Coronary artery disease has been called “the silent killer.” You even may have known someone who dropped dead out of the blue because of it....
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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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Don’t Eat Chicken with Rice…and Other Unhealthy Food Combinations
When I was 15, my skin began to break out, and a well-meaning but misguided dermatologist prescribed antibiotics. Fifteen years later, frequent use of antibiotics...
Best and Worst Drinks for Preventing Kidney Stones
Mention kidney stones and everyone within earshot winces—because we’ve all heard how painful these stones can be. So if you want to be stone-free, you’re...
Herbs and Vitamins That Sabotage Lab Tests
Nutrients and herbs can skew results, leading your doctor astray. If you take vitamin and/or herbal supplements, you probably already know that these products can...
Take the Stink Out of Sardines
Sardines are one of the healthiest foods you can eat, and they actually taste pretty mild—but the smell of a just-opened can is enough to...
Castor Oil Packs Reduce Pain, Swelling, Congestion and More
I was quite a bookworm when I was a girl—and I remember reading about many a storybook heroine who had to swallow a daily dose...
Laundry Error to Blame for Persistent Athlete’s Foot and Toenail Fungus
If you’ve ever had athlete’s foot, you know how hard it is to get rid of. Its persistence is not a reflection of its victims’...
Are Statin Drugs Destroying Your Muscles?
I have long warned against the dangers of taking statin drugs to reduce cholesterol—especially for those who can reduce cholesterol with the help of natural...
Does Chemo Make Patients Smell Bad?
I was outraged when news reports described how a mom with breast cancer was banned from her daughter’s school because her chemotherapy made her smell...
Which Type of Doctor Should Do Your Colonoscopy?
I was surprised recently to learn that lots of colonoscopies in the US are not performed by gastroenterologists—physicians who, of course, specialize in the diagnosis and...
Natural Colonoscopy Prep
I have yet to meet anyone who doesn’t hate preparing for a colonoscopy. Typical doctor’s orders let us drink only clear liquids for a day...
Nutrients That Reverse Cataracts
Are cataracts no big deal? I pose this question because cataract surgery has become so quick and effective that many people now ignore opportunities to...
