A sizable portion of Americans suffer from allergies, environmental sensitivities and asthma. Besides taking over-the-counter anti-inflammatories, prescription medications and vitamin supplements, what else can people to treat their asthma? Researchers at Australia’s Monash University have announced that they are working on a vaccination that, if successful, would prevent children and adults from developing asthma from
If new research results are confirmed, kudzu vine, which covers millions of acres in the southeastern U.S., may become a tool in the fight against metabolic syndrome. Metabolic syndrome is associated with excess body fat in the midsection, high blood pressure, sugar and lipids levels. If untreated, it may increase the risk of heart disease,
A recent survey has determined that children and teens who suffer from severe, food-related allergies may feel that they are in danger at school. Dozens of students interviewed by Canadian researchers indicated that they worried about their schools’ level of knowledge about food allergies, as well as about what administrators had or had not done
With obesity and type 2 diabetes more prevalent than ever in the United States, any natural remedy for high blood sugar can provide welcome relief. Enter cinnamon. According to Natural News, the common spice can stimulate the body into processing glucose more efficiently. The health news source stated that multiple clinical trials have demonstrated the
According to a new study, there is evidence to suggest that tai chi is beneficial for arthritis sufferers. The research, led by Amanda Hall of The George Institute in Sydney, Australia, examined the effectiveness of tai chi in decreasing pain and disability and improving physical function and quality of life in people with chronic musculoskeletal
Good news for those who cant seem to cut calories, by balancing your protein intake, you may have a longer lifespan. Protein, which can either be found in natural supplements or food, may have more health benefits than dieting, according to a study from Wellcome Trust. While dietary restrictions may help some people lose weight,
Consuming enough vitamin D each day, either through diet or vitamin supplements, is one of the simplest and most important ways to maintain bone, nerve and organ health. After surveying the public health trends in the United States and abroad, the Endocrine Society recently released its recommendations for monitoring and maintaining healthy vitamin D levels
People who suffer from anxiety disorders may have an increased risk of being diagnosed with heart disease, according to a report published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. In an effort to determine the effects of the mental illnesses on heart health, two groups of researchers observed two groups of people who
Eating a folate-rich diet has been shown to decrease the risk of developing colorectal cancer in women, according to a new study. Reuters reports that a South Korean study found females who ate the most folate had about a two-thirds lower risk of getting the disease than women who got smaller amounts of the vitamin.
If you find yourself experiencing unexplained leg pain, dont just chalk it up to old age it may be worth examining the problem further. That is the advice of Dr. Thomas Livingston of Baylor All Saints Medical Center. He warns that between 8 million and 12 million Americans suffer from a circulation condition known