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Sarcopenia: What to Do For Age Related Muscle Loss. When most people worry about getting old, they focus on the obvious degenerative diseases like diabetes and cancer and Alzheimer’s or the catastrophic health emergencies that can occur, like strokes or heart attacks.

Sarcopenia: What to Do For Age Related Muscle Loss

They think about the melange of medicines they might have to take, the panicked rush to the ER in the dead of night, the slow but unmistakable descent into painful oblivion.

Tips for Skin and Nail Problems

Lymphatic System. Adrenals and Thyroid. Kidneys. Stomach. Spine and Nerves. Sinuses. Top ten signs your detox may be a scam. As we prepare to welcome 2018, it’s time to start thinking about your New Year’s resolutions.

Top ten signs your detox may be a scam

And what better way to start fresh in 2018 than by literally purging yourself of 2017, inside and out? You may already been seeing advertisements for all forms of detox products and services: Your local pharmacy likely has a shelf of supplements and kits that promise a svelte, glowing you within a few days. A Facebook post is promoting lemon juice, cayenne and maple syrup as a cure-all. Or there’s your local naturopathic clinic promoting IV vitamin infusions – not only will a detox make you feel better, you’ll look better too. Unfortunately, most of the hype around detox is useless at best, and expensive and potentially harmful, at worst. 1. Homeopathic “remedies” look like conventional medicine when they’re stocked on store shelves. 2. If you read alternative-health magazines, books or websites, you’ll eventually see the idea promoted that we are all apparently filled with Candida – yeast. ‘Just in case’ peeing is bad for your bladder.

Do you ever head to the bathroom on your way out the door “just in case?”

‘Just in case’ peeing is bad for your bladder

Well, experts are saying that it’s better to wait until you have the urge. Steven A. Kaplan, MD, director of Benign Urologic Diseases and The Men’s Health Program at the Mount Sinai Health System told The Healthy that our bladders can hold up 400 to 500 millilitres, which is about the size of a can of pop. Study: Gardasil Vaccine Increases Cervical Cancer risk by 45 percent. Published on October 14, 2019 Written by Robert F.

Study: Gardasil Vaccine Increases Cervical Cancer risk by 45 percent

Kennedy, Jr., Study shows that Gardasil vaccine increases the risk of cervical cancer by a terrifying 44.6% among women who were exposed to HPV infection prior to vaccination. Fatty Liver Disease Symptoms and the Diet to Help Reverse. In the U.S., it’s estimated that fatty liver disease affects 20 to 40 percent of the population.

Fatty Liver Disease Symptoms and the Diet to Help Reverse

The scary and surprising fact is that this type of liver disease often doesn’t cause any obvious fatty liver disease symptoms. Many people don’t even realize their livers are fatty until they have testing (such as a CT scan or ultrasound) for another health concern or they experience an obvious alert such as pain in the abdomen. There are two main types of this disease: nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and alcoholic fatty liver disease. Having a fatty liver can leave you feeling tired or cause mild abdominal discomfort (fatty liver pain), but otherwise you may not have any symptoms. Signs of fatty liver can also include a feeling of fullness in the middle or upper right side of the abdomen, nausea, weight loss and a decrease in appetite.

Is a fatty liver dangerous? What Is Fatty Liver Disease? Epigenetics: Will It Change the Way We Treat Disease? What if the decisions you make today affect not just your health, but the health of your family for several generations to come?

Epigenetics: Will It Change the Way We Treat Disease?

It sounds a bit crazy — sure, your mid-afternoon sugar habit could lead to you packing on a few pounds over the years, but how in the world would it affect offspring you don’t even have yet? Welcome to the wild world of epigenetics. What Is Epigenetics? Epigenetics is an emerging field of science that, eventually, could have massive implications on how we address our health and that of future generations. The world literally means “on top of the genes,” and that sums up the epigenome’s role in the body.

All of us have DNA which, unless you have an identical twin, is completely unique. Is There Such a Thing as Healing Prayer? If you’ve read many of the articles on this site, something you’re probably already aware of is that I believe in focusing on your spiritual health and the power of prayer.

Is There Such a Thing as Healing Prayer?

Have you ever heard someone say that “prayer can heal you?” You may think that this is just hype, exaggerated hope or a bit of a spiritual cliché — but did you know there’s actual scientific evidence supporting the health benefits of prayer, meditation and spirituality? As more and more research is dedicated to figuring out how to reduce chronic stress and the widespread positive effects that this can have on our health, healing prayer and meditation are two techniques moving into the spotlight. I want to be clear that I believe prayer is about communicating directly with God and that He is, in fact, the healer. In this article, I will focus more on the benefits of healing prayer associated with meditation to improve peace in one’s life, thereby reducing disease and stress on the body. The Six Worst U.S. Health Disasters of the Last 50 Years.

Yes, and I know how. (Supplements are not the answer) Each of these variables is statistically more powerful as a risk, as a protection and as a behavior modifiable marker of stroke and heart attack than ANY single cholesterol number.

Yes, and I know how. (Supplements are not the answer)

I know how to improve each of these factors and want to teach you how to do so. Heart Rate Variability, universally made worse by all heart medications, is one of the most important heart health measurements and one over which you have enormous control. Understand this one issue and go a long way to improving your heart health. A related article but a different focus: Heart Rate Variability and Heart Rate Based Training: How and WHYChronotropic (In)Competence is a fairly easy variable to measure, modifiable by behavior and very, very important to know your risk of heart disease.

Also see Heart Rate Based TrainingLarge scale measures of metabolic vitality, most easily assessed by measuring VO2 Max, are the single most powerful predictor of longevity and risk of heart death. Why Your Health Problems Worsen After Stress: The Role of CRH. Multiple Sclerosis. Given the growing body of scientific support on its health benefits, sesame would be just as at home in a medicine cabinet as it would be a kitchen cupboard.

Multiple Sclerosis

A plant native to the Amazonian jungles has been used by the native population for generations untold for physical, spiritual and emotional health. Now, the science proves its efficacy. Multiple sclerosis (MS) is believed to be one of the most widespread and disabling neurological conditions in the world, with an estimated 2.3 million people suffering from the condition worldwide. The latest statistics estimate that there are currently 400,000 individuals suffering from MS in the US and a further 100,000 individuals in the UK. 8 Alternative Therapies Worth Considering. Controlling Pain and Inflammation naturally. Cutler Success Stories - The Protocol for Heavy Metal Chelation. Sarcopenia: 10 Keys to Keep Your Muscle Mass Up as You Age. Most adults achieve their peak muscle mass sometime during their late 30s to early 40s.

After that point, a gradual loss of muscle mass begins and can continue a steady, downhill course into old age. This age-related loss of muscle mass, strength and function is known as sarcopenia, and it can happen quicker than you think. How quickly? Dysphagia Causes & Symptoms + 6 Natural Treatments. Swallowing is a very complex process.

Dysphagia Causes & Symptoms + 6 Natural Treatments

Some people lose their ability to swallow. Dysphagia, or difficulty swallowing, is fairly common among aging adults. It can lead to malnutrition, dehydration, aspiration pneumonia and even death. In the United States, dysphagia affects 300,000 to 600,000 people yearly. High Blood Pressure Symptoms You Can Reverse Naturally. What if I told you that a health condition affects about 72 million — or one out of every three — American adults under old guidelines?

And what if I told you that under new guidelines, that number will rise to about 103 Americans? I’m talking about a highly common, yet preventable, condition called high blood pressure, also known as hypertension — which is why you need to pay attention if you have high blood pressure symptoms. (1) High blood pressure (HBP) isn’t just a problem in and of itself, but it also leads to other dangerous health conditions, including stroke, heart attack, chronic heart failure and kidney disease. Did you know that most people with high blood pressure or hypertension have no symptoms, even when their blood pressure readings reach dangerously high levels? In fact, about many U.S. adults with high blood pressure still doesn’t know they have it. What is high blood pressure exactly? Tachycardia: 7 Ways to Help Manage Irregular Heartbeat. By Katherine Brind’Amour, PhD Tachycardia is when the heart beats faster than normal while at rest.

It is a change in your heart’s rhythm, and in some cases, it is harmless. In others, it can lead to serious complications. With medical management and some lifestyle changes, however, many people can avoid the greatest risks of tachycardia. Rheumatoid Arthritis Symptoms & Natural Treatments. As I’m sure you’re well aware, an estimated 52.5 million U.S. adults suffer from some sort of arthritis, and there is no more common form than rheumatoid arthritis (RA). (1) How prevalent do people have to deal with rheumatoid arthritis symptoms?

It’s a staggering 1.3 million to 1.5 million Americans at any given time. Thus the question arises: Is there anything you can do about this? As a matter of fact, there are a few things you can do to treat rheumatoid arthritis symptoms, and it starts with, well, knowing what those common rheumatoid arthritis symptoms are. Let’s take a look at what RA is, the most common RA symptoms, and all-natural treatments for this form of arthritis. What Is Rheumatoid Arthritis? Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune disease that affects someone’s joints and causes ongoing pain, swelling, stiffness and limitations in terms of movements. Joint pain — Swelling in and around certain joints lasts for six weeks or more. Arthritis Complications. Is a Colon Cleanse Actually Beneficial? The colon cleanse has been used throughout history to improve the body’s natural detoxification processes, restore digestive health and improve someone’s overall quality of life.

In fact, the use of water to cleanse tissue throughout the colon, called “colon lavage,” has been practiced since as early as 1500 B.C. in ancient Egypt. What’s the purpose of cleansing your colon? To flush out built-up waste stored by rehydrating old stool that’s become impacted. Most colon cleanses use water to infiltrate hardened stool and loosen it up so it can be passed more easily. The ultimate goal of a colon cleanse — whether it’s a type of enema or a colonic — is really to help the digestive organs do their job in the best way possible, managing things that get in the way and interfere with normal bowel functions. 8 Signs You Have a Hormonal Imbalance (and How to Fix It) Cushing's Disease: 5 Ways to Naturally Manage Symptoms.

Fibroadenoma: What You Need to Know About Breast Health. 10 Scientific Papers That Can Transform Your Understanding of Health & Medicine. Sarcoidosis + 11 Natural Ways to Manage Symptoms. Why low blood pressure can be a concern for your health. The Dangers of Acetaminophen. Cherry-Bombing an Old Foe: Gout. Antioxidants Attenuate Potential Risks of EMF Exposure. 23 Ways to Combat Pain Naturally By Increasing Your Opioids.

The Secret Life of Melatonin. Source: Wikimedia commons. Pyroluria: The Most Common Unknown Disorder. Pyroluria: The Unknown Disorder Pyroluria, also called Malvaria, is a unique metabolic condition that is very rarely recognized in both the medical and natural health world. How to Manage Pulmonary Fibrosis Symptoms  Cat Scratch Fever: See Your Doctor + Find Natural Relief. How to Get Rid of Vertigo. Lipopolysaccharides (LPS): 16 Ways to Reduce Them. Lipopolysaccharides are bacterial toxins that can cause inflammation and health issues. Natural Tinnitus Treatment Methods to Stop Ringing in the Ears. Phlebitis (+5 Natural Ways to Improve Symptoms)

The Solution Is Nuanced: The Gottfried Protocol for Low Progesterone. 10 Steps to Heal Asthma with Natural Strategies. ALS Natural Treatments and The ALS Diet. Osteoarthritis: Could researchers have found the key to prevention?