Another cold and flu season is just around the corner. But heres a tip to keep you from suffering with a hacking cough and sore throat. Try slippery elm root to help coat and protect your inflamed, sensitive throat. You can find slippery elm root lozenges at many health food stores. This herb is also
Women who want to shed excess pounds with the help of an alkaline diet dont have to feel guilty about having a glass of wine as a new study reveals that it wont drastically affect their weight. According to a new study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine, women who drink a moderate amount
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
Though it can be a seemingly necessary eye-opener in the morning for millions of working Americans, caffeine has a number of notable negative side effects. It has been linked to sleeplessness, anxiety and, in the wake of a recent study, unequal effects in men and women. Researchers at the University of Buffalo found that, among
The National Rural Water Association (NRWA) has received a $5 million grant from the Farm Service Agency (FSA) for source water protection. Fred Sheldon, president of NRWA, received the symbolic check during the associations annual Rural Water Rally held from April 19-21 in Washington, DC. “This is in recognition of [the association’s] good and hard
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
Over the past few years, eggs have been both maligned for containing cholesterol and praised as a healthy and protein-packed breakfast option. Writing in the Chicago Sun-Times, Dr. Mehmet Oz and Dr. Michael Roizen say that whether or not you should eat the yolk of the egg depends on your cholesterol level. People who have
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, Does your energy sometimes run out before youve crossed the last item off your To Do list?Well, youre definitely not alone. In fact, a new study shows you could be one of about 13 million American with an undiagnosed problem that could be zapping your energy Ill tell you what may be
If youre struggling to control your sodium intake and get your blood pressure under controlyoull be amazed at some new research findings. A new animal study showed that grapes helped lower blood pressure and improve heart functioneven though the animals ate a high-salt diet! Some lab rats ate a diet containing a powder made from