Category: Alternative Health News

Can Stress Cause Diarrhea? The Gut-Brain Connection

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If you have ever experienced “butterflies in your stomach” or felt like your guts were…

Ask the Doctor: Family Heart Disease History; Swollen Feet

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Q: Why do doctors ask about family history of heart disease? A: Your family health…

Are You at Risk for a Fall?

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Each year, about one in three adults ages 65 and older falls, and up to…

Understanding the Vegan Diet

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More people are buying plant-based foods than ever before, including during the pandemic. Sales of…

Newsbriefs: Reducing Parkinson’s Symptoms; Blood Test for Cognitive Decline; Fittest City in America

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Spinal Cord Stimulation Reduces Parkinson’s Symptoms A team of researchers from the University of California,…

A Wake-Up Call from Your Liver

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The message, change your lifestyle to improve your health, is so repetitive that it easily…

Treat the Medical Conditions That May Be Robbing Your Memory and Thinking Skills

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Health conditions that may not, on the surface, seem to have anything to do with…

Memory Maximizers: Lists, Journals, Notes, Reminders All Help Free Up Memory Space; Looking to Boost Memory and Thinking Skills? Nap on It

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Lists, Journals, Notes, Reminders All Help Free Up Memory Space You may be familiar with the…

Cardiovascular Risks Higher in People with Depression, but Exercise Helps Both Conditions

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The association between heart disease and depression is well established, and two large studies in…

Can Allergies Make You Tired?

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A flare up of allergy symptoms can happen any time of year. In fact, about…

Is There a SIBO Diet That Will Help My Symptoms?

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SIBO treatment (small intestinal bacterial overgrowth) is often needed for many people with chronic gas,…

Is H. pylori Contagious? Prevention & Treatment Protocol for H. Pylori

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Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) are bacteria that grow in the mucous layer of your stomach….

Ask Dr. Etingin: Mono- vs. polyunsaturated fats; Healthy snacks

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Q: Which is better, monounsaturated or polyunsaturated fats? A: Both can aid in heart, blood…

Choose the Healthiest Canned Fish

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Canned fish is rich in healthy nutrients, including calcium, iron, omega-3 fatty acids, potassium, selenium,…

Make Every Bite Count

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In December 2020, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S. Department of Health…

Newsbriefs: Improve cardio fitness; Reduce Parkinson’s risk; Reduce NAFLD; Abdominal Fat and COVID 19; Improve GERD; Choose healthy, unprocessed foods

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Improve Cardio Fitness with Simple Bodyweight Exercises Bodyweight exercises—in which you use your body to…

Choose the Healthiest Tea

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Worldwide, tea is the second most popular beverage after water. Not only is tea flavorful…

Pep Up Your Salads with These Seven Foods

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Is your salad stuck in a rut? Facing the same vegetables every day can feel…

Ask Dr. Etingin: Preventing hair loss from chemotherapy; Sleep apnea and anesthesia

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Is there a cap that can be worn when receiving chemotherapy treatment that can help…

Many Factors Can Contribute to Hair Loss

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No one is happy about losing their hair, but it is especially troubling for women….

Try Self-Help Strategies to Reduce Urine Leakage

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Urinary incontinence (UI) is very common among postmenopausal women: According to a national poll, 43…

Newsbriefs: Reduce inflammation; Prediabetes; Weight loss and exercise; Vegan diet boost metabolism; Colorectal cancer; Omega 3s

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Reduce Inflammation with More Plant Foods High consumption of animal products (meat, fish, and dairy)…

Choose Ready-to-Eat Popcorn Wisely

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Popcorn is a natural whole grain that contains healthy fiber, is low in saturated fat…

Nutrients with the Most Anti-Cancer Properties

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Numerous studies have shown that a healthy diet can lower your risk of getting a…

Processed Food Do’s and Don’ts

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You’ve probably heard advice to avoid processed food—but not all processing is a bad thing….

Simple, Delicious Meat Substitutes

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The American Heart Association may have found a fountain of youth: In a study, participants…

Alcohol and Your Health

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Drinking alcohol may be a regular part of your diet—perhaps a glass of wine or…

Ask Dr. Etingin: Best diet for your heart; Processed meats; Type 1 and type 2 diabetes

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Is there a specific diet that is best for your heart? According to the annual…

Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Affects One in Four American Adults

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Have you ever heard of a condition called nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD)? If you…