While sexual dysfunction in men may be a difficult topic of conversation, sexual dysfunction in women is even more neglected. This week, we look at the latest researched approaches for female sexual dysfunction.
While it can be a difficult topic for some men to talk about, erectile dysfunction is a common problem. For this week, we explore the research on natural options.
Air fresheners are becoming increasingly popular and commonplace. Since it's virtually impossible to avoid exposure to these products, it's worth asking if there are any valid health concerns associated with exposure.
Does exposure to cold or damp weather increase your risk of getting sick? It's a surprisingly controversial topic.
Years ago, I read an article that recommended placing my drinking water over a magnet. I decided to see if there's any research support for health benefits from magnetized water.
Meditation and Mindfulness for Anxiety and Stress Woman Meditating With a large part of the world focusing on social distancing, it’s worth seeing what we can do on our own…
Vitamin D was originally thought to only be involved with bone health. More recently, research suggests it also plays a part in immune function. This week, we explore the effects of vitamin D on preventing colds and flu.
A number of herbs have been touted as having benefits for immune function. I reviewed research on three of them, seeing if they hold therapeutic potential.
Fatigue and depression are both frequent complaints. Iron deficiency and thyroid function are both common causes, yet often not fully evaluated.
Green tea has been a revered drink in China for thousands of years. More recently, research has started to show benefits from preventing colds and flu to decreasing risk of depression.
Weight loss supplements are commonly sold over the counter and many people try these products to help with weight loss. It's worth asking two questions: Do they work? And are they safe?
I wrote a recent guest blog article on cold and flu prevention for Zebra Organics. I wanted to include a link to the blog on my site for folks that wanted to read the article.
With the recent outbreak of Covid-19, the coronavirus in China, I wanted to review the research and see if there are any potential natural or integrative treatment options based on what we know.
Anxiety disorders are the most commonly diagnosed mental health condition. For this week, we look at the research around herbal medicines for stress and anxiety.
Brazil nuts are a nut from South America rich in the mineral selenium. Brazil nuts may provide some health benefits based on their selenium content and other constituents.
High blood pressure is very common and, in the long-term, can severely damage your health. For this week we explored the research on natural approaches for blood pressure control.
Curcumin is a yellow pigment from the kitchen spice turmeric that appears to have some significant medicinal properties.
Statin drugs have been some of the best selling medications of all time. Millions of people take statin medication, and yet we're still learning about potential mental, emotional and cognitive side effects.
Constipation is a common and sometimes frustrating problem. In this weeks article, I reviewed the latest research on natural treatment options for constipation.
Vinegar has been a popular health fad for years, but does it have any proven medicinal benefits? I explored the latest research to find out.