While our bodies and minds change as we age, it doesn’t mean we have to give up on having a happy, healthy, active life. Growing older can be a positive experience — not just physically but also psychologically and socially. Yet the state of aging in the US is increasingly alarming and points to the…
DetailsArthritis is on the rise in the US and is likely to continue to climb as the baby boomer generation ages. It is actually one of the main causes of disability and affects an estimated 50 million adults and 300,000 children in America, according to the Arthritis Foundation. (1) (2) Arthritis causes inflammation of one…
DetailsParkinson’s is a common neurological illness caused by the degeneration or breaking down of cells in the nervous system. It is estimated that it affects 1 percent of the population over age 60, with a small percentage of people (around 4 percent), diagnosed by age 50. Overall, as many as 1 million Americans are living with Parkinson’s,…
DetailsDo you find yourself running to the bathroom more often than you think is normal? Or maybe it’s literally been days since you were able to go? If this “see-saw” has been a part of your life for weeks or perhaps months, you may be dealing with IBS or irritable bowel syndrome. (1) (2) Other…
DetailsYou may know the dreaded feeling – the sudden need to head to the bathroom often and quickly. The truth is for many — bladder sensitivity and even pain are not uncommon. Two things may be going on causing bladder irritation — Cystitis is an inflammation of the bladder. In most cases,…
DetailsThere is no doubt that the development of inflammation in the body is multifaceted and often appears to be quite complicated. But there are several key risk factors that are worth noting that could be life-changing and for some – life-saving as well. There are even several foods we eat that can create…
DetailsGetting a good night’s sleep is important for all of us. We all know that foggy-headed feeling when we stay up too late or have a night of insomnia. Research shows that good, restorative, nightly sleep is even more important as we get older – as it may be the key to preventing…
DetailsMaybe you had never heard about it or so much about it until now. The COVID-19 pandemic has brought the term cytokine storm into the forefront of information. What is a cytokine storm? The term describes an overreaction of the body’s immune system in which it releases immune messengers, called cytokines, into…
DetailsBerberine is not only one of the most effective natural supplements available known to protect against chronic diseases and aging, it is also one of the few supplements shown to be as effective as a pharmaceutical drug. Here’s why berberine may be one of the top ones to include in your health and…
DetailsFor centuries, cultures around the world have relied on traditional herbal components to enhance health and wellness. Among them is Andrographis which research shows can offer good success in treating respiratory infections, such as the common cold, influenza, sore throats, acute and chronic cough conditions, sinusitis, bronchitis, and upper respiratory tract infections with fever.…
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