Many individuals who suffer from chronic conditions that cause severe pain are in need of alternatives to pharmaceutical medications that can cause harmful side effects. One of such alternatives is cannabis, but its use has been subject of controversy for decades. A new study appears to lend support to proponents of medicinal use of marijuana,
Although scientists have long known that a high-fat diet is detrimental to cardiovascular health, a new study has shed new light on some of the mechanisms behind this type of damage. A researcher from the University of Illinois has found that trans fats which are abundantly present in processed foods such as margarine
Although parents may want to consider adopting an alkaline diet in order to keep their arteries clear and blood pressure down, it may be a good idea to put children a ketogenic diet, which consists of high-fat foods and low carbohydrates to control seizures. According to findings published in the journal, Epilepsia, children who have
Nutritional supplements containing grape powder may be effective for people who are looking to lower their blood pressure, the findings of a new study suggest. Researchers at the University of Michigan Cardiovascular Center conducted a rat study in which animals were fed a salty diet and had their blood pressure tested over a period of
Taking an herbal supplement containing saw palmetto extract may help reduce inflammation of the prostate, a problem from which millions of American men suffer. This alternative therapy has been used for over a century to improve prostate health, so it is little wonder that another alternative regimen is making headlines for its ability to ease
Taking gluten-free nutritional health supplements may be a good way to sidestep inflammation reactions to wheat and other grains. After all, gluten intolerance appears to be a growing problem. The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases estimates that one in 133 Americans has an intolerance to gluten, a protein found in wheat,
People who are considered obese may be at a higher risk of developing acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), according to a report published in the journal Cancer Prevention Research. In order to better understand how obesity is linked to this type of cancer, researchers from the Saban Research Institute of Childrens Hospital in Los Angeles fed
Having adequate levels of vitamin D is important at any age, whether you are young, middle-aged or well into the golden years of retirement. While several studies have suggested that only increasing one’s calcium intake late in life does not do much to reduce fracture risk, new research from New York’s Hospital for Special Surgery
For individuals who suffer from excessive knee pain, a simple solution might be as easy as changing their footwear. According to a new study published in the journal, Arthritis Care & Research, shoes such as flip flops and sneakers that have flexible soles are easier on the knees than clogs or even specialized walking shoes.
Taking vitamin D nutritional supplements may help the body fight off colds and the flu, scientists say. According to a new study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine, low levels of vitamin D are linked to a higher incidence of respiratory infections. Researchers from the University of Colorado-Denver School of Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital