Poop happens. It’s part of life for everyone, but it isn’t something that needs to happen every day. This common misconception can cause unnecessary concern amongst differing parties. According to gastroenterologist Dr. Folasade May from UCLA, there’s bowel movements can fluctuate a bit, and that is totally normal.¹ Frequency varies greatly among individuals, and understanding...
Our skin is the largest organ in (or on) our bodies, which is important in maintaining overall health. As such, it’s vital to take good care of it. While a soothing warm shower after a long day is one of the greatest feelings, medical professionals warn that showering too often negatively impacts our skin. There’s...
If you are suffering from heartburn and bloating, it is possible that you may be suffering from an H. pylori (Helicobacter pylori) bacterial infection. The H. pylori bacteria is one of the most common causes of ulcers in the stomach and small intestine. The infection can also cause chronic gastritis, a condition where the stomach...
Migraines are often misunderstood, and it’s not surprising that people don’t know how to deal with them. When you’re in the midst of a migraine attack, it can seem like the world is closing in on you, and there’s nothing you can do but suffer through it. But there are many ways to prevent migraines...
Millions of Americans suffer from atopic dermatitis, more commonly known as eczema. According to the National Eczema Association, one in ten Americans will develop the condition during their lifetime [1]. A lot of research has gone into understanding eczema over the last several years, and scientists have answered some important questions. Unfortunately, they have still...
Alicia Renee Phillips, a mother in Clinton, Tennessee, had her little sister, age 10, over for a sleepover. It was a normal get-together, and the two planned to go to church the next day. Before church, Phillips suggested that they style her little sister’s hair. The hairstyling, oddly enough, led to her little sister having...
Three years ago, I suddenly developed a strange rash on my face, on one side of my chin. It looked suspiciously like eczema. I couldn’t imagine what it could be. I was meticulous about my diet and had already cut out gluten, dairy, genetically modified organisms (GMOs), commercial meat, and even most refined sugar. I Figured...
As a former lover of cheese who associated with other lovers of cheese (my band and I once wrote a song called “Cheese Girl”), it might come as a shock that I’ve renounced conventional cheese altogether. Cheese has typically been considered bad because of its high saturated fat content. However, new research is suggesting that...
Anyone who’s ever had to go to the dentist to fix a cavity knows that it can be a fairly unpleasant experience. Most people don’t enjoy having freezing needles and drills in their mouths. Imagine, then, if you could stop tooth decay associated with a cavity without drills, freezing, or an hours-long trip to the...
In a startling development, a potential cancer cluster is under investigation in Liverpool, Australia. Five women who worked in the same office space have been diagnosed with thyroid cancer, leading to a major inquiry by health authorities. The close proximity of these cases has raised concerns about the safety of the workplace and the possibility...
As if people needed another insect to worry about. For those who love the outdoors, summertime means protection from mosquitoes, black flies, ticks, and more. But now there is a new species to look out for, the assassin bug, and its numbers are on the rise in the southern United States. They can deliver painful...
Toxic shock syndrome (TSS) is a rare and life-threatening complication of certain types of bacterial infections. Most of us associate TSS with super-absorbent tampons. It is true that toxic shock syndrome is a possible side effect (albeit, an extremely rare one) of leaving a tampon in too long. As one woman learned, however, tampons are not...
