As anti-acid medications may have unpleasant side effects, many will be interested to learn that one doctor recommends a natural remedy for this common problem. Dr. Matt Chalmers explains that when stressed, many people stop producing hydrochloric acid which in turn results in too much lactic acid and the burning feeling, according to WFAA.com. As
There are many reasons to consider vitamin D supplements, including the benefits many health organizations say the nutrient has on bone health. Now, researchers from Copenhagen University Hospital and the University of Copenhagen have announced that taking plenty of the vitamin may increase sperm motility. That’s right. According to a study published in the journal
Stress is already known to be one factor that may lead to cardiovascular problems. Now, new research suggests that anger sets off some electrical changes in the heart, which may result in future rhythm problems. Arrhythmias occur when the electrical impulses in the heart that coordinate heartbeats malfunction, with the result that the organ beats
The cancer-fighting drug Avastin, already linked to a number of health problems, now appears cause a greater risk of blood clot development in the veins of patients taking the drug. Research published in the Journal of the American Medical Association shows that patients who took Avastin were 33 percent more likely to develop clots in
New research has found reducing sugar consumption and increasing fiber intake seems to improve risk factors associated with type 2 diabetes in Latino teens. Researchers from the University of Southern California at Los Angeles conducted a 16-week study of 54 overweight Latino adolescents. Participants were split into three groups: control, nutrition (one class per week)
An international research team has discovered that bacteria can directly cause blood clots in human beings. According to these scientists, the discovery could have important implications for how to deal with coagulation that takes place during bacterial infections. Previously, it was thought that a persons immune and inflammatory systems were responsible for the coagulation of
Acupuncture seems to be growing more popular in the Western world for treating a variety of conditions, from muscle pain to hot flashes. New research from Duke University suggests that those who suffer from severe headaches may want to try the ancient Chinese remedy, instead of turning to conventional medications. The scientists examined the findings
A patients PSA level two years post-treatment may indicate the occurrence rate of their prostate cancer returning. A study published in American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) reveals that patients who are monitored two years after radiation treatment may have a better indication of their cancer recurrence risk. Researchers suggest that men whose measure less
For those who prefer not to take sleeping pills, there are proven natural methods that may relieve symptoms of insomnia and restlessness. According to NaturalNews.com, traditional Chinese medicine has been successfully treating insomnia for thousands of years. One of the most commonly used herbal supplements to treat the disorder is Suanzaorentang, a blend of five
Expectant mothers may want to consider drinking more milk, which is full of , as researchers have found that it may decrease their unborn daughters risk for developing multiple sclerosis (MS) later in life. Findings that were presented at the American Academy of Neurologys 62nd Annual Meeting in Toronto revealed that mothers who consumed four