’s not so safe for adults either. It’s an addictive opioid that, mixed with alcohol, can have…
I know a few people who still drink unfiltered tap water. They think paying extra money for bottled water or a water filtration system is silly. And they think people who don’t want to drink out of the tap are just being high maintenance. But there’s a good reason a lot of health-conscious folks refuse to drink from the tap unless they absolutely have to… Tap water is full of…
For most of us, gray hair is something we have to accept. As we get older, grays start popping up more and more… eventually, we’ve got a head full of them and a standing hair color appointment at the salon every month. Unfortunately, once your hair goes gray, there’s no hope that your hair will ever return to its original color. Gray hair is irreversible. At least that’s what we…
Lack of sleep can do far more than leave you cranky and unable to focus the next day. Without sleep, your brain fills with toxic waste, and bad sleep can age your bones. Research has even linked too little shuteye to life-threatening diseases like diabetes, heart disease and even cancer. Prolonged sleep deprivation, however, kills — which is something that scientists have known. But they didn’t know the exact mechanism…
Under the best of circumstances, a public restroom is a hotbed of disease. Even the cleanest restroom is full of hidden germs on surfaces and in the air. Now, we have the coronavirus to consider. Given all we know about how the present coronavirus is transmitted, a public restroom holds risks at every turn — dirty sinks, faucet handles and doorknobs, where the virus could survive for as long as…
As you know, insulin plays a big role in determining whether your blood sugar levels stay in the healthy zone or spiral out of control and lead to diabetes. And how sensitive your body’s cells are to that insulin can determine your risk of the disease. That’s why we’ve put together five of the easiest, science-backed ways to increase your insulin sensitivity, reduce insulin resistance and better control your blood…
Migraines are incredibly common. These debilitating headaches affect somewhere between 38 to 50 million Americans… possibly even more. Unfortunately, only half of these people experience any relief from migraine medications. Luckily, there may be a safe, natural way to ease the pain of serious migraines — yoga. Now, I know when you have a migraine the last thing you want to do is exercise (or do anything other than hide…
The coronavirus pandemic has had many of us locked in our homes for months now. Yet, studies show that the virus is transmitted far more easily indoors than out. So, if someone in your household has been exposed to the virus, the likelihood that you will end up with the virus increases when you’re in a confined space together. Luckily, there’s one simple thing you can do to help keep…
A few years ago, the paleo diet inspired me to give up one food. Giving it up helped me finally gain control over blood sugar spikes and defeat the high blood pressure I’d battled most of my adult life. It was one of the best decisions I’d ever made. And for quite a long time, I credited my rejuvenated health to that one thing. But in the years since I…
There’s really not much official guidance out there on how to reopen our lives with minimal risk during the COVID-19 pandemic. Most of the guidance being issued around reopening is addressed to businesses, schools and other public places. But what if you want to know how, or if it’s even possible, to participate in some of your favorite summer activities? I had begun to wonder if summer 2020 would be…