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- Peanut Butter before Bed: 4 Reasons to Eat It at Night - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2017 from Victor MarchioneCreamy, smooth, and sweet peanut butter is irresistible. You can have it at any time of the day. Yes, you can have peanut butter at night, too. It will not make you put on the pounds if you consume it in moderation. Having peanut butter before bed may help you sleep better. Read on to know why ...
Views: 819 - Herpangina: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatments - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2017 from Victor MarchioneKids are like little illness factories. We love them, but because their bodies haven’t established large numbers of antibodies yet, they tend to get sick. And because of daycare and or school, when one kid gets sick, they all get sick. Not only that, children often get things that adults ...
Views: 818 - Natural remedies to cure sore throat - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2015 from Victor MarchioneDid you ever wake up in the middle of the night with the feeling that someone dumped a load of hot coals down your throat? Or do you get that stinging sensation when you try to swallow – you know, the signal that another cold is on the way? A sore throat is no picnic. A sore throat and cough ...
Views: 818 - 13 Simple and Effective Yoga Poses for Constipation Relief - by Submitted on May 25, 2017 from Victor MarchioneYoga has been proven to be beneficial for our emotional, mental, and physical well-being. By using certain yoga poses, you may be able to treat disease and ailments such as constipation. We have compiled a list with 13 of the best yoga poses for constipation relief and improved bowel ...
Views: 817 - Elevated blood pressure linked with risk of heart disease in later life - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2015 from Victor MarchioneJust about anyone can have high blood pressure. Although there are contributing factors which can elevate blood pressure, it can affect anyone. In fact, most people don’t even realize they have high blood pressure as it doesn’t pose many symptoms. By the time they realize they have a blood ...
Views: 817 - Bump on the Back of the Head: Causes, Symptoms & Natural Treatment - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2017 from Victor MarchioneA bump on the back of the head may raise alarms as it could be more than just a bump. Most cases of a lump on the back of the head is a result of a benign growth or a mild head injury. It may be so minuscule, that it may not be noticed unless the hair is brushed or washed. And, knowing the signs ...
Views: 816 - Eating Avocado fruit daily is beneficial for your cholesterol - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2015 from Victor MarchioneHave you been avoiding avocados because they’re high in fat? New research shows that you may be missing out on the fruit’s benefits to your cardiovascular health and cholesterol numbers. In fact, eating an avocado a day, as part of a diet with moderate fat intake, could help lower cholesterol ...
Views: 816 - How Healthy is Seaweed Salad? - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2017 from Victor MarchioneSeaweed consumption isn’t exactly high in North America, and you’d be hard-pressed to find it on any menu beyond its role in sushi and miso soup. This is unfortunate because seaweed is extremely nutritious and offers quite a few health benefits. So the answer to the question is seaweed salad ...
Views: 816 - Heart disease, cancer risk higher when working in rotating night shifts, study - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2016 from Victor MarchioneHeart disease and cancer risk is higher when working in rotating night shifts, the research has found. Shift workers commonly undergo circadian misalignment, which is the disruption of a person’s natural body clock typically governed by daylight and darkness cycles. Shift work calls for ...
Views: 815 - Menopause raises heart disease risk, linked to more fat around heart - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2016 from Victor MarchioneMenopause is found to raise heart disease risk and is linked to more fat around the heart. The findings come from researchers at the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health, where they found that menopausal women are at a higher risk for heart disease, compared to their ...
Views: 815 - Watching TV linked to diabetes, Exercise to prevent diabetes - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2015 from Victor MarchioneAt least 29 million people in the United States have diabetes. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that another 86 million people have pre-diabetes and are headed towards full-blown diabetes if they don’t get off the couch. A report by the U.S Physical Activity Council ...
Views: 814 - Calories in Salmon: Grilled, Baked & Steamed Salmon Nutrition Facts - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2017 from Victor MarchioneYearning to get the most out of your next meal? Incorporate delicious salmon dishes into your diet to receive essential nutrients and minerals, without adding extra calories. In fact, the low calories in salmon has it listed as one of the top choices among fish eaters. To know which salmon ...
Views: 813 - Why you may not be as healthy as you think - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2015 from Victor MarchioneIf I were to ask you if you were healthy, you would answer based on how you’re currently feeling. So if you weren’t coughing, sneezing, dizzy or have a headache, you would probably say you were quite healthy. But having symptoms to an illness isn’t necessarily the only way to measure your ...
Views: 813 - 10 Foods to boost mental sharpness - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2015 from Victor MarchioneOver the last couple of years studies have suggested that junk food can be as addictive as heroine or smoking. This is because food can trigger feel-good chemicals in the brain such as dopamine. If greasy, sugary, processed foods can alter our brain then what happens when we eat healthy, ...
Views: 810 - Reduce your risk of stroke, Depression and heart disease by regular walking - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2015 from Victor MarchioneWhen I’m feeling a little low or under the weather, there’s one thing I know will be a sure pick-me-up – besides chocolate – a walk and cafe latte date with my girlfriend, Becky. What I love about Becky is that she’s like me, only taller, with better skin. She likes to be active and on the ...
Views: 810 - What is hypercalcemia - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2015 from Victor MarchioneCalcium is required in the body as an essential mineral. Its main use is I the bones and teeth to keep them strong. But when an excess amount of calcium is found within the body it can lead to a condition called hypercalcemia. In this case, when there is too much calcium, it can play an opposite ...
Views: 810 - How Many Calories in Almonds? Are Almonds Good for You? - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2017 from Victor MarchioneNoted for being one of the top nutritional nuts, almonds are the perfect choice for a light snack. With the low calorie content of almonds, it is possible to incorporate these tasty nuts into your regular diet. To bypass any concerns, we will examine the almond’s health benefits and nutrition ...
Views: 808 - When it comes to lowering blood pressure, listen to this… - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2015 from Victor MarchioneDid you know that music can be used as a form of therapy? It’s true. Music therapy is often used to promote wellness, reduce pain, manage stress and overall improve quality of life. Even if you haven’t taken a music therapy session, you may have noticed a change in yourself when you listen to ...
Views: 808 - Can Milk Cause Stomach Problems? - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2017 from Victor MarchioneConstipation affects the physical as well as psychological aspects of health. A number of foods such as red meat, fried foods, frozen meals, and cookies cause constipation. Normally, most foods that cause constipation lack fiber. However, some people even are constipated after having the most ...
Views: 807 - Foods that will Keep you Cool, Healthy Foods for Summer - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2015 from Victor MarchioneIt’s hot, it’s humid and sticky! Sometimes the days of summer can bring on serious heat and so the goal is to stay as cool as a cucumber to get by. There are numerous ways we can stay cool in the summer. From wearing lighter clothing, to dipping our toes in a pool these are just some effective ...
Views: 807 - If you’re trying to lose weight, don’t do this… - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2015 from Victor MarchioneNowadays who isn’t trying to drop a few pounds? With obesity being such a large problem in America, those last five, 10, even 20 pounds definitely need to go. There are many options out there if you are trying to lose weight: Increase physical activity, eat well, and in extreme cases, ...
Views: 807 - Know all about MS: Multiple sclerosis - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2015 from Victor MarchioneTypically our immune system works to fight off illness so we either don’t get sick or recover fairly quickly. But when someone has an autoimmune disease the immune system begins to fight itself. An autoimmune disease occurs when your immune system becomes “confused” and instead of attacking ...
Views: 807 - Nerve Flossing and Exercises for Trapped Nerve Relief - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2017 from Victor MarchioneWe floss our teeth to remove food particles and prevent plaque buildup from forming between the teeth and gums. Similarly, our nerves will sometimes form scar tissue that needs to be flossed. Nerve flossing stretches the tissues to allow proper functioning and movement. We will discuss the ...
Views: 807 - Parkinson’s disease: Real cause revealed - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2015 from Victor MarchioneFor years little was known about Parkinson’s disease. Without a cause a cure could not be found. But after extensive research we’re closer to a potential cure as scientists have now discovered a cause for Parkinson’s disease. But before we get into this new breakthrough, let’s discuss further ...
Views: 806 - How your medications could kill you: Prescriptions and adverse drug reactions - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2016 from Victor MarchioneHow is your pill box looking these days? Organized by day and capsule color, or a mixed bag of pharmaceuticals that you sort through and eyeball carefully for morning, noon and night dosages? It all gets to be a bit much some days, but there’s a good reason for your pills. Or so we like to ...
Views: 804 - 7 Reasons you should eat more raisins - by Submitted on May 29, 2015 from Victor MarchioneBest part of your trail mix? Is it the nuts, seeds, shredded coconut (unsweetened, please!) or those plump juicy raisins? We know the unsalted nuts, seeds and coconut are great for our health, but those delicious bites of chewy goodness – raisins – pack quite a nutritional punch as well. So ...
Views: 803 - Lonely And Depressed? 10 Steps To Beat Seasonal Affective Disorder - by Submitted on May 21, 2015 from Victor MarchioneFeeling a little blue? Lonely, listless and in your pajamas until noon? I can’t blame you. In some parts of North America, we’re in a record-breaking deep freeze. The days are short, dark and pretty darn cold and I feel as though I need to take up ice fishing to make the most of the season – if ...
Views: 802 - Top 10 natural supplements for heart health - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2015 from Victor MarchioneGive your heart health some attention! The heart is like your engine room, pumping nutrient-and-oxygen-rich blood throughout the body and beating 100,000 times a day. That’s almost 40 million times a year. So if you don’t treat your heart right, with daily activity, good food and exercise – and ...
Views: 801 - How to Avoid Constipation Emergencies and the ER Naturally - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2015 from Victor MarchioneThere are many ailments that can land you in the hospital – broken bones, a high fever that won’t break or blood in your stool. These are serious problems that can result in much more serious health concerns – no matter your age. But did you ever think not being able to go to the bathroom ...
Views: 797 - The other health problem sugar puts you at risk for - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2015 from Victor MarchioneThe popular criticisms against sugar center on weight gain and diabetes. But there’s new research to indicate that sugar can have adverse effects on our mental health, too. Sugar consumption linked with depression Researchers from Columbia University looked to examine the effects of food on ...
Views: 797 - Stomach trouble? How meditation can help - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2015 from Victor MarchioneWhile you’re sitting reading this, take a deep breath in through your nose, hold it for a moment, and now slowly release the air through your mouth. Think about how you feel. Better yet, try it again, maybe a few more times. Taking these brief moments to really focus on our breathing can ...
Views: 796 - Cushing’s syndrome: Causes, symptoms and prevention - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2015 from Victor MarchioneThe hormone cortisol is commonly associated with stress. By now we know stress, over a period of time, can be detrimental to our health. But there is another condition associated with excessive cortisol. It’s called Cushing’s syndrome. Causes of Cushing’s syndrome The cause of Cushing’s ...
Views: 795 - Taking medicine by the spoon leads to dosage errors - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2016 from Victor MarchioneMany of us take liquid medications either with a teaspoon or table spoon but a new study has found this contributes to dosage errors. The findings of the study have offered suggestions that rather than using teaspoon or tablespoon as measurements, dosages be changed to milliliters. Previous ...
Views: 795 - Know the facts about age-related macular degeneration (AMD) - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2015 from Victor MarchioneThe ability to see is part of the five senses, which we use not only to experience the world, but better our health. Over time, vision loss may occur and make our ability to see more difficult. Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a leading cause of blindness and vision loss in America. ...
Views: 794 - Home remedies for weight loss - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2015 from Victor MarchioneYou’re not in a happy place if you’re overweight or obese – and neither is your body. In fact, how much you weigh, in relation to your height, your waist size (pinching more than an inch of flab?) and how many pounds you’ve gained since your mid-20s have a huge impact on your health. We’re ...
Views: 793 - Simple trick to ease joint pain - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2016 from Victor MarchioneKnee osteoarthritis, the leading cause of pain and disability for seniors, is a condition in which the cartilage between the bones – the cushion – slowly wears away, allowing the bones to rub together. There is currently no cure for knee osteoarthritis, but there are medicationsand therapeutic ...
Views: 793 - Taking painkillers on a regular basis? There’s a better fix - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2015 from Victor MarchioneWhen your knees hurt, it can really hold you back from doing the things you love. Even getting up from your seat becomes a struggle. You probably stick to the usual remedy of taking a pain-reliever containing acetaminophen, the over-the-counter drug that’s often an alternative to aspirin. ...
Views: 792 - Are you unknowingly rubbing these toxins into your body? - by Submitted on May 25, 2015 from Victor MarchioneWhat does your daily routine consist of? If you’re a woman, you may wake up, shower with some scented soap, apply a few layers of makeup and finish off with perfume. As a man, routines may be a bit simpler but still involve deodorant, body wash and other products. Routine is routine, and you ...
Views: 791 - Fact or myth: Common medical myths busted - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2015 from Victor MarchioneWhether it’s an old wives’ tale, or information that spreads through the grapevine, there are many “facts” out there in regards to the medical world which frankly, just aren’t true. The problem arises when we use these myths as facts and start to believe them. Not only can believing myths affect ...
Views: 790 - What Causes Dandruff? Best Home Remedies for Dandruff - by Submitted on May 18, 2017 from Victor MarchioneThose pesky white flakes that dot your head and fall to the shoulders when disturbed can cause embarrassment and be very annoying. Dandruff is a common problem linked to the skin of your scalp as opposed to your hair strands. Thankfully, it is not a serious health condition and there are home ...
Views: 789 - Compounds in Turmeric, Red grapes, Apple Peels, & Berries May Help in Treating Prostate Cancer - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2017 from Victor MarchioneDid you know!Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in the United States after skin cancer. A latest study says compounds found in turmeric, red grapes, berries, and apple peels can kill prostate cancer cells. In fact, resveratrol found in berries has been tested for its anti-cancer ...
Views: 787 - Coconut Oil vs. Butter - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2017 from Victor MarchioneCoconut oil vs. Butter, which one is better than the other? Coconut oil has been touted by many celebrities and the likes to be beneficial for health in many ways. Both coconut and butter have saturated fats which have been linked to the cause of heart disease by the American Heart ...
Views: 786 - Can talk therapy treat your mental health? - by Submitted on May 19, 2016 from Victor MarchioneTalk therapy has been found to be an effective form of treatment for mental health as well as treating mental disorders such as schizophrenia. A recent study revealed that over two million people in America have a diagnosis of schizophrenia and primary treatment involves the use of medications. ...
Views: 785 - Stroke risk increases with high stress jobs, higher risk in women - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2015 from Victor MarchioneThe risk of stroke increases with high job stress, according to the latest findings. Additionally, women were found to be at higher risk of these effects. To achieve the findings, researchers analyzed six previous studies, which looked at nearly 140,000 individual across different countries. ...
Views: 785 - Bursitis, common cause of painful hips, knees, and elbows managed with nonsurgical treatments - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2016 from Victor MarchioneBursitis is a common cause of painful hips, knees, and elbows, but it can be managed with nonsurgical treatments. Bursitis occurs when the bursa – a small, fluid-filled sac that acts as a cushion and lubricator for our bones, muscles, and tends around our joints – becomes irritated or infected, ...
Views: 783 - Your neighborhood might cause you to age - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2015 from Victor MarchioneTake a moment to think about where you are currently dwelling. Is it a rural area with lots of green landscape and stress? Or is it a city dwelling with high-rise buildings and tons of traffic? Does your neighborhood have a high crime rate or is it more peaceful and calm? Why are we asking these ...
Views: 783 - Eat whole grains every day to reduce your risk of heart disease and stroke - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2015 from Victor MarchioneWhen it comes to your heart health and reducing your risk of getting cardiovascular disease (CVD), it may be as easy as what you eat. In fact, new research suggests by incorporating whole grains into your diet, you’re highly benefiting your heart. According to research by the Harvard School ...
Views: 782 - Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Causes, symptoms and home remedies - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2015 from Victor MarchioneWe all get tired from time to time. Maybe we didn’t get enough sleep or we over-exerted ourselves throughout the day. Tiredness is normal – but too much exhaustion could signal a serious problem. A condition known as chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a condition where the individual ...
Views: 781 - Chronic kidney disease diet - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2017 from Victor MarchioneChronic kidney disease is a condition affecting close to 20 million Americans. Kidney specialists (nephrologists) suggest that changing your diet can help protect your kidneys. Diet can also help control other health conditions, such as diabetes and high blood pressure, which in fact can lead to ...
Views: 781 - Reminder- Side effects of junk food - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2015 from Victor MarchioneTime and time again we hail, praise and highly recommend healthy eating – but always for good reason! You see, over time junk food severely harms your body in more ways than one. Sure, you probably heard that junk food is bad, but exactly how bad is it? Well, that is why we are here to keep you ...
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