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Being diagnosed with hypertension, or high blood pressure can change a lot about your lifestyle choices, including your diet. Doctors recommend changing your eating habits based on information provided by the National Institutes of Health. A diet consisting of nutrient rich, low sodium foods can help to lower high blood pressure.Changing ones eating habits can
Diabetes is becoming a problem worldwide, not only in industrialized countries like the United States but developing nations like India. Diabetes is associated with an array of health problems, including heart disease, blindness, neuropathy and kidney failure and it constitutes a serious health risk. In response, Indian researchers have been studying many traditional herbs and
We humans tend to complicate things. It seems to be part of our makeup to feel if it isn’t difficult then it isn’t worthwhile. That’s true for health as well but, it doesn’t have to be nearly as difficult or complicated as we sometimes make it. I believe it can all be reduced to addition
Many people aim to achieve a state of euphoria or deep relaxation, often referred to as a high, but understandably don’t want to become involved with the legal, social and health ramifications associated with using certain recreational drugs, alcohol or cigarette smoking. Considering that cigarette smoking kills over 480,000 Americans annually and that alcohol abuse
Maylin Rodriguez-Paez RN Many women seem to do all the “right things” and still get breast cancer. While we still can’t predict 100% who will get the disease, there are risk factors and even tests that may help to predict your risk. Below, we’ll dive into these risk factors and explain how a little known
Find out about natural remedies and alternative therapies that may provide relief for chemotherapy side effects such as fatigue, nausea, and stomach upset. …read more
What is ashwaghandha? What are the benefits of ashwaghandha? What are the side effects and safety concerns? …read more
What is PGX? What are the benefits of PGX fiber? Get the scoop on this popular supplement that’s rich in fiber. …read more
You may be covered in part for some therapies. Find out the 12 most common questions people have about insurance coverage for complementary / alternative medicine. …read more
14.00 Q: Lisa I writes: Hi Dr. Sarah. I have celiac disease and have been on a strict gluten-free diet for 7 years. Unfortunately, I still have a lot of GI problems along with other health issues such as nerve and joint pain. I’m so tired of feeling ill. Any suggestions? Thank you so much!