Posted on: August 13, 2015 Posted by: Michele Lee Comments: 0

Is your doctor robbing you of your personal energy?

Fatigue is one of the most common complaints among us Americans. And it’s such a vague symptom it could be tied to any number of illnesses. But what if you’re not sick at all and your oppressive fatigue is the result of an over-prescribed medication you really don’t need? That’s what happens when cookbook medicine is practiced by too many doctors. They dish out prescriptions based on flawed medical recipes…

Posted on: August 13, 2015 Posted by: Michele Lee Comments: 0

A hidden source of erectile problems

The risk for erectile dysfunction can increase as a man ages. And researchers at Kaiser Permanente in California have found a common practice that contributes to this problem. According to the study published in the British Journal of Urology International: The more medications you take — the greater your chance of erectile dysfunction (ED). The study, which tracked more than 37,000 men between the ages of 46 and 69, shows…

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A natural way to tamp down fibromyalgia pain

When you suffer from fibromyalgia, pain can be your constant companion. But for women suffering this debilitating condition, there’s a straightforward way to push back against the pain and ease your aches. Fibromyalgia can also cause extreme fatigue, disrupt sleep and cause severe mood disturbances. Researchers believe the condition is linked to distortion in the way the brain handles pain signals from the nervous system. Frequently, fibromyalgia symptoms begin after…

Posted on: August 13, 2015 Posted by: Michele Lee Comments: 0

Not just for athletes — this veggie boosts endurance and brain power

Up until now, the research on the benefits of beets and beet juice for athletes and athletic performance have centered around the nitrates in this root vegetable. These nitrates have been identified as being responsible for boosting blood circulation and increasing the transportation of oxygen to the muscles. In fact it was rumored that up to 90% of the athletes at the London Olympics were legally supplementing their diets with…

Posted on: August 12, 2015 Posted by: Michele Lee Comments: 0

In the kitchen with Kelley: Celery sticks with hummus and olives

Claim your FREE copy of Doctor’s Inside Secrets for Natural Cleansing and Detoxification and your FREE subscription to Easy Health Digest™ when you sign up today! I look at the beginning of a new school year much the same way most people look at Groundhog Day. I know it means that summer will soon be over, and I can hardly wait. The end of summer means cooler weather, football and…

Posted on: August 12, 2015 Posted by: Michele Lee Comments: 0

How to keep negative thoughts from sabotaging your diet or your life

Forces determined to undermine your efforts at controlling your diet surround you: tempting ads for snack foods that beam at you from the TV, the lure of fast food emporia that beckon from just about every corner… But there’s a plan you can use to evade this self-control sabotage. Focus your thoughts on the positive ways you have controlled your appetite and dieting behavior in the past. Forget about your…

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For better care, ask your doctor to enjoy some tunes

The right kind of music can soothe and ease anxiety as well as help with other mental and physical difficulties. And a study at The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston shows that the correct type of music played at the appropriate time could help you heal faster from surgery. However, the study shows that the music isn’t for your ears only. Instead, they found that if your surgeon…

Posted on: August 12, 2015 Posted by: Michele Lee Comments: 0

This martial arts tip can save you from a bad fall

Most of our public spaces and even our homes are well-lit and relatively easy to maneuver around. But there are many times when we just can’t seem to keep from knocking into things, tripping and falling. For people who wake in their sleep to use the restroom or get a glass of water and who are prone to tripping or falling, or who have poor balance overall or must maneuver…

Posted on: August 11, 2015 Posted by: Michele Lee Comments: 0

Leaky gut syndrome: When illness starts in the gut and overtakes the body

The stomach has ways of telling us when we’ve made a mistake. If we ate something that doesn’t agree with us, we might get symptoms like bloating, nausea, discomfort or pain. That’s usually when we reach for one of the many remedies that can alleviate the situation, from over-the-counter antacids, to home remedies like peppermint tea. In a short time, we get relief. But sometimes, digestive discomfort doesn’t ease up.…

Posted on: August 11, 2015 Posted by: Michele Lee Comments: 0

Fish oil looks promising for cancer therapy

Complementary medicine means combining conventional medical treatments with something considered less mainstream, like supplements or herbal remedies. Some conventional doctors understand the benefits of combining treatments, but many don’t. That’s why it’s especially helpful when research shows it can work. Take fish oil for example. The good news about the omega-3 fats found in fish oil just keep on coming. Now researchers have found a way in which it can…