Acid reflux or heartburn is technically known as gastroesophageal reflux. A person with acid reflux or heartburn may feel a burning sensation in their throat and chest, which may be quite painful and distressing. Acid reflux occurs when the valve, or sphincter, that connects the stomach to the esophagus, or food pipe, is weakened. When...
For the last decade or so, eggs have been on a bit of a nutritional rollercoaster ride. One day they are good for you, the next they’re saying they are contributing to heart disease, and the next they’re back to being “the perfect protein”. The question remains: Are eggs good for you or not? We’re...
Your liver is one of the most vital organs in the body. Although it often does not get as much attention as the heart or the lungs, the liver performs over five hundred functions. For this reason, it is important that you keep your liver- and more importantly, your liver mitochondria- healthy. New research has found...
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) affects women of reproductive age, resulting is disrupted menstrual cycles that can be either prolonged or infrequent. This is due to the growth of follicles on the ovaries which results in irregular release of eggs. PCOS is believed to be caused by endocrine dysfunction that causes an imbalance of sex hormones....
The flu, also known as influenza, is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. It can lead to mild to severe symptoms that can make you feel miserable and disrupt your daily routine. While medical treatment is often required, there are several practical tips and home remedies that can help relieve the symptoms and...
The loss of a loved one is usually a painful, and emotionally trying time for the family, no matter how aged the person may have been. Memories of the beautiful times and difficult days they’ve spent together would flood back and break hearts. As death draws near, it becomes more terrifying for the person in...
Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance found in every cell in your body that is required to maintain good health. When it is in the right amount, your body uses it to produce hormones and vitamin D while assisting digestion. However, too much cholesterol can pose a problem. At unhealthy levels, cholesterol can lead to...
Humans have been eating oysters for thousands and thousands of years. For many, a warm summer evening wouldn’t be complete without a plate of oysters and a glass of champagne, and due to their reported aphrodisiac qualities, they are a first-date choice of many. Maybe oysters are one of your favorite foods, but did you...
Chronic kidney disease, also known as chronic renal failure, chronic renal disease, or chronic kidney failure, is much more widespread than people realize; it often goes undetected and undiagnosed until the disease is well advanced. Chronic kidney disease is a slow progressive loss of kidney function over a period of several years. Eventually, the patient...
Winter can be a tough season. It is long, dark, cold, and for many people, miserable. The short days with fewer sunlight hours can be depressing, and the frigid temperatures can force many people indoors for days on end. For some people, however, there is one more reason to hate the season: Raynaud’s. What is...
There are many positive aspects of getting older. You have more life experience to make you more confident in who you are, and you’re typically more well-established and financially secure. Of course, it has its drawbacks, particularly when it comes to your physical health. While good eating habits are always important, they become even more...
Humans don’t like getting older. In fact, the worldwide anti-aging market is currently worth about 56 billion dollars. By 2023, experts predict that number will grow to 66 billion [1]. Indeed, as a population we have been obsessed with staying “forever young”. Finally, scientists may have figured out how to do that. Not by stopping...
