Women who may be experiencing during menopause may want to stay in contact with a physician, as a new study finds that women who are going through menopausal changes may have a greater risk for heart disease. According to researchers from Northwestern Memorial Hospital, the risk of developing heart disease intensifies immensely when women begin
Peyton Posey With more than 1.8 billion people worldwide estimated to be overweight or obese, researchers are hard at work to discover ways to reduce the number of individuals who suffer from these disorders. And it may come as no surprise that overeating can have a substantial effect on your health packing on the pounds
If you continue to experience constipation, diarrhea, bloating, embarrassing gas, heartburn and irritable bowels, then the importance of regular, clockwork elimination can be the answer to your painful digestive problems. According to world-renowned British physician Dennis Burkitt, M.D., African tribesmen experienced a rapid bowel transit time of four to six hours compared to 60 to
In todays fast-paced world where overmedication seems to be the norm, you will find that almost all menopausal women are offered a prescription for synthetic estrogen. But the balancing hormone progesterone is rarely mentioned. And its this imbalance between estrogen and progesterone that accounts for the unusual symptoms commonly associated with premenstrual syndrome (PMS). Elevated levels of estrogen can lead
Calcium is one of the most important minerals for your body and your bones. This essential strength-building nutrient helps your body maintain proper blood vessel function secrete hormones and enzymes and send messages through your central nervous system. Many people think that in order to drop a few pounds, they can simply drop many calcium-rich
When you cant properly empty your bowels, you will experience damage to every cell, gland and organ in your body. Even worse, without regular, daily elimination and colon cleansing, your bloodstream and lymph system can become overloaded with toxins, chemicals and rotting waste. If you continue to be plagued by symptoms such as occasional diarrhea,
Under normal conditions your prostate should be about the size and shape of a walnut and its responsible for providing fluid for semen moistening the lining of your urethra and protecting sperm from the acidic environment of the vagina and cervix. For optimal prostate health, research shows that the berries from the saw palmetto plant
When pain strikes your back, legs, knees, hands or any other joint in your body, you probably reach for over-the-counter meds or prescription drugs to get relief. However, these drugs are loaded with chemicals and toxins, plus produce side effects like muscle damage and possible liver and kidney failure. There are many natural solutions to
Many Americans are looking to trim the fat from their diet, but when they do, they may trim ALL the fat instead. This can cause you to miss out on absorption of some essential nutrients. Research conducted by Iowa State University determined that when you eat vegetables such as tomatoes you absorb more of the
Your immune system is your bodys defense against infectious organisms and invaders. So you must keep your immunity levels in tip-top shape in order to be prepared to fight back when flu season rolls around each November. Your immune system is made up of a complicated network of cells, tissues and organs that work together