The unique, wonderfully fragrant aroma of roast lamb sizzling in the oven with sprigs of rosemary, or freshly made pizza topped with the delightfully aromatic herb, oregano, are just some of those delicious memories that can be stored quietly at the back of our nasal sensory organs to be reminded…
Most people who aren’t familiar with diabetes aren’t aware of the host of side effects that accompany this debilitating disease. Diabetic retinopathy is just one of the problems that plague diabetics. Diabetic retinopathy is a complication from diabetes that affects the eyes. Over time, diabetes can cause retina damage, which…
It appears that the medical profession the world over are all too quick to prescribe drugs rather than to suggest natural methods of lowering high blood pressure (hypertension). Most of these medicines can have undesirable side effects, so it is a good idea to look for natural methods. It has…
Are you thinking about jumping into the next fad diet trend? Popular plans such as the Atkins and South Beach Diet promise to help you lose weight fast and easily, but most dieters find that they can’t sustain the weight loss — and end up gaining even more weight back!…
Nicotine Gum…The Patch…Electric Cigarettes… Anyone who has ever tried to kick the habit is probably well aware of the many smoking cessation products on the market. And with good reason. According to the American Cancer Society, only about 4 to 7 percent of Americans are able to quit smoking without…
Many smokers avoid kicking the habit because they don’t want to gain weight after they quit. Experts say that smoking can burn up to 200 calories per day and helps to boost the metabolism. The sad truth is most people do gain 5 to 10 pounds after quitting simply because…
Numbness…fatigue…muscle spasms…loss of balance These symptoms may seem innocent enough. But when they start to add up, it can be a sign of something much more serious than people realize. We’re talking about MS symptoms. An estimated 2.3 million people are living with multiple sclerosis (MS). And the number…
Typically, childhood vaccinations are monitored and meticulously recorded on special sheets from the pediatrician’s office while adult vaccinations are often forgotten or overlooked by health care providers. Approximately 50,000 people die each year from diseases that could be prevented with vaccinations, 36,000 of those deaths are due to the influenza…
By Scott Gillespie Just about the only thing that is worse than having a toothache is having to go to the dentist so that he can fix it! While you might try to ignore a toothache and hope it goes away you really need to have it checked out as…
A healthy digestive system isn’t the sexiest thing to covet, but anyone who suffers chronic diarrhea will agree this stomach-churning ailment can make or break your day. The good news is that you can hit the ground running with four natural remedies that don’t require a trip to the doctor…