Although an alkaline diet filled with fruits, vegetables and whole grains may help prevent individuals from having a heart attack, a new study suggests that aside from diet and exercise, blood circulation has a leading role in preventing blockages in blood vessels. Results from a study conducted by researchers from the University of Rochester Medical
According to the American Heart Association (AHA), 2,400 Americans die of cardiovascular disease each daywhich breaks down to one death every 37 seconds. They further state that every 40 seconds someone in the United States experiences a stroke. The primary cause of these serious heart and brain events? More often than not they are the
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
While there have been previous studies that have focused on the many health benefits of the found in green tea, a new study has found more evidence to back up the notion that green tea may help fight eye diseases such as glaucoma. According to findings in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, researchers
Media reports have suggested the ongoing economic problems are leading many Americans to explore alternative therapies to help relieve stress and anxiety. Yoga studios, meditation classes and the offices of massage therapists and acupuncturists are quickly filling up with people who have lost jobs, homes, retirement savings or those who are afraid of losing them,
It seems that chatting away for hours on a cell phone could have other physical repercussions beyond a sore ear. Some frequent talkers are at risk of suffering an allergic reaction to the nickel surface on mobile phones, according to the British Association of Dermatologists. After noting a number of published cases describing an explained
Acupressure is the latest traditional Chinese therapy that studies suggest could treat a variety of maladies, from chemotherapy side effects to back pain. Now, scientists are proposing that the remedy could help children relax before surgery, expanding the health resources available for this purpose. Acupressure functions using energy lines that run throughout the body. During
In a quest to prevent or minimize the impact of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), scientists have turned to dietary analysis and provided nutritional guidelines. AMD occurs when blood vessels in the center of the retina break down. According to Health.com, studies published in Archives of Ophthalmology suggest a diet rich in fish, olive oil and
A new wave of detox diets has been gaining in popularity, promising to deliver higher energy levels and a cleaner colon, according to an MSNBC report. These cleansing diets combine a mixture of fresh vegetables, fruits and spices that are aimed at replacing the processed and often unhealthy options that many Americans eat on a
Many people already take nutritional supplements to help keep their blood pressure in check. Now, new research suggests that these supplements should contain vitamin C. A study published in the Nutrition Journal found that young women who consumed high levels of vitamin C tended to have lower blood pressure. Previous research had already found an