April 17, 2020
Hangover and dehydration are the price you pay for excessive alcohol consumption. Cotton mouth and extreme thirst prompt most people to guzzle water to get rid of hangover symptoms. But chugging tap water is not the fastest or most efficient...
April 15, 2020
IV therapy A diagnosis of cancer sends ripples of shock and fear among afflicted patients and their loved ones. Cancer is often difficult to treat, and can quickly turn deadly. Many cancer treatments themselves have harmful side effects that destroy...
March 13, 2020
Metabolic syndrome is an interrelated cluster of metabolic problems stemming from lifestyle factors, including poor diet and sedentary behavior. The disorder encompasses chronic inflammation, high blood pressure, abnormal blood lipids, elevated blood sugar and obesity. As the syndrome progresses, it...
March 12, 2020
No matter where you live in the world, our global society is constantly on the move. Widespread travel for business and tourism inevitably puts travelers in the crosshairs of viruses and other pathogens, which are then carried across borders and...
February 14, 2020
Depression is one of the most common diseases of our age, affecting upwards of 15 million American adults each year. When confronted with symptoms of depression, many sufferers experience feelings of shame, anxiety and hopelessness. You may wonder why this...
February 14, 2020
It is almost impossible to completely protect yourself from seasonal viruses. With lengthy incubation periods between the time you contract a virus and the time you detect symptoms, it is hard to pinpoint where and when you were exposed. But...
February 12, 2020
A nutrient-dense diet is essential for high physical and cognitive performance, and for optimal physical and emotional health. Nutrients provide building blocks for bones and muscles, enable hormone production to govern numerous metabolic processes, promote a healthy brain and nervous...
February 7, 2020
Stress and anxiety are innate human biochemical responses to perceived danger, ingrained as protective mechanisms to help us fight or flee. Elevated heart rate, a heightened sense of awareness and a surge of adrenaline come in handy when you need...
January 6, 2020
Anyone who has undergone chemotherapy or radiation to treat cancer knows how brutal the side effects can be. While chemo and radiation are used to target cancer cells and keep them from replicating, the therapies cannot distinguish cancer cells from...
January 5, 2020
We all begin the new year with optimism and devout resolutions to make the coming year the best one ever. With the holidays just behind us and plenty of holiday cheer to fuel our hopes and dreams, the coming year...