Have you ever heard of GERD? It’s short for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease or Disorder, and we’ll be referring to it as GERD for the rest of this article just because it’s easier. It’s a condition that affects approximately 20% of people who are already suffering from chronic heartburn or indigestion, and it’s one of the […]
Main Content
14 Health Benefits of Red Onions
Red onion is also known as purple onions or Spanish onions. They are a root vegetable that features purple skin with white and red inner meat. Red onions have a mild flavor with a slightly sweet taste. Of all red onions, genus Allium is the most widely cultivated for general use. In the US, the […]
Diet & Nutrition
14 Foods Sources of Vitamin K
Vitamin K is an essential nutrient. This vitamin helps to build and maintain the bones in the body. Also, vitamin K also helps with blood clotting. On average, adult women should get about 90 mcg of vitamin K per day and adult men should consume around 120 mcg of vitamin K each day. If you […]
21 Health Benefits of Pistachios
When you think of super foods, a number of specific items tend to crop up time and time again. These include the likes of kale, blueberries and garlic. What you might not hear about quite so often is the humble pistachio. But make no mistake! Pistachios are actually very impressive in terms of what they […]
21 Health Benefits of Vitamin B12
There are plenty of different vitamins and minerals that the body needs in order to thrive. These include everything from ‘obvious’ nutrients like vitamin C and D, all the way to more obscure things like CoEnzyme Q10 and lutein. Things get a little complicated as soon as you get to ‘B’ in the alphabet in […]
Fitness
14 Natural Ways to Cure Varicocele
Varicocele is a condition that causes an enlargement of the veins in the scrotum. More than three million Americans suffer from varicocele each year. It is a condition that doesn’t need any treatment, but if treatment is needed surgery can repair the condition. In order to diagnose varicocele, a primary care physician must conduct lab […]
15 Easy Stretches to Alleviate Tennis Elbow
Tennis elbow is a condition that affects the lateral tendon of the elbow and attaches to the bony protrusion. Technically, it is therefore known as lateral epicondylitis, and in fact, only a few in every hundred cases of the condition are actually caused by tennis! This is a very widespread condition affecting 3% of all […]
20 Reasons Connected to Sudden Back Spasms
Back spasms can be an extremely painful condition, and when they come on suddenly it can cause problems in your life. For example, if you were carrying something heavy and you suddenly began to suffer from back spasms, there is a chance that you would drop whatever heavy item you’re carrying and seriously injure yourself. […]
Natural Cures
10 Natural Remedies to Ease Achilles Tendon Pain
Achilles Tendon is characterized by stiffness, swelling, and pain around the ankle area and difficulty moving. The condition results from too much use and overstrains of the tendon and it is best treated with rest. However, relaxing the pressure on the area is often not enough for complete relief, and it is necessary to take […]
16 Ways to prevent and relief Keratitis Naturally
Keratitis is an inflammation of the cornea, the clear, dome-shaped, outermost layer of the eyeball. The cornea covers the pupil and iris and shields them from dirt, debris, and other potentially damaging contaminants; it also plays a role in vision, as it allows the eyes to focus and see clearly. The cornea can become damaged […]
14 Traditional Uses of Astragalus
Astragalus is something that not a lot of people know about, but the few that do are very pleased that they took the time to find out about the adaptogen herb, for a number of reasons. Believe it or not, astragalus is one of the most potent immunity building plants in the whole world. If […]
Conditions
14 Ways to Prevent Torn Meniscus
A torn meniscus is also sometimes referred to as a ‘cartilage tear’. The meniscus is specifically the piece of cartilage that lives between your femur (thighbone) and your shinbone. There are two menisci in each leg, found around the knee joint and their job is to help lubricate and cushion the movement of the knee […]
14 Common Symptoms of Hookworm Infection
Hookworm is a parasite that enters through the skin in some parts of the world. This illness affects between 550 million to 750 million people worldwide and although most people recover from it there are situations where can turn deadly. The most common route for infection is walking barefoot on soil that has been contaminated […]
14 Common Causes of Entropion
If you are experiencing eye irritation and reddening of the whites in your eyes, it could be due to a condition known as entropion. This disorder typically affects people over the age of 40-years old. The eyelid folds inward, causing the eyelashes to scratch the cornea of the eye, resulting in sensations of pain, discomfort, and irritation. […]