Muscle is heavier than fat, so you'll experience weight gain if you add muscle mass, for example if you need to bulk up for your sport. While synthetic drugs in the form of muscle supplements and anabolic steroids provide a means of building...
The term "free testosterone" refers to levels of this hormone that are created naturally, as opposed to being forced into the human body artificially. Synthetic drugs---both prescription and over-the-counter treatments---and anabolic steroids are...
Herbs have been a core component of traditional medicine for several millennia. Today approximately a third of Americans take herbal supplements, reports the University of Maryland Medical Center. The specific health effects and benefits of each...
Saw palmetto extracts are derived from the fruit of the saw palmetto tree, long used by Florida's Native Americans and now recognized for its modern medicinal effects, reports the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine. Most of...
Estrogen is a naturally occurring hormone produced in women. It is important for maintaining a healthy body and to prevent conditions such as menopause and cardiovascular diseases. Increasing the amount of estrogen in the body can be achieved...
Cluster headaches are characterized by severe pain and occur in cycles, or clusters. The pain may be localized to one side of the head but are most often around or behind the eyes. Conventional medical treatment includes over-the-counter or...
Serotonin is an important neurotransmitter released in the brain. These neurotransmitters control what kinds of moods and feelings we experience. Serotonin levels can have an effect on pain, stress and anxiety experienced by individuals. Low...
Herbs have been used medicinally for thousands of years. According to the Herbal Remedy Pro website, the oldest written evidence of herbal usage dates from 2,000 B.C. in Egypt. While many natural have been replaced by synthetic drugs, others are...
Fibric acid and fish oil both provide heart benefits, but worries about drug interactions may stop you from taking them together. Understanding what these substances do to your body and how they react together helps you make the right choice for...
You may have heard a lot about "natural" medicines. That's one of the terms used to refer to herbal medicines, sometimes called botanicals. There are healing practitioners who use only herbal medicine, but you can also find conventional physicians...
During perimenopause, the years leading up to menopause, women can experience a range of unwanted side effects, including mood swings, sleep disturbances, depression, anxiety, headaches, muscle aches, hot flashes, night sweats, sexual changes and...
As of 2010, the majority of the U.S. population currently experiences some level of adrenal insufficiency, according to Mike Adams, editor of the Natural News website. Even alternative health practitioners may overlook the early symptoms of...
Kava kava is made from the root of Piper methysticum, a pepper plant native to the South Pacific areas of Polynesia, Melanesia, and Micronesia. In a 1994 article, experts at Hawaii's Tripler Medical Center describe the kava beverage as inducing a...
As a woman nears the end of her reproductive cycle, her body's output of estrogen and progesterone fluctuates in preparation for the end of fertility. Perimenopause leads up to a woman's final menstrual period, and menopause clinically begins one...
Overview Asthma is a chronic lung disorder characterized by both inflammation and constriction of the airways. One in ten children and one in three adults suffer from asthma, which translates into approximately 15 million Americans alone. There...
The feeling of euphoria experienced by distance runners when they complete a run or cross the finish line in a race, commonly known as "runner's high," is more than just a myth. Likewise, the feeling of clarity and concentration that comes after a...
Curcumin is a chemical compound found commonly in turmeric, a popular Asian spice. Asian cultures have used the entire spice as a remedy for multiple ailments for thousands of years. More recently, curcumin extracts obtained from turmeric have...
The health benefits of olives and olive oil are widely known throughout the world, but many may not know the the leaves of the olive tree have just as much to offer. The leaves contain many beneficial compounds that can alleviate cellular damage,...
The most common type of kidney cancer is renal cell carcinoma. It is also known as renal cell cancer or renal cell adenocarcinoma. This cancer accounts for nine out of ten incidents of kidney cancer, while children who develop kidney cancer...
Congestive heart failure is a very serious affliction caused by many different risk factors for heart disease. Basically, the heart fails to pump enough blood to meet the body's needs. Lung congestion can occur because of backflow of blood from...
Bioidentical hormones continue to gain popularity among people seeking an alternative to traditional medications, according to a 2006 paper in the "Harvard Women's Health Watch." Many commercial products contain these synthetic drugs that are...
Phenolic compounds, or phenols, are substances that plants, such as fruits and vegetables, require for growth and reproduction. According to Dr. Ray Sahelian, M.D., phenols may help protect the body against diseases, such as heart disease, stroke...
How much muscle you are able to build depends on your body shape, but muscle building website, Build-Muscle-Gain-Weight suggests most people can expect to gain about five pounds every week. You may bulk out more quickly at first, before reaching a...
People who have slow thyroid, or hypothyroidism, often find it not just hard but practically impossible to lose weight if their condition is untreated or improperly treated. According to Mary Shomon, author of "Living Well With Hypothyroidism,"...
Anti-inflammatory products are over-the-counter and prescription drugs used to treat swelling, burning, itching and other allergic reactions. Different types of anti-inflammatory drugs have been developed to treat inflammation. Inflammation may...
ADHD, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, affects an estimated 5.4 million children ages 4 to 17, according to the Centers for Disease Control statistics from 2007. Children with ADHD have trouble focusing and often act without thinking,...
Successful termination of prescription drug therapy for certain illnesses or recovery from prescription drug abuse often coincides with severe withdrawal symptoms, according to Scripts, a prescription drug rehabilitation center. Many people find...
The word "natural" pertains to no synthetic drugs or questionable supplements that might have a negative impact on the body. People looking to gain mass often resort to these extremes. If you want to pack mass onto your chest, you do not...
Licorice root has been used since ancient times as a natural remedy for many conditions such as constipation, stomach ulcers and sore throats. Today, it is available in a variety of forms including capsules, tablets and liquid extracts and is...