If you want to reduce the effects of allergies, you need to breathe because, according to a study conducted by the Ohio State University College of Medicine, stress increases inflammatory proteins, which makes the situation worse. The study involved people who spoked in public and were pricked with an allergen prior to the event. Those people [...]

Viagra was a revolutionary new drug introduced in 1998 that quickly become one of the most popular drugs for sexual dysfunction. Viagra works because it enhances the functionality of chemicals released into the penis during sexual arousal. Although it may increase sexual enjoyment, viagra has several side effects—headaches, flushing, dyspepsia, nasal congestion, urinary tract infection, abnormal vision, diarrhea, [...]

Anyone affected by Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) can likely benefit from eating well-balanced healthy meals. It also means for meals to be well-balanced, they should include plenty of antioxidant-rich fruits and vegetables, as well as fiber. Small meals may even be better because they tend to keep blood sugar levels even. Additionally, alcohol, nicotine, and caffeine may stress the immune system and cause [...]

Although there seem to be some studies that herbs are ineffective, what often is not reported is that doses may be too low or that one species used in study may not be as effective as another. Additionally, you have to keep in mind, herbs have been used with great success for thousands of years, and, [...]

Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin often referred to as the “sunshine” vitamin because the best source of vitamin D comes from the sun. Vitamin D regulates calcium metabolism and influences phosphorus, which in turn is important to strong bones. If you have a vitamin D deficiency despite adequate calcium and phosphorus levels, you may develop such things as [...]

Millions of Americans suffer from acid reflux or stomach acids in the esophagus. And, if you’ve ever had heartburn, you know how uncomfortable it can be. You may also know that if it happens enough, it sometimes result in permanent injury and can even lead to esophageal cancer. To reduce or eliminate symptoms of heartburn or to avoid [...]

As people get older they often feel as if they have less energy. However, many people claim age has nothing to do with energy levels and you can be just as active and energetic when you’re seventy as when you’re twenty. A variety of factors seem to reduce energy, and they include obesity, inadequate exercise, stress, lack of sleep, and depression. [...]

In case you didn’t know it, there are a number of food drug interactions that are potentially dangerous. When taken together they may increase or decrease the absorption of a medication or they may increase or decrease the drug’s levels in the blood. As you can see from the following table, there are at least six [...]

Hiccups are a contraction of the larynx and involuntary spasms of the diaphragm that interrupt airflow and create the distinctive hiccup sound. They can be caused by a variety of things from swallowing air to eating too fast to eating spicy food. Everyone gets them at some point, even babies. Although they usually go away on their own within a few minutes, [...]

Cancer is among the leading killers in America, and, according to the Cancer Cure Foundation, “It is estimated that about 555,500 Americans will die from cancer, corresponding to 1,500 deaths per day.” With such a high chance of falling victim to cancer, it’s important you do what you can to prevent it. One of the best ways may be to eat the pungent mustard-yellow spice known [...]