My top 12 foods for a healthy heart
Hopefully, by now you’re aware that your diet is the single most significant factor in determining your health (or lack thereof). This is especially true of your heart and cardiovascular system!
- Tags: Heart Health
Want to stay healthy? Take care of this body part
I think it’s safe to say that most of your body parts are pretty darn important, but there is one that shines apart from all the others, and how healthy (or not) it is determined whether you are reading this blog today or are pushing up daisies.
Take control of your anxiety now!
Over 40 million Americans over the age of 18 are affected by frequent and chronic bouts of anxiety. As a matter of fact, anxiety disorders have bypassed depression and are now the #1 most common mental illness in the US.
- Tags: Anxiety, Healthy Living, Mental Health
An overlooked but major cause of mental health issues
At least one in ten of us suffers from a mental health problem, despite the fact that there’s no shortage of antidepressants, tranquilizers and antipsychotic medications out there, and increasing numbers of people are seeking psychotherapy. So where are we missing the boat?
The newest acid reducer “side effect”--DEATH
Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs—such as Nexium and Prilosec) are the go-to treatment for acid reflux, with annual sales of at least $10 billion in the US. PPIs “work” by shutting down your stomach’s acid production. With less acid in the stomach to shoot up in your throat, you get relief from reflux.
What you must know about Lyme disease
With the US tick population multiplying and expanding into the colder northern states, Lyme disease has suddenly become a concern for increasing numbers of people, especially in the months of June, July and August when people are outdoors more often.