Dear Health-Conscious Friend, Did you know statistics show every 34 seconds an American suffers a heart attack? Some of the main causes include high blood pressure high cholesterol smoking and obesity the last thing you need is to increase your risk of heart disaster by taking a dangerous prescription medication! In todays Monday Edition of
Recently the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) started allowing food producers to zap the leaves with low amounts of radiation to kill any traces of E. coli, salmonella or other bacterial germs. Acting on a request from The Grocery Manufacturers Association to expand irradiation, the FDA said their decision stems from recent salmonella outbreaks involving
Metabolic syndrome is a group of factors that could indicate a need to make changes and take steps for sustained health in the future. You may develop these symptoms by eating a diet high in calories and saturated fat and getting little or no physical exercise. You should consider supporting various aspects of your health
Do you frequently experience constipation gas bloating indigestion and persistent fatigue? Then unfortunately theres a good chance that the undigested foods in your colon have attracted parasites. And this isnt just a problem in developing countries. Recent medical studies suggest about 85 percent of Americans are infested with at least one type of parasite. To
According to psychiatrist Stuart Brown, M.D., author of Play: How It Shapes the Brain, Opens the Imagination, and Invigorates the Soul, many peoples feelings of stress, depression and anger can be alleviated by making time for play in their busy lives. Brown has conducted more than 6,000 play studies during his 40-year career. There are
Hurricanes, tornados and other severe weather have caused major flooding in the United States and other parts of the world. Water damage can also cause surfaces to moldwhich can pose a threat to your health. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) say mold developing indoors may cause you to experience a stuffy nose
Scientific research indicates the brain chemical serotonin helps regulate sleep and brain function. If you produce insufficient amounts of serotonin, then you could experience restlessness and lack of alertness. Your brain produces serotonin with the help of the amino acid tryptophan. In a university study conducted in the Netherlands, scientists determined whey protein contains alpha-lactalbumina
More than 15 million Americans fall victim to the symptoms of depression. This disorder can become serious and friends or family members should help with positive emotional support. According to Michael Cutler, M.D., there are eight simple steps to help fight the blues of depression: Eat plenty of raw fruits and vegetables and soy products
If youve experienced forgetfulness and foggy thinking, you could be suffering from low levels of sodiuma condition common in older adults. Both water and sodium are critical to how well your cells function. When youre healthy, your body naturally controls its sodium and water levels. But your sodium levels naturally drop as you agewhich can
Although there are many medications that claim to help with the symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), there are also many alternative activities to increase your mental alertness and concentration span. One such remedy is brain exercise therapy (BET), which is recommended by Annon Gimpel, M.D., author of Brain Exercises to Cure ADHD. He