Health News
Posted: 03-11-2010 at 5:00 am
The symptoms of acid reflux, or heartburn, can be so severe for some that they are sometimes mistaken for a heart attack. As many as 60 million Americans suffer from it each month, but there are some all-natural ways to eliminate the problem without over-the-counter or prescription medications. Common food triggers include chocolate, orange juice, coffee, tomato-based sauces, wine and high-fat foods.
Posted: 03-11-2010 at 12:01 am
For people trying nutritional supplements in hopes of lowering their blood pressure, consuming a low-carb diet may boost the effects. According to a study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine, adopting a diet low in carbohydrates helps an individual lose weight and lower their blood pressure. The diet has been proven to be more effective than a weight-loss drug.
Posted: 03-10-2010 at 8:15 pm
While adopting an alkaline diet may help prevent individuals from developing blood clots, a new study has found three preemptive recommendations that can help prevent a pulmonary embolism (PE).
Posted: 03-10-2010 at 8:14 pm
Patients recovering from surgery in the hospital typically feel a high amount of pain. Nutritional supplements that feature nutrients such as bromelain may help curb the pain without the harmful side effects that can come with prescription medication.
Posted: 03-9-2010 at 8:14 pm
Women who are experiencing osteoporosis or loss of bone mass as a result of estrogen dominance may be able to receive new treatment that could help heal the problem faster than previous methods.
Posted: 03-9-2010 at 8:11 pm
Individuals who are experiencing a low libido and are taking nutritional supplements such as zinc and vitamin C may also want to try getting some sleep, as a new study suggests that a lack of sleep could be one of the main factors for a low sex drive.
Posted: 03-8-2010 at 7:48 pm
Individuals may want to store their nutritional supplements in a safe place, as a new study suggests that vitamins that are kept in bathrooms and kitchens may be less effective.
Posted: 03-8-2010 at 7:47 pm
Women who want to shed excess pounds with the help of an alkaline diet don’t have to feel guilty about having a glass of wine as a new study reveals that it won’t drastically affect their weight.
Posted: 03-8-2010 at 5:00 am
Although nutritional supplements such as vitamin C may calm the symptoms of inflammation, it may be important not to ignore the signs. Inflammation could be your body’s way of indicating abnormal cell growth that may lead to colon cancer. According to a new study published in The Journal of Nutrition, mice who were fed a high-fat diet were more susceptible to inflammation of the colon, which could eventually lead to cancer.
Posted: 03-5-2010 at 7:30 pm
While some people may use aromatherapy as their form of health resources for dealing with stress, there are others who simply let their stress build. But what they don’t realize is that they may be taking out their aggression in their sleep.
