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…
Chocolates is a perfect gift for everyone during the holiday season. Chocolates and other candies are the #1 gift given during Valentine’s Day. Valentine’s Day can be particularly difficult if you are trying to shed a few pounds, or are health conscious. Do you love chocolate, but worried about packing on the pounds? Are you…
Are you tired of buying expensive herbs from the supermarket, only to have them all wilt away in a few days? Looking for a cheaper way to eating organic herbs? To make sure you have herbs that are organic and pesticide free, try growing them yourself. Luckily, most herbs are not high maintenance and…
Did you know that the largest organ of the body is your skin? Your epidermis (skin) your first line of protection against bacteria and viruses. Your skin keeps you cool in the heat and warm in the cold temperatures. Your skin is also the first to let you know when something is not going right on the inside. The…
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…
