Category: Health Conditions

There’s a Link Between Gut Bacteria and Fibromyalgia Severity

Researchers have found that alterations in gut bacteria and blood bile acids of women with fibromyalgia are associated with the severity of their symptoms. Their new study also points to a biological signature that could facilitate diagnosis. Affecting up to 4% of the population and mostly women, fibromyalgia is a syndrome that causes pain, fatigue,…


Things to Do to Strengthen the Respiratory System, Improve Skin

A solar term is a period of about two weeks and is based on the sun’s position in the zodiac. Solar terms form the traditional Chinese calendar system. The calendar follows the ancient Chinese belief that living in accordance with nature will enable one to live a harmonious life. This article series explores each of…


Functional Beverages for Your Health

“Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food.”—Hippocrates With the increased interest in healthy diets to support wellness, people are trying new beverages that contain nutrients that help to calm, soothe, and energize. Manufacturers claim these drinks can reduce anxiety, improve sleep, sharpen focus, and more. What Are Functional Beverages? Functional beverages are…


Hypothesis: Circadian Rhythm Links Mental Disorders

Anxiety, autism, schizophrenia, and Tourette syndrome each have their own distinguishing characteristics, but a new study asks if circadian rhythm disruption may bridge these and most other mental disorders. In a new study in the journal Translational Psychiatry, scientists hypothesize that circadian rhythm disruption (CRD) is a psychopathology factor that a broad range of mental illnesses…


These Anti-Inflammatory Foods May Offer Pain Relief

When your wrist gets sore, you don’t automatically think of food as a treatment. And maybe it’s not necessarily one, either. But it might be a preventative tool. Managing inflammation is one of the ways to treat or prevent pain. Your diet plays a major role in inflammation in the body, and although eating a…


Regular Consumption of This Helps Keep Alzheimer’s at Bay

The cause of Alzheimer’s disease may be related to gut microbiota disorders, and a regular consumption of one type of food helps people stay away from this disease. Lipopolysaccharide Is a Major Culprit of Alzheimer’s Disease American and Canadian scientists have recently published a study in the journal Frontiers in Neurology. They have discovered a…


Psoriasis Increases Risk of Developing Colorectal Cancer: Study

Patients with psoriasis have a significantly increased risk of developing colorectal cancer, according to a new study from Taiwan. Psoriasis is a genetic disease caused by environmental factors, scientists believe. Common symptoms include a reddish, scaly rash, with itching and flaking skin. It is not contagious. Psoriasis is caused by the autoimmune system attacking skin…


Avoid Drugs & Surgery for Prostate Issues with Flaxseed

Millions of men face prostate issues, with treatment with drugs and surgery often making their problems worse. One study reveals that simply eating flaxseed may be the best way to improve your symptoms, and take back control of your health A study published in the Journal of Medicinal Food titled, “Efficacy and Safety of a Flaxseed Hull…


Why You Should Avoid Osteoporosis Medications

About 34 million people in this country alone have low bone density and many over 60 have osteoporosis. But don’t expect bisphosphonate meds to strengthen your bones. Instead, they may raise your risk for fracture. Plus, most load-bearing exercises don’t provide enough of a load to help. STORY AT-A-GLANCE Internationally, osteoporosis affects 200 million women,…


Take a Walk After You Eat to Manage Blood Sugar

Glucose—or sugar—is your body’s preferred source of energy. When you move, your body uses up the glucose in your blood as fuel. It’s why going for a walk after a meal makes a lot of sense if you’re looking to keep blood sugar under control and avoid the spikes that can arise after eating. Too…