Pumpkin seeds, also called pepitas, are a natural source of vitamins, minerals and essential fatty acids. They are not only nutritious, but also tasty, having a sweet and chewy texture. Pumpkin seeds can be boiled, baked or eaten raw. They are...
Iberogast is an herbal supplement that's been available in Europe since the mid-1960s and used for digestive problems such as irritable bowel syndrome. It's an all-natural product that has undergone clinical testing proving it is both safe and...
Over 217,000 American men were diagnosed with cancer of the prostate in 2010, according to the National Cancer Institute, and millions more suffer from other prostate diseases. Since diet and lifestyle may be contributing factors, many supplements...
Although you may not appreciate the intense itching and stinging sensations that result from brushing against nettle while hiking, this skin-irritating plant has several surprising medicinal uses. Natural healers recommend nettles to support men's...
Child psychologists and parents of children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders and other disabilities often rely on a multi-platform approach to treatment, but it can be difficult to rate the severity of the underlying disorder in order to...
According to the Mayo Clinic, anxiety can be a sudden and intense fear that often makes a person feel as if he has no control. Other symptoms may include: a sense of impending doom, hyperventilation, trembling and chest pain. When symptoms persist...
If you suffer from prostatitis, you're not alone, as some 50 percent of men experience prostatitis symptoms at some point in their adult life, according to a 1996 report in the journal "Current Opinion in Infectious Diseases." This painful...
Research supports nutritional and dietary influences on behavior and learning in children with attention deficit disorder, or ADD, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD; however, not all children will respond to dietary changes or...
Asthma is a chronic respiratory condition that according to the University of Maryland Medical Center affects 20 million Americans. When a person with asthma is exposed to a trigger such as pollution or pet dander, the airways become inflamed and...
Lymphoma is a cancer in the lymphatic system. Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, or NHL, is the most common type of lymphoma. Cells in the lymphatic system become abnormal, divide and spread to other body parts. Conventional treatments for NHL include...
You probably know that iron is needed in order for red blood cells to carry oxygen to the cells in your body. According to the University of Maryland Medical Center's website, UMM.edu, iron, or ferritin, is also needed to produce ATP, the form of...
More than half of men in their 60s and as many as 90 percent of older men have signs of an enlarged prostate, according to the National Institutes of Health. The embarrassing incontinence associated with prostate problems can lead many men to try...
Fibromyalgia is a constellation of symptoms regarded as a syndrome rather than a disease. Diagnosis is based on exclusion or ruling out other possible causes. Careful physical examination by a physician will reveal fibrobromyalgia's specific...
Carbonated water is plain water into which carbon dioxide gas has been dissolved, giving it fizz and a tangy taste. The carbon dioxide can either occur naturally, as in sparkling mineral-water springs, or it can be added during the manufacturing...
Calcium is a chemical element that is ritical for our physical and mental health. It is necessary to build strong, dense bones early and throughout life. About 99% of the body's calcium is stored in the bones and teeth. The remaining calcium is...
Depression is a mood disorder marked by such symptoms as depressed mood, loss of pleasure in activities, sleep difficulties, appetite or weight changes and thoughts about suicide or death. To measure the severity of depression, mental health...
The asthma control test involves five simple questions used to determine the impact of asthma in your life. Doctors, nurses and caregivers determine the effectiveness of the current asthma treatment program use the questionnaire. The questions...
Psychological tests and assessments for psychological disorders are many. There are tests for specific disorders, and larger tests giving scores on different scales that give symptom or diagnostic scores. Sometimes examiners must interpret several...
While the emotional symptoms of major depression are easily recognizable, patients experiencing this condition may have some physical side effects. A study published in the October 2009 edition of the journal Psychosomatic Medicine found that...
The neurological disorder restless leg syndrome involves unpleasant or painful sensations in the legs while resting. The individual usually has an uncontrollable urge to move his legs, which then alleviates the symptoms. Because moving the legs is...
MedlinePlus states that herpes is an infection caused by the herpes simplex virus. As of 2010, all FDA-approved drugs for the treatment of herpes target the same enzyme, called DNA polymerase. However, the efficacy of these drugs appears to be...
Parkinson's disease (PD) affects about 1 in every 100 people over the age of 60. According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke of the National Institutes of Health, as many as 500,000 Americans may have the disease....
Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) recommends acupuncture for the treatment of allergies that cause sinus problems, itchy eyes and related symptoms. About one-third of Americans suffer from seasonal allergies. Unlike over-the-counter and...
According to the National Institutes of Health's National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM), the use of natural remedies is increasing among Americans. In a 2007 NCCAM survey, nearly 40 percent of U.S. adults indicated that...
Before a baby is born, he shares circulation of blood with his mother. This means that what his mother ingests--whether food, medication or alcohol--all can cross the placental barrier and enter a baby's bloodstream. A mother who chronically uses...
You've been feeling down. You've also been anxious about situations in your life. You may be having panic attacks. But now you have a new symptom--the people around you seem lifeless and the objects you view seem somehow distorted, as if you were...
Good health involves a variety of components. Poor physical health can increase your risk of emotional distress, while constant stress can cause physical disorders. Creating optimal health requires taking the time to address your moods as well as...
Women who are addicted to heroin are often given methadone, a synthetic narcotic, to take instead of heroin. Methadone withdrawal is probably the most common withdrawal seen in newborns, according to Marvin Wang, M.D. Mothers who take methadone...
Feeling tired and run down is something that needs to be investigated by a doctor. Many illnesses can cause these symptoms. Pharmaton is an over-the-counter remedy that claims to help benign tiredness caused by stress. Pharmaton's main ingredient...
