Ephedra comes from a Central Asian or Mongolian plant. The active ingredient, ephedrine, dramatically stimulates the nervous and circulatory systems. It has been used in Chinese and Indian medicine for more than 5,000 years for headaches, colds,...
In an article for The American Diabetes Association, Tamara Harris, MD, of the National Institute of Aging in Bethesda, Maryland, reports that about 44 percent of people will lose weight later in their lives while 19 percent of people gain weight...
According to the Centers for Disease Control, obesity in the United States is of epidemic proportions, as over 33 percent of American adults and 17 percent of children are currently obese and at risk for serious health problems. Various...
If you are overweight, you can improve your health along a number of fronts by losing some of your excess pounds. Not only can weight loss improve your overall energy, it can also help prevent diseases such as type 2 diabetes, arthritis and heart...
While a number of over-the-counter medications and herbal preparations promise weight loss, the list of prescription weight loss medications approved by the Food and Drug Administration is short. Medications approved for use include drugs for...
A behavioral disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder affects as many as 7 percent of all children in the United States between the ages of 6 and 11. The "Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine" reports that as many as 4 percent of...
Acid reflux, or GERD, is caused by stomach acid, and sometimes bile, being pushed up from the stomach into the esophagus, causing irritation and a burning sensation. From a holistic perspective the root of the problem is poor digestion. This can...
Ayurveda is a healing system that evaluates a patient's physical, emotional and spiritual balance. According to Ayurveda, each person is made up of three different life energies, or doshas, known as vata, pitta and kapha. When the doshas become...
The number of U.S. children between 3 and 17 years of age living with ADHD as of February 2011 is approximately 5 million, reports the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Medication is usually the first treatment option, but many ADHD...
Gout is a form of arthritis that is characterized by sudden, severe pain, redness and tenderness in the joints, mainly found in the joint of the big toe. It is caused when uric acid in the blood forms crystals that accumulate around the joint,...
Thirty-three percent of American adults over the age of 20 experience high blood pressure, or hypertension, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. A large percentage of those with hypertension are now turning to alternative...
According to the National Institute of Health, 10 million Americans have osteoporosis. While there are prescription medications used to treat osteoporosis, many people want to try a different approach. Osteoporosis is a long-term condition, so...
Many over-the-counter weight-loss aids contain drugs that can cause high blood pressure. If you already take medication for high blood pressure, you may need to avoid certain non-prescription dietary aids. Ask your doctor which dietary aids are...
The practice of sports medicine allows an alternative treatment to medication for aspects of your health that may be improved with a change in your behavior. High blood pressure or hypertension can be modified for some through diet, exercise and...
While they are a relative rarity in the weight control world, people who are underweight have the same need for a healthy diet as those who are overweight. Counting calories may seem like an activity for those who need to lose pounds, but adding...
If you want to banish the bulge around your abdomen, the best way to do it is through dietary changes and an increase in cardiovascular exercise. According to Mayoclinic.com, switching to a diet that is low in saturated fat, refined carbohydrates...
If you have excess fat around your abdomen, the best way to lose it is through regular cardiovascular exercise and a dietary overhaul. According to MayoClinic.com, a diet that is low in saturated fat, refined carbohydrates and processed foods can...
Although a change in diet or medicine can cause a sudden attack of mild diarrhea, bacterial infection and food poisoning are more likely associated with an acute case of diarrhea. Salmonella and E. coli -- bacteria found in raw, unwashed or...
Registered Dietitian Kibbe Conti conceived Native Nutrition Models to merge traditional Native American diets into a modern framework. The Four Winds or Medicine Wheel diet takes the basics of pre-agricultural eating patterns and adds the...
Medicine ball training offers variety and benefits. Whether alone or with a partner, medicine ball workouts burn calories and help shape your body. Medicine balls are available in different weights and sizes, with or without handles. There are...
A healthy diet is the best medicine for healthy nails and hair, but when dietary nutrients fall short, supplements are helpful for strengthening brittle nails and hair. Vitamin C, vitamin E, vitamin B complex, beta-carotene, and flaxseed oil are...
According to Dr Hensrud of MayoClinic.com, Phentermine is mostly prescribed as a short-term management of obesity. It comes in capsule or tablet form, with strengths of 15mg, 30mg and 37.5mg. Phentermine is the generic name and it is distributed...
Caffeine is a central nervous stimulant that is naturally found in many plants, such as coffee and cocoa beans. It's also used as a drug. Whether you are getting your caffeine from coffee or tea, in a chocolate bar or in pill form, it can affect...
Adderall is the brand name for a combination of amphetamine and dextroamphetamine. It is a central nervous system stimulant medication commonly prescribed to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and narcolepsy. Adderall tablets are...
Diet and exercise are important components of a healthy lifestyle. When designed specific to your current health status, physical fitness, and genetics they can be safe and effective in losing weight and maintaining weight loss. Thus, an exercise...
Diabetes is a disease that affects your ability to maintain normal blood glucose levels. The foods you eat, especially those that contain carbohydrates, alter the amount of sugar in your blood stream and the amount of insulin necessary to process...
Varieties of the raspberry plant grow almost globally, inhabiting six continents. The plant has long been part of the diet and medicine of cultures in these areas, including those of both the Native Americans and the Chinese. The ancient Greeks,...
Traditional Chinese medicine considers the human body to have several systems named for internal organs. These include the liver, kidney and spleen, although they are not meant to represent the actual liver, kidney, spleen or other organs. Think...
The type of cholesterol referred to as bad cholesterol is called low-density lipoprotein, or LDL. High levels of LDL in the blood can lead to cardiovascular disease. Tests for determining LDL levels are widely available both through doctors and...
Diet can help improve blood pressure, especially if blood pressure is not yet being treated by medication. Learn more about the appropriate diet for hypertension in this nutrition video.
Chronic kidney disease is caused by a variety factors but is a preventable disease. In this video learn more about its various forms and how it can be prevented and treated.
Teenage years require special dietary needs, but often rely on unhealthy choices. Learn more about what to feed your teen in this nutrition and parenting video.
Spastic Colon is commonly known as Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) which is a problem people have when there are intestinal motility problems. Learn more about the symptoms, prevention, and treatment of this condition in this video.
