Category Archives: General Health

Traditionally, teas have been revered for their health promoting properties. More and more recent studies are showing that, indeed, a cup a’tea-a-day could be an excellent way to keep the doctor away. Check out our top five list of elixir teas for a stronger immune system, for healthy organ function, and to give you a ...click here to read more

You may think that blowing off a doctor’s appointment or two is no big deal, but think again.  Along with aging comes a variety of health concerns that you may be trying to avoid; however, avoiding your doctor can lead to serious problems that could land you in the emergency room.  Below are three reasons ...click here to read more

By the age of 50, approximately half of adults have experienced the itching, bleeding and discomfort associated with hemorrhoids; so why are we all so embarrassed to talk about this common ailment?  The reality is, if you’re suffering with hemorrhoids you likely have a friend or family member that has suffered with them at one ...click here to read more

Hearing loss is more prevalent than ever with 17 percent of American adults reporting hearing problems such as an impaired ability to hear speech. A generally noisier society is partially to blame for the rising levels of hearing loss but it’s not the only factor. If you are one of the 46% of Americans who ...click here to read more

Most people are well aware that soda is unhealthy, that it’s loaded with sugar, and that it can lead to weight gain, however a surprising amount of people continue to drink it anyways. In fact, half of all Americans consume soda on a daily basis, and 5 percent of Americans over the age of 2, ...click here to read more

The liver is one of the largest and most important organs in the human body. It processes nutrients, builds proteins, and removes toxins from the body. It is often referred to as a “resilient” organ by the medical establishment; however, liver function can be seriously weakened if we don’t treat it properly. For decades research ...click here to read more

Death Wish Coffee is one of the newest turbo-charged caffeinated beverages to hit the market, made from a coffee bean that contains almost 200% more caffeine than the typical brew. Makers of this new super-bean coffee flaunt its high quality processing, fair trade practices and organic certification, lauding it as the ultimate solution to consumers’ ...click here to read more

Urinary tract infections, or UTI’s, are extremely common urinary health infections, and they affect more than 50 percent of the female population. Sexual intercourse, pregnancy, tampons, and many forms of contraception can increase the risk for developing urinary tract infections. As such, many people assume that UTI’s are more of a younger woman’s problem, however ...click here to read more

Many people are drawn to the escape that drugs seem to offer. The problem is that escape comes with huge risks that could land you in an emergency situation. While many people are careful to pay attention to the warning “Say No to Drugs”, they just might be surprised to hear what the experts say ...click here to read more

Here is some information that might surprise you. The health hazards associated with aluminum are every bit as dangerous as those associated with cigarettes – the only difference is that aluminum is often hidden in everyday products, so you can’t just ‘give it up.’  According to the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, aluminum ...click here to read more

Botox is arguably most well-known today for its cosmetic capabilities and it is currently the most common non-surgical cosmetic procedure in the United States. Although almost everyone’s heard of Botox, few people realize that it was first used in the medical community for therapeutic purposes as opposed to cosmetic purposes. Doctor’s continue to use Botox ...click here to read more

You’re probably well aware that smoking accelerates aging and damages your lungs and heart, but did you know that it also increases your risk for a variety of bladder problems? It’s true, as disconnected as the two may seem, smoking has a direct impact on the health of your bladder, and the only way to ...click here to read more

Urinary incontinence is no small matter, it can have a profound impact on your life. Simply put, urinary incontinence is the inability of the body to properly control urination. While it is significantly more common in women than men, research has shown that over one in five Americans will experience urinary incontinence in their lifetime. ...click here to read more

When the Food Safety Modernization Act was signed into law by President Barack Obama in 2011 it put a lot of people’s minds at ease about food consumption in America. It gave many people the impression there would be fewer emergency situations associated with food. The Act however; only covers bacteria, and Americans are now ...click here to read more