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:July 5, 2016
Dozens of illnesses connected to an unexpected mineral deficiency
Could getting insufficient amounts of a single micronutrient -- magnesium -- be the root cause of dozens, maybe hundreds of health complaints? Quite possibly. And if you're not eating the foods that provide it or are doing certain things that deplete your levels, the resulting lack of ... Read More ›
UPDATED:July 13, 2016
10 surprising uses for tea tree oil
You’ve probably heard of tea tree oil before. But if you’re like most folks if you’ve ever experienced it, it was only as an ingredient in a high-end bath product. And that’s really a shame because this hard-working essential oil is so super versatile it can go from smoothing rough skin to ... Read More ›
UPDATED:February 9, 2016
Natural relief for fibrocystic breast pain
I hugged a friend who I hadn’t seen in two years and she didn’t hug me back. I thought it strange, but she quickly explained that her breasts were just incredibly sore. They were so painful, she couldn’t hug her own children. Even sleeping was painful. I remember experiencing that for a ... 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 18, 2016
16 iron rich foods to fight anemia
Iron deficiency has become one of most common mineral deficiencies worldwide. It’s really no surprise since so many of us are now eating a diet of highly processed convenience foods that lack the nutrients our bodies crave. Iron is absolutely necessary for life. Not only does your body require ... Read More ›
UPDATED:August 5, 2016
Top tips to banish your leaky bladder
Let’s face it, no matter if it’s… a little leak when you laugh or sneeze, an annoying urge that sends you running for the restroom so often you’re afraid they’re going to start charging you rent, or a full-on trickle that forces you to change your sheets in the middle of the ... 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 ›
