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PUMPING IRONY: A Numbers Game: Blood Pressure
The guidelines defining a healthy blood pressure are a lot like my daily BP readings: all over the place.
The Sipping Point: Women and Alcohol
Many women are drinking more than ever before. Are you one of them?
Users of Proton Pump Inhibitors More Likely to Suffer Heart Attacks
A new study finds a greater risk of heart attacks in patients using the gastrointestinal drugs.
How Lifting Weights Strengthens Your Memory
New studies show that strength training boosts memory.
Is Cholesterol Okay Now?
The U.S. Dietary Guidelines surrounding cholesterol have been wrong.
Fitness Fix: Improve Your Shoulder Mobility
2 exercises to improve your shoulder mobility.
What Your Skin Is Trying to Tell You
Acne, eczema, psoriasis, and other skin conditions can be red flags pointing to more serious health concerns. Here are six of the most common — and how they might be speaking for the rest of your body.
Home Treatments for Your Leaky Gut
Strategies to repair your leaky gut at home.
The Connection Between Leaky Gut and Autoimmune Diseases
Scientists find that leaky gut syndrome can lead to the onset of an autoimmune disease.
20 Common Conditions Associated With Leaky Gut
The effects of a leaky gut extend far beyond the gastro-intestinal tract. As our understanding of the syndrome increases, the list of conditions related to leaky gut keeps growing. Here’s a partial list:
How to Test for Leaky Gut
Some of the most valuable tests that can help identify direct and indirect signs of a leaky gut. Here are six tests to try.
Free Yourself From Depression
An integrative psychiatrist offers a holistic approach for treating depressive illness.
Cholesterol’s Comeback
Federal panel recommends dropping cholesterol as a nutrient of concern in forthcoming dietary guidelines update.
How to Give a Neck Massage in 5 Simple Steps
Surprise your partner (or anyone you love!) with the gift of a relaxing neck massage.
Obesity: The “Disease” Factor
A 2014 study suggests that the way we talk about and frame weight issues can have a significant impact on both the attitude and behavior of overweight individuals.
Fitness Fix: Building Better Ankle Mobility
Think you can’t squat because of a bad back? Tight hips? Weak knees? You may want to look lower down in the kinetic chain — the problem may just be tight ankles.
Out of the Darkness: Jenni Engebretson’s Success Story
How one woman overcame depression and addiction by rebuilding her mind, body, and spirit.
6 Plant-Based Ways to Fight Inflammation — Naturally
Avoiding NSAIDs like ibuprofen and naproxen because of their potential side effects? Here are botanical alternatives that may fit the bill.
Ibuprofen & Your Body: 10 Things to Know
NSAIDS — nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen, naproxen, and aspirin — can cause more pain than they relieve.
11 Facts About Your Thyroid
Millions of people suffer the symptoms of thyroid dysfunction without ever knowing why. Here are 11 critical things you should know now.