Have you ever felt a burning sensation in your chest or felt nauseous after eating a heavy meal? Chronic heartburn is a diagnosis known as GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease). Heartburn is indigestion that is caused by stomach acid that has flown back up into the esophagus. Other common symptoms include burping, flatulence, and hiccuping. Acid reflux…
With winter coming up, it’s only right to talk about the inevitable fevers, runny noses, and just being miserably sick. Do you always find yourself getting a cold or the flu a few time every year? Do you feel like your immune system is always on vacation? The common cold that plagues us year after year is…
Vinegar has been used for centuries for various disinfectant and antimicrobial purposes. The most widely used vinegar in the natural health world is Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV). ACV is one of the favorites and most universal when it comes to natural remedies. Some of the uses of this vinegar are: anti-microbial, anti-fungal, increases immunity and…
Most everyone will experience constipation in their lives. Constipation affects 63 million Americans, resulting in 6.3 million doctor visits each year. Although it’s not widely talked about, we all want better poop. According to the Bristol Stool Chart, an ideal poop is a type 4-6 (stool chart). There are so many different medications, herbs, and…
We have all had some sort of stress in our lives. Stress is not inherently bad – it helps us learn how to cope and deal with difficult problems through trial and error. This experience gives us wisdom on how to battle even harder dilemmas as we get older. Anxiety Chronic stressors in our lives can…
Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is a complex combination of emotional and physical symptoms that occur about 5-11 days before a woman starts her monthly period. The various complaints usually go away shortly after the start of menstruation. PMS is very common. According to the Office on Women’s Health, 75% of women with regular menstrual cycles report…
Coconut oil, once limited to specialist Asian food stores, is now widely available in health food stores, online and supermarkets. Its popularity is due to an increasing number of media reports concerning its health benefits. While some of the health claims are based on anecdotal evidence, many are grounded in science. Indeed, coconut oil has…
According to a National Coffee Association survey, 59% of Americans drink a daily cup of coffee. The beverage is so embedded in our culture that we tend to take it for granted. Coffee isn’t normally thought of as a superfood, but considering its many health benefits, it should be. Coffee is rich in the antioxidant…
According to a survey conducted by the CDC, 35% of American adults reported getting less than the recommended 7-8 hours of sleep a night and 40% reported falling asleep unintentionally during the day in the preceding month. Lack of sleep can lead to a variety of negative outcomes, including poor work performance, serious health problems…
