Some meds such as lithium and amiodarone may lead to drug-induced hypothyroidism or low levels of thyroid hormones, according to available studies. If you’re prescribed some of these meds, your healthcare provider may require blood work monitoring to be sure if the thyroid is affected or not. Regular monitoring and […]
Did you know that sitting under a specific type of light can help you overcome certain health issues? That light is the red light. Red light therapy is a photomedicine method that uses a variety of wavelengths to alleviate a long list of health problems. As explained by the National […]
Tea is abundant in nutrients and is praised for its abundance of health advantages. In fact, tea is the most commonly consumed drink in the world after water. But, not every tea is made in the same way. Unfortunately, some brands of tea contain a lot of pesticides like glyphosate. […]
Did you know that more than two-thirds of American citizens are overweight and 50 percent are obese? This data is a sign that we’re living in an era of metabolic syndrome epidemic. Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of conditions that involve hypertension, insulin resistance, a high waist-to-hip ratio, and dyslipidemia […]
Research shows that making simple dietary changes helps reduce memory issues in middle-aged and older adults. In the study named Pomegranate juice augments memory and FMRI activity in middle-aged and older adults with mild memory complaints, 32 subjects who reported memory problems were randomly assigned to consume 8 ounces of […]
The number one brand for child vitamins in the US has ingredients that most parents would never give their children intentionally, so why aren’t we choosing healthy alternatives instead? Vitamins for kids have to be healthy, right? So, why are the Flintstones Vitamins, popularly known as the #1 Choice of […]
Tylenol is the trademarked form of the medication we commonly know as paracetamol or acetaminophen. This is one of the most frequently consumed painkillers in the US nowadays, but also the most destructive one! Did you know that almost 500 individuals die whereas 30,000 end up in the hospital on […]
Although there’s a widespread belief that HPV infections can only be fought with vaccines, there’s a lot of wisdom to be found in ancient herbal medicine. In fact, in a study published in the Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention named Clearance of Cervical Human Papillomavirus Infection by Topical Application […]
Gastritis is unpleasant and painful. It’s the inflammation of the stomach lining and in a lot of cases, the sufferers need proper medical therapy to alleviate the symptoms. However, many sufferers claim that some lifestyle and home remedies may be of aid, for example, green tea with manuka honey and […]
Stinky feet are embarrassing, that’s a no-brainer. But, a lot of people with this problem are curious about the reason for the unpleasant odor coming from their feet and how to get rid of the smell for good. Though all of us sometimes experience smelly feet or damp feet, for […]