Cod liver oil, like fish oil, is a rich source of omega-3 fatty acids. However, cod liver oil offers significantly higher concentrations of other nutrients than is found in other fish oils, including vitamins D and A. Inadequate intake of vitamin...
The U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) maintains a website that lists all of the FDA-appoved clinical research studies in all 50 states as well as NIH-funded studies overseas. In Cinncinnati, both interventional and observational clinical...
Many environmental factors affect your health, including your diet. Gluten, the protein found in wheat, rye and barley; and casein, the protein found in milk, can cause gastrointestinal disorders in some people, prompting the need for special...
Violent children are often dangerous to those around them, because they are often emotionally unstable and lash out in violent, and sometimes unpredictable, ways. But many times, a child's violence can be traced back to an instigating source....
Food moves through the gastrointestinal tract as a result of a series of coordinated muscle contractions. Muscles that contract either too fast or too slow cause the irritable bowel of irritable bowel syndrome, sometimes abbreviated as IBS. The...
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...
Each year in the United States, about 700,000 people suffer a stroke and about half of them become disabled as a result, reports the University of Maryland Medical Center. If you've had a stroke, you know how difficult the recovery period can be....
Research studies have produced inconsistent findings about the cancer benefits of green tea. Studies have shown results of both protective and nonprotective effects of green tea against cancer. These inconsistent results could be due to the...
The practice of using Chinese herbs for health purposes dates back to ancient China. This tradition has been passed down through the generations and still remains an important component of modern Chinese health care today. Chinese herbs gained...
Approximately 10 to 15 million Americans experience clinical depression in any given year, according to the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. Effective treatment can be gained through the use of psychotherapy or medications. Scientists...
Black cohosh, also known as macrotys, bugwort, bugbane, black snakeroot, rattleroot and rattlewood, has medicinal properties when you use the stems and roots of the plant. These plant parts appear in teas, liquid tinctures, capsules and pills....
Saw palmetto's medicinal use dates back to the time of the Native Americans of the southeastern United States, and it continues to be used today for various conditions, particularly those involving the prostate. In fact, saw palmetto is the...
Milk thistle has been used medicinally for thousands of years as a treatment for various disorders, especially liver problems, and it is now being tested for possible benefits in other conditions, such as cancer and type 2 diabetes. As of 2011,...
You may think of cinnamon as merely a flavoring agent, but it has been used medicinally for thousands of years to treat a broad range of ailments. Today, one of the uses of cinnamon is to help in the management of diabetes. However, research...
Alpha-lipoic acid, or ALA, is a fat-based antioxidant naturally produced by your body. Functional throughout the body, ALA helps regenerate the natural antioxidant vitamins C and E, as well as stimulate the production of glutathione, another...
Eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis, is an autoimmune disorder and presents as severely inflamed and itchy skin. The skin may appear scaly or patchy due to scratching. The skin problems can be either localized or widespread over the body....
Bitter melon, scientifically known as Momordica charantia, is a vegetable widely used in India, China and South America as part of the diet. Although best known for its anti-diabetes effects, bitter melon may also help cancer sufferers, although...
Krill is a small, shrimp-like marine animal that lives in the oceans. Like fish oil, krill oil is an important animal source of omega-3 essential fatty acids that help keep your heart healthy. Based on research studies, krill oil may more...
Extracted from the livers of cod fish, cold pressed cod liver oil contains high amounts of fatty acids essential for proper body functioning that the human body cannot produce them itself, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center....
Ginger is a familiar spice made from the underground stem, or rhizome, of the Zingiber officinale plant. Ginger juice, prepared from pieces of fresh ginger rhizome, has a number of medicinal properties that make it potentially useful to calm an...
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...
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....
Nuts are a tasty, portable snack, and several varieties of nuts contain significant amounts of omega-3 fatty acids, a type of unsaturated fat that reduces blood pressure and your risk of cardiovascular disease, according to the American Heart...
Astragalus is an herb traditionally used in Chinese medicine. The dried root of this herb is used in either tincture or capsule form. Astragalus is both an adaptogen, meaning it can help the body adapt to various stresses, and an antioxidant,...
Extract derived from the root of the licorice or Glycyrrhiza glabra herb may serve as a flavorful food additive, as well as a medicinal supplement. Despite the health benefits of this extract, licorice root may cause severe side effects in certain...
Turmeric has long been used for flavoring and coloring foods, such as curry and mustard, and as a medicinal herb for managing a wide range of ailments. However, scientific information supporting its efficacy for any health condition is lacking. It...
Nettle has been used medicinally to treat various conditions, and nettle juice has even been used to purportedly enhance hair growth when applied to the scalp. Nettle has also been used for its rich supply of the minerals calcium and iron....
According to the National Education Association Health Information Network, or NEA-HIN, depression is a common condition, with approximately 19 million people across all socioeconomic strata being diagnosed each year in the United States....
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a disease referred to as the silent killer, since it has no symptoms. Uncontrolled or untreated high blood pressure can have serious health consequences, including increased risk for heart attack and...
Jackie Silver has many tips and tricks for those of us who aren't getting any younger, but want to still look young. In this video learn more about how to stay looking young.
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