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Humans have been using medicinal plants for thousands of years. Early on in our existence, people discovered that nature has done a pretty good job at providing things for stomach problems, pain, concentration, and more. Though modern medicine has now …

A few years ago, the gluten-free diet really took the world by storm. Items like breads, pasta, and cereals went from being staple parts of most people’s diets to being demonized by the media and on the internet. All of the sudden, we went from being t…

Dementia is a progressive condition that damages and eventually kills brain cells. In the next ten years, experts project that about 82 million people worldwide will have dementia [1]. While there is still no cure for the condition, knowing the early w…

When we talk about weight loss, the conversation often centers around food. What you drink, however, can have an impact on not only your weight but your overall health. Metabolism-boosting drinks can help you manage your weight, while also providing ex…

Anger can sometimes be a good thing. It can motivate you to stand up against social injustice, push you to work harder, or force you to have a tough but necessary conversation with a loved one. Constant anger, though, does more harm than good. In fact,…

There are many health benefits to staying hydrated. From helping you manage your weight, to improving brain function, to reducing your risk of heart attacks, drinking enough water can keep your body functioning optimally. But how much water should you …

Constipation, or the inability to have a bowel movement, affects approximately twenty percent of the population [1]. It can range in severity and can be mildly inconvenient all the way to downright painful. Luckily, there are several foods that help ma…

Leaky gut, or “intestinal permeability,” is a fairly new concept in the medical literature that has gained much attention over the last several years. For this reason, many doctors may not have even heard of the condition. The symptoms of leaky gut, ho…

Weak bones are a major health concern. According to the International Osteoporosis Foundation, more than 10 million adults in the United States have osteoporosis. Eighty percent of those people are women [1]. Luckily, there are many steps you can take …

Ginger is a flavorful root that many cultures have been using in their cuisine for centuries. It adds a spicy kick to many sauces, stir-fries, dressings, and soups. It is also a common ingredient in tea. Not only does it taste great, but there are also…

Gluten intolerance has become an increasingly common problem over the last decade. The signs of gluten intolerance are varied, and can often present as something else. For this reason, gluten intolerance can be difficult to diagnose. Knowing the signs …

This article was originally published on October 20, 2020, and has since been updated. You’ve heard it’s bad for you and yet many Americans still consume way too much sugar. Honestly, it’s pretty easy to underestimate how much sugar you consume, especi…

In many cases, when someone has a health emergency or is diagnosed with an illness, they can often point to some earlier health changes that they either didn’t recognize as problematic, or ignored in hopes that they would resolve themselves. 15 Health …

Most of the world has prescribed to the “calories in, calories out” model for weight loss. In other words, if you want to lose weight, you simply need to consume fewer calories (ie eat less) and expend more calories (ie exercise more). If the science o…

Headaches are extremely common. Nearly every person on the planet will experience one at some point in their life. In most cases, headaches are nothing to worry about and will go away on their own. There is, however, such a thing as a dangerous headach…