Simple blood tests can both determine if you have anemia and what the cause may be, which helps determine treatment options. When your doctor suspects that you have anemia, a condition caused by the blood’s inability to deliver enough oxygen to the body, the first step is usually a diagnostic test. Blood tests can tell … Continue reading How Anemia Is Diagnosed
7 Unusual Signs of Iron Deficiency
Iron is a mineral that plays a vital role in health and well-being. Without it, many bodily functions would malfunction. “The primary role of iron is to carry oxygen in the blood to every cell in the body,” says Bethany Thayer, RDN, MS, director of the Center for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention at Henry Ford … Continue reading 7 Unusual Signs of Iron Deficiency
Study: Vitamin K may reverse arterial calcification
Arterial calcification, a process of hardening of the arteries, may be inhibited and even reversed with supplementation with high-dose vitamin K, suggests an animal study. Atherosclerosis, known as hardening or furring of the arteries is a key risk factor for cardiovascular disease, the cause of over 50 per cent of deaths in Europe and the … Continue reading Study: Vitamin K may reverse arterial calcification
Ultraviolet Blood Irradiation Therapy
Abstract In the 1940s, a multitude of articles appeared in the American literature detailing a novel treatment for infection. This treatment had a cure rate of 98 to 100% in early and moderately advanced infections, and approximately 50% in terminally moribund patients. Healing was not limited to just bacterial infections, but also viral (acute polio), … Continue reading Ultraviolet Blood Irradiation Therapy
SIBO: All You Need to Know About Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth
Source: SIBO: All You Need to Know About Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth by Dr. Edward Group If you frequently experience gas, bloating, abdominal pain, nausea, diarrhea or constipation, you might brush off your symptoms or blame it on something you ate. But if those symptoms linger, you might consider whether you have a more serious health … Continue reading SIBO: All You Need to Know About Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth
Mom’s Exposure to Microbes Lowers Allergies in Kids
Children born to mothers exposed to microbes during pregnancy may be less likely to develop allergies, German researchers say. They found that pregnant mice exposed to inhaled barnyard microbes gave birth to allergy-resistant offspring. The microbe exposure triggered a mild inflammatory response in the mothers. This response was characterized by increased expression of microbe-sensing Toll-like … Continue reading Mom’s Exposure to Microbes Lowers Allergies in Kids
Cucumber extract found to improve exercise performance
If you’re looking to give your exercise performance a bit of a boost without doing anything dangerous, cucumber extract might just fit the bill. According to a new study carried out by the independent clinical research organization QPS, people who took branded cucumber extract capsules twice a day had higher exercise performance, as well as improved … Continue reading Cucumber extract found to improve exercise performance
Lactobacillus acidophilus: A Healthy Probiotic Strain
Source: Lactobacillus acidophilus: A Healthy Probiotic Strain by Dr. Edward Group Thanks to advances in the understanding of the human body and bacteria, the incredible list of benefits that probiotics offer has been brought to light! Knowing if probiotics are right for you specifically might be a challenge, but knowing a little bit more about the family of … Continue reading Lactobacillus acidophilus: A Healthy Probiotic Strain
Discover the amazing ability of curcumin (turmeric) to fight chronic disease
For thousands of years, ancient cultures throughout Asia have been using turmeric, also known as curcumin, to spice up food -- and today, curcumin is used throughout the world. But this relative of ginger is hardly just a flavor enhancer, as studies continue to show that curcumin contains powerful anti-inflammatory, anti-diabetic, antioxidant, and even anti-cancer … Continue reading Discover the amazing ability of curcumin (turmeric) to fight chronic disease
How to Choose the Best Dairy-Free Probiotic
Source: How to Choose the Best Dairy-Free Probiotic by Dr. Edward Group Probiotics are microorganisms that support a healthy gut flora. Available in foods or supplements, probiotics can boost the immune system, support digestive health, and relieve gas, bloating, and abdominal discomfort. If you follow a vegan, vegetarian, or dairy-free diet, there are plenty of delicious probiotic-rich options to … Continue reading How to Choose the Best Dairy-Free Probiotic
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