According to the American Academy of Dermatology, acne is the most common skin condition in the US, affecting up to 50 million Americans every year. Approximately 85% of people aged 12-24 experience at least minor acne. Over-the-counter commercial acne treatments does not always work and can cause further skin irritation. Prescription acne treatments often contain…
For centuries green tea has been one of the most popular beverages consumed in Japan and China. Its popularity is now rising in the west. A 2014 article in the Washington Post reports that Americans are drinking 40% more green tea than they did in 2000. Much of this rise in consumption is due to…
According to the CDC allergies are the 6th leading cause of chronic illness in the U.S. The American Academy of Allergy Asthma & Immunology reports that the prevalence of allergic diseases in the industrialized world has continued to rise for more than 50 years. Roughly 8% of U.S. adults have hay fever and 8% of children…
Back pain is a very common condition. According to the NIH, about 80% percent of adults suffer from lower back pain at some point in their lifetime. It is the greatest cause of work-related disability and one of the top reasons for workplace absences. The American Chiropractic Association notes that back pain is the second…
Eczema and psoriasis are distinct skin diseases with a number of things in common. Both are related to problems with the immune system. Eczema and psoriasis result in symptoms of inflamed, red, cracking and itching skin. Both are subject to flare-ups and remission periods. The standard treatments for eczema and psoriasis are also the same,…
According to the NIDDK, 33% of Americans are overweight (BMI over 25), 36% are obese (BMI over 30) and 6% are extremely obese (BMI over 40). Being overweight or obese is a risk factor for heart disease, stroke, diabetes, osteoarthritis and some cancers, and your risk increases with higher BMI (body mass index). If you’re overweight, shedding…
Ladies, every woman knows the signs of her menstrual cycle from beginning to end. You live with it just about every twenty-eight days from the age of twelve or so until your forties. But what if the menstrual cycle isn’t twenty-eight days? What if a significant change hits you out of the blue? It is…
According to the CDC, arthritis affects approximately 23% of adults and 50% of those aged 65 and older. Arthritis is the most common cause of disability in the United States. People with this disorder take more time off work due to illness or injury than those with any other medical condition. Types of Arthritis Arthritis is…
So your doctor just told you that you have hypertension, a life long disease. Now what? What exactly is hypertension? What caused this? There are many ways you can naturally lower high blood pressure. It can be modified by consistent diet, exercise and other lifestyle changes. According to the CDC, 29.1% of adults in the United States…
