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An anti-cancer diet is an important strategy you can use to reduce your risk of cancer. The American Cancer Society recommends, for example, that you eat at least five servings of fruits and vegetables daily and eat the right amount of food to stay at...

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Women breastfeeding, also known as nursing, is the feeding of babies and young children with milk from a woman s breast. Health professionals recommend that breastfeeding begin within the first hour of a baby s life and continue as often and as much...

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Omega 3 fatty acid deficiency is officially one of the top 10 causes of death in America, claiming the lives of up to 96,000 people each year. Out of the 12 dietary, lifestyle and metabolic risk factors examined in the study, omega 3 fatty acid deficiency

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Things You Won't Like About Essential Oils for High Blood Pressure and Things You WillThe New Fuss About Essential Oils for High Blood PressureDo the research on the organization you're purchasing the oils from. Be sure to study the organization you're...

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Breast milk is the best food you can feed your newborn baby for at least six months, as recommended by both the World Health Organization and the American Academy of Pediatrics. It is up to you whether you wish to breastfeed or bottle-feed your baby...

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Cervical cancer is quite common, and as such all women are offered regular screening for cervical cancer via Pap tests. If a suspicious lesion is discovered and diagnosed as (or suspected to be) cervical cancer, this will need to be treated. The treatment

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You know that unpasteurized brie is a no-go during pregnancy, and those double martinis and oysters on the half shell are strictly verboten. But what about cold and flu medications? When you inevitably come down with a hacking cough, myriad aches and...

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Do you suffer from a burning sensation in your stomach? Does your stomach feel as if it’s on fire? Well, you are not alone. Many people experience this unpleasant sensation. Apart from the burning sensation, you may also feel discomfort in the upper...

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When you open your mouth wide, you will notice two small tissue masses on either side of the back of your throat. These are your tonsils. Just above them and further back in your throat near the nasal passages lay a pair of glands known as the adenoids...

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Stomach ulcers, also known as gastric ulcers, are open sores within the lining of the stomach. They are a type of peptic ulcer, meaning having to do with acid. Because of the amount of acid present in the stomach and the damage that can occur, they are...

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A high-stress lifestyle coupled with improper eating habits can wreak havoc on a woman’s delicate hormonal balance. Even healthy women who follow a good diet may find glitches in their hormones. Symptoms of hormonal imbalance may include PMS, osteoporosis

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What is the meaning of chiropractic? There are a number of chiropractic definitions depending on who you ask. According to the World Federation of Chiropractic, the meaning of chiropractic medicine is: A health profession concerned with the diagnosis...

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Who can deny that snacking is an American tradition (at least in my family it is)? What we graze on during the day has a big impact on our health. Do you have a favorite snack food? Chips, Oreos, Cheetos or Twinkies perhaps? No judgement here. My snack...

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Breast cancer. Just reading those words can make many women worry. And that’s natural. Nearly everyone knows someone touched by the disease. But there is a lot of good news about breast cancer these days. Treatments keep getting better, and we know...

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You have probably heard conflicting reports about cancer prevention. Sometimes the specific cancer prevention tip recommended in one study or news report is advised against in another. In many cases, what is known about cancer prevention is still evolving

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Keeping your body hydrated during pregnancy is very important. Filtered water is one of the best options, but sweet and mild coconut water is also beneficial. In fact, pregnant women should make it a habit of drinking a glass or two of tender coconut...

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Does your child have red or pink eyes? Are they swollen and is there a watery discharge? Take note, your child may be suffering from conjunctivitis. Conjunctivitis, commonly known as pink eye, is an inflammation of the conjunctiva, a thin and transparent.

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Chikungunya is spreading like an epidemic, with more and more cases being reported with each passing day. Chikungunya is a viral infection that is primarily spread by the Aedes albopictus and Aedes aegypti mosquitoes. It is prevalent in Asia, Africa...

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Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is the infection that causes a disease called AIDS (Acquired immune-deficiency syndrome). HIV is a chronic condition that you will live with your whole life; however, there have been many medical advances in treatment...

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While all else may be going just fine, some expecting mothers start developing high blood sugar levels between the 24th and 28th weeks of pregnancy. This is known as gestational diabetes mellitus GDM . Similar to other types of diabetes, gestational...