Millions of prescriptions are written each year for statin drugs that are intended to help lower your bad LDL cholesterolbut they have serious health risks. The drugs have been linked to kidney failure potential liver damage kidney and heart muscle damage and immune deficiency, just to name a few! And now, doctors are recommending statins
A newly discovered protein that is produced by health embryos may help mothers better adapt to pregnancy, according to a study published in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology. The protein, called Preimplantation Factor, can improve maternal immunity, improve the attachment of embryos during the first trimester and help with cell development. For the
According to research published in The Journal of Longevity, declining health is the result of acid overload. This condition is caused by a diet lacking in vegetables and whole foods, which causes your tissues and organs to become acidic. When this happens you cant properly absorb key nutrients and vitamins and youre open to all
If youre experiencing a burning case of athletes foottry adding a few minced garlic cloves to your cotton sock and wearing it overnight. Be sure to wash your feet thoroughly in the morning, and repeat the process each night until the fungus is gone. If this method is too strong, try adding a couple of
As cold and flu season approaches, you may be reaching for the nutritional supplements to help stave off illness and boost your immunity. Dr. David Rakel, director of the University of Wisconsin Center for Integrative Medicine, told ABC News about some of the steps he takes to stay healthy. For example, to help prevent a
Statistics presented at the Third AACR Conference on the Science of Cancer Health Disparities revealed that black women often have lower vitamin D levels than white women. The authors of a study on the subject added that the participants’ vitamin D deficiencies were associated with an increased risk for breast tumors. Epidemiologists at the University
A recent publicity tour has highlighted the quest of a group of Texas firefighters to find a diet with real health benefits. A segment on CBS Sunday Morning presented a story of Austin firefighters who switched to the vegan diet and saw their cholesterol levels fall considerably. The program aimed to promote a new book
Dear Health-Conscious Friend, Most folks would agree that a tuna fish sandwich or a dollop of tuna on a bed of lettuce sound like healthy eating choices. In todays Monday Edition of Health News Weekly, Ill tell you why some types of tuna may be TOXIC to your healthand which fish might be a healthier
In the quest to refine youth-preserving natural treatments, scientists have conducted experiments which showed light-emitting diodes (LEDs) and a cream based on green tea extract may help smooth facial wrinkles. Non-invasive phototherapy has been used to treat skin imperfections for decades, but German scientists believe combining it with antioxidant-rich great tea lotion will take the
Dear Health-Conscious Friend, ACHOO! Geshundheit! With the summer in full swingyoure likely to hear those expressions quite often. In todays Monday Edition of Health News Weekly, Ill give you some helpful hints for controlling and managing allergy symptoms. Youll also find out which common over-the-counter drugs can almost DOUBLE your risk of hip fracture plus