Health Solutions

Bacteria

Probiotics Can Stop Kids’ Diarrhea

New research shows that doses of beneficial bacteria reduces the frequency and duration of diarrhea in infants and toddlers.

school supplies

Toxin-Free School Supply Guide

More and more parents are saying no to toxic school supplies that can cause environmental exposures linked to asthma, learning disabilities and obesity. Ditch that back-to-school list, and use our list of safe supplies instead.

Back to School

Back-to-School Brain Boost

As kids across the country gear up to head back to school, our natural health expert offers her top tips for boosting brain power. 

Sweet tooth

Xylitol: How Sweet It Is

A sugar that’s tasty, low in calories and good for you? Check out this amazing sweetener that can help you safely satisfy—and even strengthen—your sweet tooth.

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Important Info About Thyroid Testing

If you’re feeling sluggish and think your thyroid is the culprit, new research shows you’ll get the most accurate diagnosis if you schedule your tests early in the morning.

Strength

A Little Resistance Improves Brain Function

It’s no secret that weight training is good for your body. Now, researchers are uncovering how pumping a little iron can benefit your brain too.

Grapes

Control Your Blood Sugar With Resveratrol

The disease-fighting compound found in red wine and grapes has been shown to lower blood sugar and protect against diabetes in animal studies. Now, researchers have found it can do the same in humans.

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Top 9 Advances in Cancer Research

A leading non-profit cancer research organization identified its top cancer prevention research picks of the past year. Several may surprise you.

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Identifying Childhood Eating Disorders

We all want our children to grow up with healthy eating habits, but unfortunately poor eating habits are rampant and childhood eating disorders are on the rise. A naturopathic eating disorder expert offers help for recognizing the signs.

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Cold

Zinc Lozenges: The Dose Matters

Oral zinc lozenges help reduce intensity and duration of the common cold, but only if you take large enough doses of the right chemical form.

Dark Chocolate

Can a Chocolate Bar a Day Keep the Doctor Away?

Eating a daily dose of dark chocolate may prove to be an inexpensive and tasty way to prevent heart attacks and strokes.

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Grape Extract Helps the Heart

Two new studies give hope for heart disease prevention: A unique grape extract lowers risk factors even among those already taking statins.

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New Treatment for Male Infertility

Ubiquinol, a new form of the antioxidant coenzyme Q-10, may increase sperm counts and motility.

skin exposure

Vitamin A Reduces Melanoma Risk

New research shows that large doses of vitamin A can greatly reduce women’s chances of getting skin cancer, but has no significant effect on men.

Wine

Cheers to Building Bone Density

After years of passing on the wine, women concerned about osteoporosis might have a reason to raise a glass. A new study suggests alcohol can improve bone density.

doctor appointment

Important Info About Thyroid Testing

If you’re feeling sluggish and think your thyroid is the culprit, new research shows you’ll get the most accurate diagnosis if you schedule your tests early in the morning.

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Get the Facts About Building Bones

Osteoporosis medications have unappealing side effects and are not effective long-term. Jacob Teitelbaum, MD, shares some important bone-health facts and busts some common myths. 

Naturally Pain Free

The High Cost of Pain

Pain costs more than cancer and heart disease combined, yet doctors are woefully uninformed about how to treat it. Here’s a natural protocol to eliminate your pain at the source.

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