Lemon water is all the rage these days. Many restaurants serve it routinely, and some people start their day with lemon water instead of coffee or tea. There’s no doubt lemons are delicious, but does adding them to water make you healthier? Much of the evidence supporting lemon water’s health benefits is anecdotal. Little scientific research has been done specifically on lemon… Read More »
With all of the health messages available in society today, it sounds like eating for optimal health doesn’t just depend on what you’re eating but also when you eat. As such, you may be wondering if there’s a best time to eat dinner, especially if you’re trying to lose weight or if you have any other health considerations.… Read More »
The immune system consists of organs, cells, tissues, and proteins. Together, these carry out bodily processes that fight off pathogens, which are the viruses, bacteria, and foreign bodies that cause infection or disease. When the immune system comes into contact with a pathogen, it triggers an immune response. The immune system releases antibodies, which attach to antigens on… Read More »
Tearful, tantrum-filled goodbyes are common during a child’s earliest years. Around the first birthday, many kids develop separation anxiety, getting upset when a parent tries to leave them with someone else. Though separation anxiety is a perfectly normal part of childhood development, it can be unsettling. Understanding what your child is going through and having a few coping… Read More »
A balanced breakfast fuels you up and gets you ready for the day. Research has found that there are even more reasons for making room for what is often called “the most important meal of the day”.Breakfast jumpstarts your metabolism and helps you burn more calories throughout the day. When you skip breakfast, the message your body gets… Read More »
Whether you’re forced into taking over the counter, or prescription pain killers on a daily basis, or worse, you’re faced with the possibility of surgery or a major medical procedure in the foreseeable future, there are many simple things you can do to help ease your chronic joint pain. The swelling, stiffness and fatigue that comes with joint… Read More »
Diagnosis Ultrasound of liver tumor Open pop-up dialog box Liver biopsy Open pop-up dialog box Finding the cause and extent of liver damage is important in guiding treatment. Your doctor is likely to start with a health history and thorough physical examination. Your doctor may then recommend: Blood tests. A group of blood tests called liver function tests can… Read More »
When was the last time you updated your medicine cabinet stash of decongestants, fever-reducers, and bandages? Do you have a home first aid kit or bug-out bag stocked and ready to go in case of emergency? Do you know the difference between ibuprofen, acetaminophen, and naproxen—and in what circumstances to take each of them? Ideally, you should answer “yes” to all of… Read More »
A period is a release of blood from a girl’s uterus, out through her vagina. It is a sign that she is getting close to the end of puberty. There is a lot to learn about periods. Here are some common questions that teens have. When Do Most Girls Get Their Period? Most girls get their first period when they’re around… Read More »
Raw milk—rich in B-vitamins, alpha hydroxy acids, calcium and other potent antioxidants—has so many skin benefits! It will nourish skin cells from deep within and keep skin moisturized all day. If you’ve got acne-prone skin, it will gently exfoliate and gradually cure your acne. For oily skin, use it to draw out excess sebum from within skin pores… Read More »