Whether you’re looking forward to a daytrip with the grandkids or an evening out with friends, few things can derail your plans as quickly as an upset stomach. Stomachaches are common, and often nothing serious. But they demand all our attention. And make us feel so miserable that curling up in ... Read More ›
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UPDATED:August 28, 2017
UPDATED:August 15, 2016
Q&A: “Should I get a colonoscopy?”
Q: Dear Healthier Talk, Should I get a colonoscopy? I’m 54 years young and in good health. But every time I see my doctor he tells me that I should schedule a colonoscopy. Since I feel fine I think there’s really no need to get one. You know how the old saying goes, “if it ain’t broke, don’t ... Read More ›
UPDATED:April 25, 2016
Feeling fat, bloated and blah? This HIDDEN protein could be the cause
Ever have the urge to sue a cereal? A bunch of people in California have, and their target is Cheerios. And if you think that sounds a bit silly just wait until you hear the reason why, because you’ll likely change your mind. It’s actually General Mills, the manufacturer of Cheerios, that’s ... Read More ›
UPDATED:April 22, 2016
Gluten sensitivity: Is wheat secretly making YOU sick?
Have you been feeling "blue" lately? Maybe a little more irritable than usual? Or forgetful? Have your joints and muscles been aching and crampy? And do you feel bloated and gassy — especially after eating? You may be secretly suffering from a pesky, and potentially dangerous, wheat allergy ... Read More ›
UPDATED:February 8, 2016
Is ‘Blood Stagnation’ Making You Ill?
We all know that blood circulates in our bodies. But what you may not know is that aside from being a vital nutrient substance blood can also be a cause of pain in the body. One of the ways blood causes pain is when it becomes "stagnant." That is, locations where blood becomes "static" (e.g., ... Read More ›
UPDATED:February 9, 2016
Two Reasons to Explore a Gluten Free Diet
Celiac Disease month is coming up in October, so now is a great time to bring awareness to this very damaging disease, as well as discuss the other end of the spectrum which is gluten sensitivity. Celiac Disease (CD) is an autoimmune condition where a person has an autoimmune response to various ... Read More ›
UPDATED:March 10, 2016
Enzyme Soothes Tummy Troubles and Controls Weight
Lipase is an essential enzyme for the digestion of fatty (lipid) substances either in the diet or as a part of normal human metabolism. It's responsible for breaking down (hydrolyzing) fats into smaller components that can readily be absorbed through the intestines. This process occurs as lipase ... Read More ›
UPDATED:June 27, 2017
5 effective home remedies for fast heartburn relief
If you've ever experienced the burning pain of heartburn then I certainly don't need to tell you that when this digestive dragon rears its ugly head your number one priority is quick and effective relief. But what if you don't want to take costly side-effect ridden prescription medications or ... Read More ›
UPDATED:March 11, 2016
Chelation Therapy May Be Able to Save 30% of U.S. Lives…Condemned!
Do you know what happens when your blood doesn't flow freely to your heart? Or your arteries don't pump enough blood to your legs? Or what happens when your brain doesn't get enough oxygen from your blood? You can get gangrene... suffer stroke or heart attack... or even die. That's because as ... Read More ›
UPDATED:February 9, 2016
Relieve Diarrhea Naturally
If you're an average American, you'll probably have one or two unpleasant episodes of diarrhea this year. Fortunately, diarrhea will normally pass within a couple of days, and if it doesn't there are natural remedies, which will usually help. A bacteria or virus is often the culprit being mild ... Read More ›
