So you’ve come down with a sore throat, and you’re probably thinking it’s strep and you need an antibiotic. But the truth is it probably isn’t strep. It’s true that strep (Group A Streptococcusbacteria) infections are more common during the winter. But the vast majority of sore throats are ... Read More ›
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UPDATED:February 9, 2016
UPDATED:May 1, 2016
Kickstart your stalled metabolism with this 6 step thyroid plan
Does your metabolism seem to be limping along at a snail’s pace? Do you feel bloated, blue and exhausted all the time? Are the numbers on your scale creeping up despite your best efforts? If you suspect your thyroid’s contributing to your stalling metabolism and weight issues, you might be ... Read More ›
UPDATED:April 22, 2016
Cure your irritable bowel syndrome without drugs
Picture this. You’re so sick you can’t leave the house. Your symptoms are so severe you’ve turned into a virtual hermit. But your doctor tells you it’s all in your head. Oh he uses terms like “functional” and “psychosomatic,” but it still all adds up to one thing, he doesn’t believe you’re really ... Read More ›
UPDATED:July 28, 2016
5 pharmacist tips to fight off a cold or flu
I‘ll admit it, I’m a bit of a germaphobe. And it only gets worse during the height of cold and flu season. If someone sitting nearby starts to cough I take notice, especially when they don’t cover their mouth. I may let the first one slide, but if it happens again, I’m apt to get up and leave. ... Read More ›
UPDATED:August 22, 2016
Is it a cold or the flu? Here’s how to tell…
There are two things the flu and a cold always seem to have in common and those are… You feel miserable You don’t know if what you have is the flu or just a cold. Sound familiar? You’re not alone. Every month countless people fall victim to one or the other of these common illnesses ... Read More ›
UPDATED:August 22, 2016
6 tips for staying healthy all winter long
It’s “Sniffles and Stomach Bug” season once again. And it’s arrived this year with quite a bang. It seems like everywhere you look someone has a fistful of tissue and is trying to suppress a coughing fit. With winter setting in we’re spending more time inside with family, friends and ... Read More ›
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:May 18, 2016
8 simple steps to heal your psoriasis without drugs
Psoriasis is an autoimmune disease of the skin that affects over three percent of the U.S. population1 (that’s about five million adults), and typically involves scaling and inflammation. Most often, psoriasis results in patches of thick, red (inflamed) skin covered with silvery scales. These ... Read More ›
UPDATED:July 26, 2016
Powerful natural cold relief to help you feel better fast
It’s that time of year again. No, I'm not talking about the holidays, I mean cold season. As the cool weather settles in and you start all the cleaning, cooking, shopping and running around that seem to go hand-in hand with the holidays, you can start to feel stressed out and run down. It’s ... Read More ›
UPDATED:June 22, 2016
Top 13 overlooked cancer symptoms you SHOULDN’T ignore
One of the most misunderstood things about cancer is that it’s not a single disease, but rather a bunch of different ones. And within that variety of diseases you have a whole slew of different cancer symptoms, some of which can be so subtle they’re overlooked, or worse simply ignored. Women can ... Read More ›
