Soy has become a heavily marketed food, with its health benefits widely cited. Soy protein contains naturally occurring substances called isoflavones that are similar to estrogen, the female hormone. Not all soy protein provides the same amount of...
Glucosamine, a natural compound found in healthy cartilage, is a normal constituent in the cartilage matrix and in the synovial fluid that helps to cushion your joints. Chondroitin sulfate, a substance derived from cartilage, is commonly taken in...
Difficulty falling asleep and staying asleep for more than three nights a week can interfere with daytime function and activities. Getting enough sleep is a necessity. Anxiety and stress are common causes of insomnia. Exercise, avoiding caffeine,...
Reaching a juncture in your life where you contemplate breast enhancement, you may want to consider the fully array of options available. Although surgery remains the most common procedure, some women are turning to natural and herbal breast...
The most common type of hair loss is male or female pattern baldness, also called androgenetic alopecia, or AGA. Although studies suggest that antioxidants found in green tea, beta sitosterol, saw palmetto, grape seed extract, hydrangea extract...
About 1 million Americans get kidney stones each year, according to the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. Physicians consistently urge kidney stone patients to adhere to a low-protein, high-fiber and high-fluid diet. But a 2006 study...
Wrinkles are one of the biggest complaints of the aging process. Modern technological advancements provide numerous treatments such lasers, dermabrasion and surgical procedures. These treatments are effective--but they are also expensive and time...
OMNI stands for Optimal Macronutrient Intake Trial. This approach, which uses a high-protein, balanced diet to manage high blood pressure, is a modification of the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) program. DASH has long been an...
The root of the Amorphophallus konjac plant contains glucomannan, a substance that may work as a bulk-forming laxative. As a water-soluble dietary fiber, glucomannan creates larger, bulkier stool that moves through the colon more smoothly,...
Coenzyme Q10, or CoQ10, increases energy, improves the immune system and acts as an antioxidant. CoQ10 is often low in patients with chronic diseases and can be increased via CoQ10 supplements. Clinical research studies have reported that CoQ10...
Your diet plays a major role in your physical health as well as your mental health, according to Massachusetts General Hospital. Eating a diet high in processed food offers little nutrition and often is directly linked to depression. Additionally,...
Primrose, better known as evening primrose, is a wildflower grown throughout the United States. Its seeds contain essential fatty acid oils, which are imperative for growth and development, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center....
A child with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can be a handful for any parent or caretaker. ADHD manifests itself in your child through inattention, distractibility, uncontrolled behavior and, even more problematic, defiance and...
The soybean is a small green bean that looks roughly like a pea pod. Clinical research conducted in the last several years have pointed to the soybean as being a super food for women in menopause. The benefits of soy come largely from a high...
Health insurance is an important part of life in the United States. Life can be unpredictable, and knowing that you are covered no matter what may happen gives a sense of security and peace. According to a study conducted by the Duke Clinical...
A sluggish or under active thyroid, called hypothyroidism, occurs when the thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid hormones. Symptoms of hypothyroidism can include fatigue, sensitivity to cold, joint pain, weight gain, headaches, and a slow...
False unicorn root, also known as Helonias root, is an herb that grows wild in North America. For centuries, it has been used by Native Americans to treat a variety of gynecological conditions. Today, modern herbalists value the root for its...
Herbal medicines have been used for centuries to treat a variety of health conditions. Improvements in quality control and advances in clinical research have made them a popular form of alternative treatment these days. All herbal remedies are...
The foods and nutrients found in your refrigerator can have a far greater effect on your health than the prescription pills sitting in your cupboard. In essence, your refrigerator is the local pharmacy right in your own home. The Diabetes...
As an organic mineral, sulfur promotes healthy joints and connective tissues by contributing to the formation of new tendons, ligaments and cartilage. Sulfur may reduce the symptoms of arthritis and other inflammatory conditions by suppressing...
Wheatgrass is a nutrient-rich type of young grass belonging to the Poaceae family, according to the American Cancer Society. Poaceae consists of a wide variety of wheat-like grasses that are commonly grown in temperate regions of Europe and the...
Secreted by the pineal gland in the brain, melatonin helps maintain the body's circadian rhythm, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center. The body's circadian rhythm acts as an internal 24-hour body clock, as it plays a critical...
Estrogen is an important hormone produced naturally in women. It is necessary for maintaining health and wellness and to prevent common symptoms of menopause, such as hot flashes, dry skin and irritation. Estrogen may offer some protection...
Hoodia gordonii is a rare herb that is only known to grow naturally in South Africa's Kalahari Desert. Though it has been touted as a revolutionary appetite suppressant by commercial herbal supplement marketers, clinical research into hoodia's...
All it takes is four nanograms of testosterone in the womb to turn a female into a male, says Stephen Harrod Buhner in his book, "The Natural Testosterone Plan." The hormone testosterone, part of a larger group of male hormones known as androgens,...
Most new mothers are anxious to begin a weight loss program to get back into pre-pregnancy shape soon after giving birth. Specific nutritional requirements after childbirth, such as increased caloric intake for breastfeeding, should always be...
Eczema, or atopic dermatitis, is a chronic skin condition which causes inflammation and itching. Symptoms include red or grayish patches, thickened, scaly skin and small raised bumps which may ooze and then crust over. According to MayoClinic.com,...
Turmeric is most often thought of as a cooking spice, but this pungent yellow powder has properties that can make it as helpful in the medicine cabinet as it is in the spice rack. Turmeric has been used in Ayurvedic and traditional Chinese...
Yohimbe is an herb made from the dried bark of an evergreen tree found in western Africa. A prescription form of yohimbe called yohimbine hydrochloride (yohimbine) has been FDA-approved for its potential benefits in regard to sexual dysfunction in...
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