Posted on: November 9, 2016 Posted by: Michele Lee Comments: 0

The natural way to turn down tinnitus

You’ve probably experienced ringing in your ears at some point in your life — whether you got pool water stuck in your ear, sat too close to a speaker at a loud concert or got an ear infection. And this ringing is pretty annoying. In fact, if it goes on for too long, it’s enough to drive you crazy… Fortunately, for most people, ringing ears (otherwise known as tinnitus) will…

Posted on: November 9, 2016 Posted by: Michele Lee Comments: 0

How hypochondria can really make you sick

Does anxiety about your health keep you up at night? Or send you running to the doctor every other week? If it does, you may be making matters worse… Being anxious about your health puts unnecessary stress on your body. And, in an ironic twist of fate, may actually make you sick. It can affect your digestion and gut health, give you headaches and cause inflammation in your lungs. But…

Posted on: November 9, 2016 Posted by: Michele Lee Comments: 0

In the Kitchen with Kelley: Wild rice, almond and mushroom stuffing

Traditional bread stuffing is something I looked forward to as a kid, more than anything else on my mom’s Thanksgiving Day table. Even dessert. But now that I’ve had the opportunity to expand my palette, I’m ready to move beyond bread. If I’m going to stuff myself more than I normally would on this day of thanks and togetherness with my family, I want to get a little more out…

Posted on: November 8, 2016 Posted by: Michele Lee Comments: 0

What you should know about menopause ‘brain fog’

Have you ever gone through a period where you can’t think clearly? You forget names, common words and struggle to maintain your train of thought. It can be alarming to say the least. But the good news is, it’s probably not dementia. If you’re a woman between the ages of 40 and 60, it’s more likely a case of menopause brain fog. Brain fog strikes 60 percent of women going…

Posted on: November 8, 2016 Posted by: Michele Lee Comments: 0

The dangerous threat of cancer over-diagnosis

Cancer is one of the most terrifying health epidemics worldwide. But there’s another epidemic that’s just as scary… cancer over-diagnosis. Aggressive cancer screening is designed to catch cancer early and save lives. But instead, it’s detecting minor abnormalities that are unlikely to ever cause symptoms. These abnormalities won’t develop into full-blown cancer or lead to death. The body will most likely resolve them on its own. But people are receiving…

Posted on: November 8, 2016 Posted by: Michele Lee Comments: 0

18+ ways your spice rack is a medicine cabinet

Herbs and spices have been used for thousands of years by traditional cultures the world over. Besides creating a diversity of flavor and aroma, spices have been researched for their powerful health-boosting and curative effects. Many common herbs and spices have been shown to help protect against the most devastating chronic conditions — including cancer, diabetes and heart disease. If you’ve never thought about trading in your medicine cabinet for your…

Posted on: November 8, 2016 Posted by: Michele Lee Comments: 0

Protect yourself from the growing threat of Lyme disease

There’s a silent epidemic creeping up around us, and mainstream medicine has only just begun to take a serious look… I’m talking about Lyme disease. Conventional treatment for this devastating illness is first-line antibiotic therapy after infection occurs. The problem with that is… most people who contract Lyme disease don’t know they’ve been exposed until years later when symptoms begin to surface: aches and flu-like feelings, severe pain and stiffness,…

Posted on: November 7, 2016 Posted by: Michele Lee Comments: 0

Will new tests reveal truth about cholesterol?

Have you heard about the latest in cholesterol testing? It is called LDL particle number (LDL-P) and size.And it’s about time mainstream medicine inched closer to our relationship with cholesterol… Until this revelation, cholesterol testing has focused unnecessarily on LDL cholesterol.  Now let’s look at these newer blood tests for heart disease risk profiling. I am still convinced that there are more important risks to look at than even lipoproteins.…

Posted on: November 7, 2016 Posted by: Michele Lee Comments: 0

Water retention: How to lose it for good

Bloating caused by water retention is something most of us deal with at some point in our lives. One day your favorite jeans fit perfectly… and the next they may feel two sizes too small. Water retention makes you feel puffy and stiff. It’s the first thing you lose when you diet, and the first thing to come back. It’s annoying, irritating, bothersome… and totally unnecessary. So it’s time to…

Posted on: November 7, 2016 Posted by: Michele Lee Comments: 0

Whey is the way to muscle out stroke and heart disease risk

If you’re not a body builder, you probably wouldn’t think it’s worth your while to take a whey protein powder supplement. But building muscle is far from the only benefit they offer: protein powders can also boost your metabolism and help you lose weight. Still, if you really want to know the most compelling reason to take a protein powder… It’s to boost your odds against two deadly diseases… heart…