Imagine a world where you could track and know exactly which foods cause you, uh… gastric distress. With that information, you would know what you shouldn’t eat before any big events, say foods that make you burp before you have to give a speech, or whatnot to not order on a first date. Thanks to...
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...
Most people don’t think about their uric acid levels. It’s rare for them to become too low, but high levels could cause gout, kidney disease, inflammation, and other health issues. Uric acid is a natural waste product the body makes while digesting foods with a chemical called purines. Purine-rich foods include red meat, sardines, and...
Skin tags, medically known as acrochordons, are small, benign growths that commonly appear on your skin. Typically, they develop in areas where there’s friction: skin on skin or skin on clothing, like the neck, armpits, groin, under the breasts, and eyelids. They’re made of collagen fibers and blood vessels surrounded by skin, so these growths...
On April 11th, the California Assembly’s Committee on Health approved a bill to ban five chemical food ingredients: brominated vegetable oil, potassium bromate, propylparaben, Red Dye No. 3, and titanium dioxide. In the United States, these are found in candy, cereals, and many other common foods on grocery store shelves. They’ve been banned because of...
When it comes to the health of your skin and and hair, it can be overwhelming to figure out which approach to take – should you visit a dermatologist for prescription medicine, or learn more about natural or herbal remedies? Opt for the steroid cream or colloidal oatmeal? The Accutane or more probiotics? Does it...
The only true “love at first sight” is the moment a mother holds her newborn child for the first time. No matter what health beliefs they uphold, all parents can agree on one thing: They want the best for their children. They want them to grow up healthy and strong. Therefore, it’s vital for all...
High blood sugar is a condition with potentially grave consequences. As such, it demands serious attention, especially due to the hidden symptoms it possesses. Recognizing signs early on is key for effectively managing and preventing complications. Also known as hyperglycemia, the issue can come about with or without diabetes and can wreak havoc on the...
In today’s health-conscious world, many individuals turn to supplements to boost their overall well-being. While certain supplements can be beneficial, it’s important to recognize that not all of them are created equal. In fact, some supplements may even cause more harm than good, particularly when used improperly or in excessive amounts. So before you take...
Leftovers are a convenient solution for reducing food waste and saving time in the kitchen. But not all leftover foods are safe after sitting in the fridge for a while. In fact, certain leftovers can be hotbeds of bacteria and pose serious health risks if they aren’t handled and reheated properly. Let’s take a look...
Heart failure is a serious condition that occurs when the heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body’s needs. It affects millions of people worldwide and is a leading cause of hospitalization and mortality. While medication and lifestyle changes are crucial for managing heart failure, diet also plays a significant role in maintaining...
Many people have a bucket list of things they want to do and see in their lifetime. Hopes of travel is one of the most common things to find on that list. However, a person could spend their whole lives traveling and still not see everything the world has to offer, including forbidden places to...
