Diseases & Conditions

Women, Reduce Stroke Risk with Potassium
Women's Health

Women, Reduce Stroke Risk with Potassium

Sylvia Wassertheil-Smoller, PhD | November 19, 2014

Bananas are rich in it, dried fruits such as raisins, prunes and apricots are, too. Potatoes, white beans and tomato…

5 DIY Remedies for Back Pain

5 DIY Remedies for Back Pain

Jamison Starbuck, ND | November 18, 2014

"Argh!" If you've ever hurt your low back, you're familiar with that microsecond of awareness that signals something is wrong,…

Delicious Homemade Drinks for Better Digestion
Digestive

Delicious Homemade Drinks for Better Digestion

Meg Thompson, ND | November 18, 2014

Oh, our poor digestive tracts! One of the biggest threats is antibiotics, which kill off both harmful bacteria and beneficial…

A Great “Whey” to Control Blood Sugar

A Great “Whey” to Control Blood Sugar

Andrew Rubman, ND | November 17, 2014

I have type 2 diabetes. Is there any dietary advice for how to keep my blood sugar from spiking after…

Solution to Nocturia—Get Moving
Prostate

Solution to Nocturia—Get Moving

November 14, 2014

Are you a man who has a buddy who is sleep-deprived—not because he’s living the high life but because he…

The Truth about Bras and Breast Cancer Risk
Breast Cancer

The Truth about Bras and Breast Cancer Risk

Lu Chen | November 14, 2014

Women, you may have heard news that wearing a bra is bad for you. Not because the straps dig into…

A Drug-Free Solution to a Lingering Cough
Respiratory

A Drug-Free Solution to a Lingering Cough

November 13, 2014

A very common cause of a lingering cough is an upper respiratory infection that has come and gone. You and…

How to Prevent Glaucoma Vision Loss Before It’s Too Late

How to Prevent Glaucoma Vision Loss Before It’s Too Late

Andrew Rubman, ND | November 13, 2014

Imagine that, as you read this on your computer screen, the many pixels on the screen begin to stop working,…

Yes, You Can Have Pumpkin Pie!

Yes, You Can Have Pumpkin Pie!

Sandra Woodruff, RD, LD/N | November 12, 2014

A Thanksgiving feast just isn't complete without pumpkin pie. But if you have diabetes, isn't this a forbidden treat? Not…

When It’s Not Just Lyme

When It’s Not Just Lyme

Richard Horowitz, MD | November 12, 2014

If you’re not getting better after antibiotic treatment for your Lyme, you could have a co-infection. Here’s what you need to know…and tell your doctor…

Guide to Drug-Free Heartburn Relief

Guide to Drug-Free Heartburn Relief

November 12, 2014

Heartburn isn't funny, especially if you're the one suffering. You know all too well that many things—certain foods, stress, overeating,…

Make Your Own Ben-Gay
Pain

Make Your Own Ben-Gay

November 12, 2014

Do your joints ache from arthritis or overuse? Does the rainy weather remind you of an old injury? If you…

How to Stop an Annoying Eyelid Twitch
Eye Health

How to Stop an Annoying Eyelid Twitch

Samantha Brody, ND, LAc | November 11, 2014

“Sometimes my eyelid twitches, and it’s embarrassing. What can I do to make it stop?” There can be many different…

Plastic Surgery May Be the Cure for Die-Hard Migraines

Plastic Surgery May Be the Cure for Die-Hard Migraines

William G. Austen Jr., MD | November 7, 2014

Years ago, dealing with a migraine meant hours—or days—of incapacitation. You fussed with drugs that hardly worked, relied on iffy…

Why Pap Tests Are Essential for Older Women
Women's Health

Why Pap Tests Are Essential for Older Women

November 6, 2014

Once a woman hits age 65, the prospect of not having to put up with Pap smears anymore might be…