Bottom Line Health

Catering to readers seeking insights on adopting healthier habits for their physical and mental well-being, this section offers practical advice on exercise, fitness, heart health, nutrition, and other facets of personal wellness. From tips on movement and diet to in-depth discussions about cardiovascular health and the mind-body connection, the goal is to provide a well-rounded perspective on taking an informed, holistic approach to one's health.

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Home Cure for Diarrhea
Digestive

Home Cure for Diarrhea

July 14, 2015

Diarrhea is a common condition that is often caused by overeating…a bacterial, viral or parasitic infection (yuck!)…mild food poisoning or…

Can Local Honey Fight Allergies?

Can Local Honey Fight Allergies?

Dr. T.V. Rajan, MD, PhD | July 14, 2015

Like honey, some health beliefs are sticky. We’ve heard that eating local honey can prevent pollen allergies...and also that it’s…

Guide to Fabulous (and Healthy!) Fish Recipes

Guide to Fabulous (and Healthy!) Fish Recipes

July 14, 2015

You know you’re supposed to eat at least two servings a week of fish—preferably the fatty kind, such as salmon,…

Spicy Relief for Migraines

Spicy Relief for Migraines

July 13, 2015

There are plenty of powerful drugs and costly medical therapies to put out the fire of a migraine…it’s enough to…

Probiotics, Happy Moods and Preventing Depression
Depression

Probiotics, Happy Moods and Preventing Depression

Andrew Rubman, ND | July 13, 2015

Is a healthy stomach the key to happiness? It’s beginning to seem that way. A healthy gut population of beneficial…

Fight Off Food Poisoning
Diseases & Conditions

Fight Off Food Poisoning

Jamison Starbuck, ND | July 9, 2015

If you have eaten something that may have been past its prime, here is how to fight off food poisoning……

The Latest Anti-Stress Trend: Coloring Books for Adults
Stress

The Latest Anti-Stress Trend: Coloring Books for Adults

Allen Elkin, PhD | July 9, 2015

Heard about the new relaxation trend? You don’t need a yoga mat or soothing scents or a Tibetan drum. You…

Natural Ways to Beat the Heat
Wellness

Natural Ways to Beat the Heat

Jamison Starbuck, ND | July 8, 2015

Summer is HOT! Sure, it helps to crank up the air conditioner. But there are plenty of natural cool-off strategies…

The Truth About Weight and Dementia

The Truth About Weight and Dementia

Deborah Gustafson, PhD | July 8, 2015

Attention skinny people—you may get dementia. That’s the finding from a study of more than 2 million people that looked…

Overnight Athlete’s Foot Cure

Overnight Athlete’s Foot Cure

July 7, 2015

Athlete’s foot is caused by a fungus that loves moisture and tight spaces, so air those toes out! And try…

Drugs That Give You Sunburn

Drugs That Give You Sunburn

July 7, 2015

You’re sun-savvy. You slather on sunscreen—maybe even put on a hat—before you go out in the sun. But you may…

Beyond Blueberries: The Bottom Line Guide to the Many, Many Benefits of Berries for Better Health

Beyond Blueberries: The Bottom Line Guide to the Many, Many Benefits of Berries for Better Health

July 6, 2015

You know in general that berries are good for you, and maybe you even make a point of eating strawberries…

Tasty Way to Lower Heart Attack Risk
Heart Attack

Tasty Way to Lower Heart Attack Risk

Eric Rimm, ScD | July 6, 2015

Here is the tastiest way to help prevent a heart attack—eat more berries! In a study of 93,600 women, those…

Real Help for Fibromyalgia

Real Help for Fibromyalgia

Daniel Clauw, MD | July 6, 2015

Effective treatment for fibromyalgia is finally possible now that there is a better scientific understanding of this painful condition, which…

The Weirdest Weight-Loss Trick…Ever

The Weirdest Weight-Loss Trick…Ever

June 26, 2015

Comfort foods are delicious—mashed potatoes, macaroni and cheese, meatloaf, apple crisp. How’s a person supposed to not gain weight? Try…