A transient ischemic attack, or TIA, happens when blood flow to part of the brain is briefly blocked, often by a clot. Symptoms usually resolve, but the risk of a subsequent stroke is especially high in the first days. Older adults face greater risk, particularly with high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, smoking, or atrial […]
A white tongue is a description, not a diagnosis. Often, bacteria, dead cells, food particles, and mucus collect between the tongue’s tiny bumps, called papillae. Dehydration and reduced saliva overnight can make this coating more noticeable, especially if you breathe through your mouth. Smoking, alcohol, some medications, and temporary illnesses may contribute too. Drinking enough […]
Pumpkin seeds (also called pepitas) are a valuable source of vitamins and minerals that promote good health. You can eat pumpkin seeds raw or roasted as a delicious snack, sprinkle them on salads, or add them to health-boosting smoothies. Pepitas have many health benefits including keeping your heart healthy, helping you get a better sleep, […]
Ginger root is a delicious herb that has powerful medicinal properties. Fresh ginger root, dried ginger, and ground ginger powder all have anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and anti-spasmodic uses in natural medicine. You can eat raw ginger or drink ginger tea to help prevent and treat nausea, improve your cardiovascular health, and boost your brain function. You […]
Ovarian cancer has been dubbed ‘The Silent Killer’. Similar to many other cancers, it doesn’t show any symptoms for a long time. When it does, the symptoms are very non-specific and can point to a number of different conditions – both serious and benign. The sad reality is that when ovarian cancer is finally diagnosed, […]
Burning chest pain after meals? Sour taste in your mouth? You might be dealing with acid reflux or heartburn. The good news? You don’t need to rely on medication to feel better fast. Natural antacids and home remedies can provide real relief by neutralizing stomach acid, soothing irritation, and preventing symptoms from coming back. Whether […]
When you rarely have a bowel movement, or it takes you a lot of effort to pass stool, you have constipation. Constipation makes it difficult to get rid of stools because the stool is dry and hard. You might have constipation for only a short time before regular bowel movements resume. However, some people suffer […]
Walnuts are an extremely nutritious type of seed that grows on the walnut tree. Raw walnuts are full of antioxidants, healthy fatty acids, and many nutrients. Consuming a few walnuts a day is good to keep your brain functioning well, boost your heart health, and have healthy skin. Many of the health benefits of walnuts […]
Okra has amazing health benefits thanks to having lots of beneficial nutrients, vitamins, and minerals. Okra is not just delicious to eat but can be used to help lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels, improve your mood, and strengthen your immunity. Many people who have diabetes drink okra water to help regulate blood sugar levels. […]
Most people have baking soda (sometimes called sodium bicarbonate or bicarbonate of soda) in their kitchen cabinets for use in baking. However, drinking baking soda dissolved in water is a great natural remedy for many ailments. Even just mixing a small amount of baking soda in a glass of water can help to relieve heartburn, […]
An iron deficiency can make you feel constantly tired, lack energy, have a pale complexion, or suffer from frequent headaches. A lack of iron in the body can be caused when you don’t consume enough iron-rich foods, when your body can’t absorb enough iron, or you have blood loss. If your body doesn’t have enough […]
Vitamin B12 (also called cobalamin) is a water-soluble vitamin which plays an important role in the production of red blood cells and is required to keep nerve cells healthy. Vitamin B12 deficiency, also called cobalamin deficiency, is a medical condition of low B12 levels in the blood. According to studies, one in every five adults […]
Have you ever been woken up in the middle of the night by a strong cramp in your leg that felt as if it was going to tear your muscle apart? A nighttime spasm or tightening of a muscle is a common, usually harmless, occurrence that most often affects muscles of the calf, thigh or […]
The benefits of eggs are sometimes overshadowed by mainstream media attention to their potential drawbacks. However, eggs have many good qualities that make them a surprisingly ideal health food. From being packed full of vitamins and minerals to helping to fend off a stroke, eggs can be an amazing addition to your diet if you […]
An iron deficiency can make you feel constantly tired, lack energy, have a pale complexion, or suffer from frequent headaches. A lack of iron in the body can be caused when you don’t consume enough iron-rich foods, when your body can’t absorb enough iron, or you have blood loss. If your body doesn’t have enough […]
Are you suffering from sciatica? Are you worried that pain, numbness and tingling are here to stay? Up to 40% of Americans are believed to experience sciatica at some point in their life. Fortunately, there are things that can be done to ease the agonizing symptoms, and some effective techniques can be easily implemented by […]
A hospice physician who has spent close on thirty years sitting at the bedsides of dying patients has revealed a number of key signs that someone may be about to pass. As a result of his extensive work in hospice care, Dr. Chris Kerr is more qualified than most to speak on the subject of […]
Evening phone use can affect sleep in several ways. Bright artificial light can interfere with the body’s nighttime signals, engaging content can leave you mentally occupied, and browsing can delay lights-out without changing your morning alarm. Overnight notifications may also interrupt rest. Not every screen glance causes trouble, and effects vary between people. The clearest […]
Under magnified light, the thumb becomes a landscape of stories: vertical ridges marching in perfect formation, a faint lunula veiled by texture, skin creases folding like topographic lines around a joint that has moved a million times. Nothing is bleeding, cracked, or inflamed. The cuticle is immaculate. The color is calm and healthy. And yet, […]
When the sun goes down, the body’s quiet rhythms can expose what daylight often hides. Repeated nighttime urination, waking up parched with a dry mouth, or tossing restlessly despite spending hours in bed may point to blood sugar levels running too high for too long. The kidneys work overtime to clear excess glucose, dragging water […]