Dr Terry Wahls is a medical academic at the University of Iowa. In 2004, when Terry was 45 years old, she was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). She struggled with weakness in her left leg, which left her stumbling. Her health history also included abnormal spinal fluid, spinal cord lesions, and diminishing vision. Terry’s health...
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This article was originally published on March 26, 2019 and has since been updated Fibromyalgia is a misunderstood medical condition. For quite some time a legitimate question was whether this syndrome was even real. Our medical community has no clear understanding of the processes that lead to this syndrome. Fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) is a long-term...
Nowadays, it’s totally cliché to describe a lady as ‘one in a million’. A little creativity would be appreciated. However, no one was trying to be cute or sweet when they described the late Rose Marie Bentley as ‘one in fifty million’. Doctors estimated that probably one out of 50 million people in the world...
Did you know that bipolar disorder and medication-resistant depression can both be caused by thyroid resistance in the brain? It may not make sense until you consider that your thyroid affects literally every single cell in your entire body! Let’s Talk About The Signs And Symptoms of Hypothyroidism Our thyroid affects a ton of our...
Medications play a vital role in managing various health conditions, alleviating symptoms, and improving overall well-being. However, it’s important to be aware that even commonly used medications can have side effects – good, bad, and ugly. In this article, we will explore some popular medications and their potential side effects, including positive effects, negative effects,...
Getting pregnant at 40 must be an exhilarating experience for all the moms out there. You are in a better place financially, mentally and emotionally to take on the responsibility of a baby. In your 20s and 30s, you are under the constant stress of working on your career while raising your children. But in...
Alzheimer’s disease is a devastating neurodegenerative disease that affects millions of people worldwide. While there is currently no cure for Alzheimer’s, researchers are constantly striving to understand the factors that contribute to its development. One emerging area of study is the impact of belly fat on Alzheimer’s risk. In this article, we will explore the...
Here’s a riddle for you: what do human females have in common with killer whales, beluga whales, narwhals, and short-finned pilot whales? We all live for decades after our reproductive years end [1]. Menopause, defined as the end of the reproductive years, or, when a woman stops having her period and thus stops being fertile, happens...
Written By: Dr. Hamid Tajbakhsh, ND This article was originally published on December 3, 2015, and has since been updated. Leg cramps are a symptom many people experience chronically, often at night. People may find relief from the cramping for a few evenings but notice that they return with a vengeance! Leg cramps are not only painful...
Honey is a beloved food around the world. Whether you stir it into a hot mug of tea, add it to some baked goods, or incorporate it into a marinade or salad dressing, honey can add a touch of sweetness to whatever you’re making. Honey, however, is more than just a simple sweetener. In recent...
Apparently, 12 is the magic number. And I’m not just saying that because I got my first period at age 12. Getting your first period, sometimes referred to as menarche, before or after this age can increase your risk for heart problems, including heart attack, stroke, and even heart failure. However, most women aren’t aware...
You are what your mother eats. …or so they say. Women have tried since the dawn of time to influence the sex of their child. It’s not a new thing to want a boy and try to make sure you have a boy. Moms all over the world have done everything from drinking milk for...