A healthy bowel transit time should take between 16 and 24 hours from eating to eliminating. But the average American can go up to 96 hours without a bowel movement. Thats four days that rotting waste has been in your system blocking the absorption of key minerals and nutrients causing fatigue and severe abdominal pain
Recent scientific studies have discovered a simple compound that can help enhance, improve and even lengthen your lifewithout any negative side effects. Its called resveratrol and can be found in red wine, grapes, peanuts, seeds, various Chinese and Japanese herbs, raspberries, blueberries and cranberries. Another compound found in the skin of red grapes and berries
Although exercise is needed for general well-being, running shoes may be detrimental to hips, knees and ankles, a new study suggests. Despite physicians stressing the importance of exercise, research published in PM&R: The Journal of Injury, Function and Rehabilitation, suggests that running in sneakers exert more stress on joints than running barefoot does. Researchers selected
A vitamin D deficiency can not only lead to decreased bone strength, but according to The Vitamin D Council, serious medical problems could arise. Studies show that ensuring optimal and adequate levels of this vitamin may promote heart and cardiovascular health, support strong immunity, enhance mood and mental health, promote strong and healthy muscle function
Hows that? Im sorry, could you repeat it? Come again? These are common expressions people use when they cant hear what has been said to them. Some folks suffer hearing loss due to medical conditions. And rising degrees of noise pollution have caused about 10 million Americans to suffer noise-induced hearing loss. But the good
When it comes to optimum health, most of us are deficient in one key vitamin that can help unlock the mystery of common ailments. If you suffer from heart problems, poor circulation, joint discomfort, decreased bone strength, mood swings, blood sugar imbalance and low energy levels, then your vitamin D levels could be seriously low.
Research indicates that if blood flow to your brain decreases, you could develop Alzheimers diseasethe most prevalent, but incurable form of dementia. Robert Vassar, M.D., and colleagues at Northwestern Universitys Feinberg School of Medicine studied human and mice brains and found that a reduction in blood flow to the brain caused energy deprivation. When this
The use of advanced cardiac technology may help physicians better detect signs of heart failure in patients, according to a study published in the American Journal of Emergency Medicine. The most common technique to do so is with a stethoscope, which allows healthcare professionals to determine if an individual has developed an S3. This acronym
According to the Journal of Longevity, declining health can be attributed to acid overload. This toxic condition can occur when your acid/alkaline balance is not maintained. The result of an acid system includes circulation problems, heart troubles, fatigue and low energy, premature aging, stiff joints, memory loss, lack of sex drive, constipation, bloating, breathing difficulties, skin
Do you know which foods naturally contain the most vitamin D? Bread or milk may be the first thing that comes to mind, but these foods are typically enriched with the nutrient, rather than naturally containing it. In fact, few foods are organic sources of vitamin D. If that weren’t discouraging enough, new research has