Category Archives: General Health

Sexual satisfaction is an important aspect of any healthy relationship, helping to keep the bond between a couple strong. Unfortunately, as we age, many of us forget to make our sexual health a priority, or, for health reasons, find it difficult to. Recent studies have found that, no matter what stage of life a couple ...click here to read more

Despite growing interest in natural health remedies, the amount of people taking prescription drugs is on the rise, and Americans spend more than $250 billion dollars a year on prescription medications. Unfortunately, the cost of prescription drugs doesn’t stop at our wallets; prescription drugs can cause a slew of negative side-effects and often necessitate additional ...click here to read more

The heated debate that makes all moms cringe with guilt continues: nature vs. nurture. Darwinistic versus Freudian theories have long been argued in trying to determine the true cause behind human psychology and behaviors. Could the way we behave be inherited (nature)? Or does our environment and life experiences make us who we are (nurture)? ...click here to read more

Do you strategically smile through closed lips? New research published in the Journal of Dental Research shows that millions of people worldwide are suffering from dental problems that are preventable, but are nevertheless being voluntarily left untreated.  Untreated dental health issues can have a significantly negative impact on a person’s overall health and well-being, and ...click here to read more

While some seniors complain of the toll that the years have taken on them, others enthusiastically claim that they feel even more healthy and alive than they ever did in their forties. One way to turn your senior years into your golden ones is to make sure that you continue to meet the unique and ...click here to read more

Probiotics have gained widespread popularity over the past decade, and deservedly so. The benefits of probiotics are far reaching – they have been found to help boost immunity, treat digestive issues, allergies and skin disorders, and reduce cholesterol levels, depression and anxiety. Probiotics are also an ideal adjunct to antibiotic therapy, and researchers at the ...click here to read more

Without a doubt, far more women approach me with questions about how to improve their health than men do. Whether it’s to look better, feel better, or improve the wellbeing of their family, I’ve watched several of my female patients diligently perform a complete lifestyle make-over in the interest of improving their health, often dragging ...click here to read more

With the sun shining again and the weather finally heating up, people are bounding out from their wintry hiding places and are throwing their arms up to the sky with joy…but not too high. For as good as the heat may feel, it brings with it unsightly underarm stains, salty skin, damp hair, running make-up, ...click here to read more

Although many people consider hand readings to be the domain of palm readers and scam artists, many practitioners have found that taking a person’s hand and finger measurements can function as a natural health assessment, indicating risk factors for certain diseases. Moreover, a new study now asserts that the length of one’s index finger and ...click here to read more

Feeling stressed? When left unmanaged, stress can lead to heart disease, insomnia, and premature aging. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) lists heart disease as the leading cause of death in the United States; nearly 70 million Americans currently suffer from hypertension, which is the leading risk for heart disease. Similarly, 70 million ...click here to read more

Studies continue to tout the many health benefits of teas. Research has found that some teas may help with cancer, heart disease, and diabetes.  Additionally, some teas may help to achieve weight loss and help to lower cholesterol. But as more and more people start to take up tea time, a recent article published in ...click here to read more

With the warm weather finally upon us, green thumbs nationwide are gratefully donning their gardening gloves to reclaim lawns from a long winter and over-grown weeds. Many are rushing to gardening centers and stocking up on sprays and mixes to kill weeds for good. But before you begin applying that first coat of herbicide to ...click here to read more

Research shows that about 40 percent of Americans over the age of 65 take five or more medications a day. As we get older, it is expected that more health issues will arise, necessitating a higher need for medications. However, public health researchers at Brown’s University have discovered that 21 per cent of seniors are ...click here to read more

With people spending far more time inside their homes these days, it’s nice to add an outdoor touch of fresh greenery with beautiful, live house plants. Not only do houseplants add some color and life into your home, but they also help improve air quality by removing volatile organic compounds (VOC’s) that hurt your health.  In this ...click here to read more