Acne and other inflammatory skin conditions like psoriasis and eczema are influenced by a number of factors including diet and other lifestyle choices. Dealing with acne can be painful, frustrating and even debilitating. However, don’t lose hope! By finding the right balance of diet, lifestyle, nutrition and treatment, you can manage this condition and have… Continue Reading
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Top 10 Tips for Digestive Health
Digestive problems are among the top health complaints in America today. Diet, travel, stress, illness, aging and the use of antibiotics all contribute to an imbalance or “dysbiosis” of the intestinal tract leading to gastrointestinal upset. By making a few simple lifestyle changes, you can prevent these digestive problems from occurring. For best results,… Continue Reading
Top 10 Tips for Defying Aging
Current research indicates that aging is caused by a combination of genetics and environmental influences, particularly free-radical damage. Aging may be inevitable, but the rate of aging is not. It is never too late to take steps that will keep you healthy and maintain a youthful appearance. For best results, follow these 10 tips… Continue Reading
Top 10 Tips On Slimming Down For Good
Whether you’re looking to maintain a healthy weight or to shed those extra pounds and keep them off, with the overload of information and misinformation out there, it can be very difficult to know the right steps to take. The good news is that it is never too late to improve your health and wellbeing… Continue Reading
How to Increase Energy Levels Naturally
Updated May 19, 2022 By David H. Rahm, M.D. Q: I often feel tired and my energy is drained by mid-day. Is there anything I can do to boost my energy levels naturally without having to resort to drinking a Red Bull every afternoon? As you indicated, energy drinks are not a… Continue Reading
Drinking Water for Weight Loss
How often have you wished for a magic potion that would help you lose weight – something safe, with no side-effects, and of course, that doesn’t cost an arm and a leg? It turns out this secret weapon may have been under our noses the whole time, and we may just need to have more… Continue Reading
Fluids Beat Fiber for Preventing Constipation
While it may not be polite conversation, being “regular” is something that just isn’t regular for many of us, especially women and those over 65. More than 4 million Americans have frequent constipation, and they account for 2.5 million doctors’ visits annually. But a new study suggests that simply getting more fluids may help get… Continue Reading
Cucumbers
(Cucumis sativus) Cucumbers are a member of the gourd family. Other members include watermelon, zucchini, pumpkin and squash. Although botanically classified as a fruit, cucumbers are often perceived and prepared as a vegetable. Cucumbers originated in India and have been cultivated there for over 3,000 years. From India their cultivation spread throughout Western… Continue Reading
Drinking Water Before Meals Promotes Weight Loss
Drinking water to curb weight gain is a simple, yet effective appetite control method according to a recent clinical trial. “We are presenting results of the first randomized, controlled intervention trial demonstrating that increased water consumption is an effective weight loss strategy,” according to Brenda Davy Ph.D., senior author of the study. The… Continue Reading