Articles Archive
05 Jun 2014
Can Female Sex Drive be Enhanced?
While most of us are familiar with ads targeted to male baby boomers experiencing “Low-T,” female libido – or a lack of it – has received considerably less attention. Although some women experience a lifelong history of low libido, others who once looked forward to sex notice a decline in interest occurring during specific phases
05 Jun 2014
Eliminate Head Lice with This Simple, Safe and Natural Remedy
by Christina Snider – Staff Writer For many parents, the head lice is literally the bane of their existence. This tiny, wingless insect lives on human hairs and feeds on tiny amounts of blood taken from the scalp. Even though this might sound absolutely disgusting, lice tend to be a common issue amongst school children.
04 Jun 2014
Why Americans Should Double their Concern About Melanoma
Skin cancer is the most common of all cancer types. More than 3.5 million skin cancers are diagnosed each year in the United States. That’s more than all other cancers combined. The number of skin cancer cases has been going up over the past few decades. The good news is that you can do a
04 Jun 2014
So who’s got CFS?
I often wonder if this question shouldn’t be ‘Who doesn’t have it?’ 30 years ago, CFS was said to affect 1 in 1 million people and was as rare as it was misunderstood and dismissed. Today it is said to affect 1 in 1000 people, and I have read in some areas it is as
03 Jun 2014
6 Surprising Health Benefits of Garlic
Maylin Rodriguez-Paez RN Vampires detest it, Italians love it. Garlic has been eaten for thousands of years…for good reason. Its wonderful taste and medicinal properties place it a notch above many other foods, earning it a super food reputation. With over 100 beneficial compounds, the benefits of garlic are certainly hard to beat. So why
02 Jun 2014
Turmeric and Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) causes abnormal contractions, of the large intestine, resulting in cramps, bloated feeling, and bouts of constipation or diarrhea. Although this is a painful disease, it does not damage the intestines permanently. Other symptoms of IBS could include mucus in the stool, urge to empty the bowels frequently and pain relief after
02 Jun 2014
June is National Cancer Survivor Month
image c/o Wikimedia National Cancer Survivors Day was established to recognize those who have successfully fought or are in the process of fighting the disease. It would not be surprising to found out that each one of us knows a person who has either succumbed to cancer or is currently battling the disease. That is
29 May 2014
Turmeric and Multiple Myeloma
When bone marrow plasma cells turn cancerous, a person is said to suffer from multiple myeloma. The plasma cells form tumors in the bone marrow in areas where solid bone is supposed to exist. Plasma cells are very important for they produce antibodies essential for fighting infections. When bone tumors are formed, the bone marrow
29 May 2014
B Vitamin Spotlight: All About Biotin
Biotin is part of the B vitamin family. Like the rest of its members, it plays a key role in the body’s metabolic processes. Mainly known for the benefits it confers to nails, biotin is needed for so much more. Deficiencies may lead to many health problems and can even be deadly. Biotin has also
28 May 2014
Protect Yourself from the Sun: May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month
Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the United States. Ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun is the main cause of skin cancer. UV radiation can also come from tanning booths or sunlamps. The most dangerous kind of skin cancer is called melanoma. The good news? Skin cancer can almost always be
