Aspirin is one of the most popular and widely taken over-the-counter drugs, with over 35,000 metric tons produced and consumed each year, enough to make over 100 billion aspirin tablets. Contrary to popular belief, aspirin is not made from a natural source in today’s day and age — it’s actually [...]
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In the United States, there were more than 25,000 reported and another 10,000 probable cases of Lyme disease in 2013, according to the CDC. Most of the cases happen between June and August, with July being the worst month. Lyme disease is transmitted to humans through a [...]
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Robin Williams was always known more for his outrageous antics than his commentary on issues surrounding topics like health and politics, but like most comedians who speak without a filter, he has the ability to absolutely nail it whenever he does. Williams was not the type of comic to [...]
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The world of electrolytes is a complicated one with so many different brands to choose from and so many different nutrients contained within each product. Recently I had the opportunity to try one of my absolute favorite new electrolyte products from a company called Hydralyte that also includes herbs for [...]
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It’s that time of the year, when lively little yellow flowers are popping up on the lawns all over the country. While many see it as “just a weed,” dandelions are one of nature’s gift to men – virtually the whole plant is edible and medicinal. Dandelion is rich [...]
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One of the most difficult aspects of keeping weight off is the carbohydrate trap. Eating carbs is delicious and convenient, but too many can cause fat deposits around the waistline and make you feel sluggish. What most people don’t realize is that the “overeating” of carbs might [...]
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Each year more than 62 million Americans are diagnosed with digestive orders, and the frequency and prevalence of these disorders tends to increase with age, according to GIAlliance.com’s Gastroenterology blog. The most common digestive disorders include irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), lactose intolerance, hiatal hernia, different types of cancers, and gastroesophageal reflux [...]
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The United States government welcomed longtime environmental attorney Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to its post as Head of the Department of Health and Human Services this February, a welcome step for fans of natural food, the environment and accountability for drug companies. Kennedy Jr. has promised to change the way [...]
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If you were sick with a cold or flu in the 20th century, your family or your doctor would have likely applied a hot mustard patch to help your body sweat out the illness. It is one of the forgotten old century cures that may have been overhyped in the [...]
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The world of healthcare has progressed significantly over the last century, as emergency medicine has helped the United States achieve one of the top 50 lifespans in the world despite our nation’s general state of ill health, with as many as 6 in 10 people currently suffering from a [...]
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