Hidden Heart Risks for Cold & Flu Season
Thursday, 11 December 2014
Certain cold and flu medications can cause a spike in your blood pressure, resulting in a higher risk for heart attack or stroke.
Beyond Food Cravings: The Truth about Food Addiction
Thursday, 11 December 2014
Is it really possible to become addicted to food?
Glutathione: The Amazing Supplement Your Doctor Doesn't Know About
Wednesday, 10 December 2014
Glutathione is one of the most powerful antioxidant supplements.
No Flu Shot? 3 Ways to Stay Healthy During Flu Season
Wednesday, 10 December 2014
There are simple ways you can strengthen your body's immune system to defend against invaders and fight back.
Buyer Beware in America's Supermarkets
Wednesday, 10 December 2014
Is the food you're eating making you fat and sick?
Toy Safety: Danger Lurking Beneath the FUN
Friday, 05 December 2014
Toys can make great gifts, but are they safe?
The Holiday Diet: Can You Have Your Cake & Eat It Too?
Friday, 05 December 2014
How can you enjoy the holidays without gaining that holiday weight?
The Holidays & Excessive Alcohol Use
Friday, 05 December 2014
During the holidays, 79,000 deaths occur annually as a direct result of excessive alcohol use.
Depression During the Holidays
Friday, 05 December 2014
Are the holidays really the "happiest time of the year"?
Holiday Stress & Visits to the ER
Friday, 05 December 2014
How can you be safe and healthy during the stressful holiday season?
Top Tips for Dry Winter Skin
Thursday, 04 December 2014
Why does the winter bring out the worst in your skin?
Is Your Makeup Routine Aging You?
Thursday, 04 December 2014
Do you know if your makeup routine is helping you or aging you?
Holiday Parties: How to Have a Healthy (but Tasty) Menu
Thursday, 04 December 2014
Did you know that 75% of Americans' weight gain takes place during the holiday season?
Pap Smears Help Prevent Cervical Cancer
Thursday, 04 December 2014
More than 12,000 American women will be diagnosed with cervical cancer this year, and more than 4,000 will die of it.
Optimizing Your Sexual Health with Traditional Chinese Medicine
Thursday, 04 December 2014
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has been around for thousands of years and has recently made its way to mainstream medicine.
4 Steps to a Toxic-Free Life
Wednesday, 03 December 2014
There are over 70,000 industrial chemicals in your environment and 1,000 new toxins are introduced every year.
Natural Alternatives to Treating Allergies
Wednesday, 03 December 2014
Did you know allergies are among the most common chronic conditions worldwide?
The Benefits of Walking
Wednesday, 03 December 2014
Research has shown that walking for 30 minutes a day can lower health risks and improve your overall quality of life.
Weight Loss: Diet Foods You Should Avoid
Wednesday, 03 December 2014
What if the healthy alternatives that are suggested to you are actually causing you harm?
7 Things Happy & Healthy People Do Every Morning
Wednesday, 03 December 2014
What are the small changes you can make in your life right now to enhance your happiness?
Ask Dr. Mike: Tinnitus and the Flu Vaccine
Thursday, 04 December 2014
Listen in as Dr. Mike provides the answers to a wealth of health and wellness questions.
10 Ways to Avoid Holiday Overeating & Emotional Eating
Thursday, 20 November 2014
NEVER "save" all of your calories for dinner.
Hashimoto's Disease & Reproduction: Is Your Pregnancy at Risk?
Thursday, 20 November 2014
As many as 10 to 20% of all pregnant women in their first trimester are positive for Hashimoto's antibodies.
Guilt vs. Shame: Emotional Manipulation Tools?
Thursday, 20 November 2014
Can shame and guilt be useful under any circumstances?
What Renee Zellweger’s 'New' Face Says About Body Image
Thursday, 20 November 2014
Not only was Renee's "new" face a plastic surgery shaming, it was also a commentary on how women are supposed to age.
Battling the Seasonal Blues: Do You Suffer from SAD?
Thursday, 20 November 2014
Did you know that between 60 and 90 percent of people with SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) are women?
Dry, Itchy & Uncomfortable Down There: Do You Have a Yeast Infection?
Monday, 17 November 2014
Three out of four women experience a yeast infection at some point in their lives.
Abdominoplasty: What to Know Before Your Tummy Tuck
Thursday, 13 November 2014
According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, there were 111,986 tummy tucks performed in 2013.
Massive Weight Loss Surgery: Are You at Risk for Complications?
Thursday, 13 November 2014
Patients who have lost over 100 pounds have a higher risk of complications if they undergo a body contouring surgery.
Your Child’s Health: 3 Nutritional Changes to Make Right Now
Thursday, 13 November 2014
Childhood obesity has more than doubled in children and quadrupled in adolescents in the past 30 years.
How Do You Know if You're Falling Out of Love?
Thursday, 13 November 2014
Falling in love can be exhilarating, but it can also be bittersweet. Not every love story is followed with a happily ever after.
ChiRunning: A Mindful Approach to Moving
Thursday, 13 November 2014
Improve your running ability while inheriting a peace of mind.
Ask Dr. Mike: Autoimmune Diseases, Adrenal Fatigue & Diabetes
Wednesday, 12 November 2014
Listen in as Dr. Mike provides the answers to a wealth of health and wellness questions.
Laser Hair Growth: How to Prevent Hair Loss in Women
Wednesday, 12 November 2014
According to the American Hair Loss Association, women make up 40 percent of hair loss sufferers.
How to Make Herbal Remedies in Your Own Kitchen
Wednesday, 12 November 2014
Learn how you can bring thousands of years of herbal medicine into your own home.
Where Have All the Storks Gone? A His & Hers Guide to Infertility
Wednesday, 12 November 2014
Author Michelle Miller shares her personal story of her (and her husband's) infertility struggles.
Diabetes & Kidney Disease: What's Your Risk?
Wednesday, 12 November 2014
29 million people in the United States have diabetes, and nearly 180,000 people are living with kidney failure as a result of diabetes.
10 Reasons to Eat & Enjoy Cilantro
Wednesday, 12 November 2014
Cilantro is low in calories but packs a ton of nutritional power.
Are You Self-Medicating with Alcohol?
Wednesday, 12 November 2014
What if drinking alcohol is not simply a social act, but rather an attempt to self-medicate for pain?
Why Diets DON'T Work & What to Do About It
Wednesday, 12 November 2014
Have you ever considered not dieting? It may be the solution to your weight loss goals.
Juice Cleanse: A Safe Way to Jumpstart Your Weight Loss?
Wednesday, 12 November 2014
A three-day juicing cleanse can seem appealing after a week of binge eating. But is it healthy?
Refined Sugars vs. High Fructose Corn Syrup
Wednesday, 12 November 2014
A whopping 80 percent of food items sold in America have added sugar. Yup, 80 percent.
Testicular Cancer: A Young Man's Disease
Friday, 07 November 2014
In the U.S., between 7,000 and 8,000 diagnoses of testicular cancer are made each year and about 380 men will die from the disease.
STDs: What Are the Silent Symptoms in Men?
Friday, 07 November 2014
More than 110 million Americans are living with an STD and 20 million new STDs occur annually.
Diabetes & Men: How Does It Affect Your Health?
Friday, 07 November 2014
More than 29 million Americans have diabetes, and one in four people don't know they have it.
Osteoporosis: Why Are Men Rarely Screened?
Friday, 07 November 2014
Up to 25 percent of men over 50 will break a bone due to osteoporosis, and one-third of hip fractures are in men.
Excessive Alcohol Risk in Men
Friday, 07 November 2014
Approximately 63% of adult men reported drinking alcohol in the last 30 days.
Ask Dr. Mike: What Are the 17 Risk Factors of Heart Disease?
Thursday, 30 October 2014
Listen in as Dr. Mike provides the answers to a wealth of health and wellness questions.
Is Medical Cannabis the New Epilepsy Treatment?
Thursday, 30 October 2014
AltMed's co-founder successfully treated his daughter's epilepsy with medical cannabis. Does this mean a new treatment is on the horizon?
6 Hidden Health Benefits of Melatonin
Thursday, 30 October 2014
Melatonin can be used for much more than just a sleeping aid.
New Treatment Options for Hepatitis C
Thursday, 30 October 2014
What are the promising new drugs may that help eradicate hepatitis C?
Hepatitis C: The Silent Epidemic
Thursday, 30 October 2014
Almost half of all adults infected with hepatitis C are completely unaware of it.
Why Eating Disorders & Addiction Are Inseparable
Thursday, 30 October 2014
Research suggests that 50 percent of people who have an eating disorder are also abusing alcohol or drugs.
8 Ways Your Health & Happiness Is NOT Defined By Your Weight
Thursday, 30 October 2014
There are plenty of ways your health and happiness isn't correlated with what the numbers read on the scale.
7 Tips for Finding the Perfect Wedding Dress
Thursday, 30 October 2014
What do you need to consider before saying 'yes' to the dress?
Integrative Addiction Treatment: What's the Natural in Naturopathic?
Thursday, 30 October 2014
What if there was a different type of addiction facility that focused more on naturopathic and integrative treatments?
Pescatarian Diet vs. Vegetarian Diet
Thursday, 30 October 2014
Is it true that one is healthier than the other?
Foods that Unclog Your Arteries
Wednesday, 29 October 2014
According the Heart Foundation, every 33 seconds someone in the United States dies from cardiovascular disease.
Big Fat Lies: The Truth about Low-Fat, Full-Fat & Your Waistline
Wednesday, 29 October 2014
Which fats you should be including more of in your daily diet, and which should you pass on?
5 Do-It-Yourself Cold Remedies
Wednesday, 29 October 2014
What are some homeopathic cold and flu remedies that won't make you feel like you're in a complete fog?
Trick or Trouble: Life-Saving Advice for Your Pets this Halloween
Monday, 27 October 2014
Halloween can be fun and exciting for you and your children, but can cause stress and anxiety for your pets.
Periodontal Disease: Do You Need Gum Graft Surgery?
Monday, 27 October 2014
Gum graft surgery is a procedure where tissue is taken from the roof of your mouth and used to help treat your infected gums.
Ebola in West Africa: What Can Be Done?
Friday, 24 October 2014
With all the news surrounding the situation in the United States, it's easy to lose focus of the major Ebola outbreak in West Africa and the thousands killed by it.
Travel Bans: Help or Hinder the Fight Against Ebola?
Friday, 24 October 2014
The World Health Organization (WHO) is against any travel ban from West African countries that have been affected by Ebola. Why?
Are Emergency Departments Prepared to Handle Ebola?
Friday, 24 October 2014
Emergency departments are the nation's front line for all medical emergencies, including the current Ebola situation in the United States.
What are the Real Risks of Ebola to the Public?
Friday, 24 October 2014
When and how can a person who is infected with Ebola give it to another person?
Ebola 101: What You May Have Missed about the Virus
Friday, 24 October 2014
Every day there seems to be something new about the Ebola virus, which may lead you to question everything you've previously thought.
Fit over 40
Wednesday, 22 October 2014
Stay fit, active, and injury-free with Dr. Holly's four Ms.
Is Graves Disease the Reason for Your Hyperthyroidism?
Wednesday, 22 October 2014
Graves disease is one of the most common thyroid disorders and can lead to hyperthyroidism.
Do You Suffer from Hunger-Induced Anger?
Wednesday, 22 October 2014
"Hangry" (pronounced han-gree) is defined as a state of anger caused by a lack of food.
What Should You Be Eating to Stay Healthy?
Wednesday, 22 October 2014
With recent headlines and trendy diets, what does it really mean to be healthy?
The Hype Surrounding Almond Milk: Is it Really Good for You?
Wednesday, 22 October 2014
Alternatives to dairy milk have been popping up everywhere, but do you know if they're actually better for your health?
LED Light Therapy: The Latest in Skin Rejuvenation
Thursday, 16 October 2014
Does this new anti-aging and beauty treatment really work?
Addiction Treatment: How Much Does it Cost to Heal?
Thursday, 16 October 2014
The need for treatment far outweighs the resources, which creates a problematic disparity for life-threatening diseases.
Substance Abuse: Trading One Addiction for Food
Thursday, 16 October 2014
Not surprisingly, many addicts transfer from one bad habit to another.
Ask Dr. Mike: Alternatives to Mammograms, Branched-Chain Amino Acids, and Ebola Treatment
Thursday, 16 October 2014
Listen in as Dr. Mike provides the answers to a wealth of health and wellness questions.
Staying Positive through Multiple Sclerosis
Thursday, 16 October 2014
According to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, there are more than 2.3 million people affected by MS worldwide.
A Fibromyalgia Solution with the S.H.I.N.E Protocol
Thursday, 16 October 2014
The S.H.I.N.E protocol is a five-step holistic approach for restoring and optimizing your energy.
Is Fibromyalgia Real?
Thursday, 16 October 2014
Many conventional doctors still don't believe that fibromyalgia is real.
Which Protein Supplements Should You Take?
Thursday, 16 October 2014
Some proteins are more effective for a given purpose than others.
Compliance vs. Adherence: Doing Your Part to Change Your Health
Wednesday, 15 October 2014
If you know better, should you be doing better?
Acne: Change Your Diet, Heal Your Face
Wednesday, 15 October 2014
What you're eating today could show up as oily, dry or acne-prone skin six weeks down the road.
4 Super Foods for Youthful Skin
Wednesday, 15 October 2014
Superfoods can act as medicine and help your skin look and feel youthful.
6 Foods to Help You Quit Smoking
Wednesday, 15 October 2014
Did you know that with the help of certain foods you can rid your body of nicotine faster?
Survival of the Richest: Small Organic Companies vs. Mega Corporations
Wednesday, 15 October 2014
Do small, local and organic companies even stand a chance?
Death With Dignity: Why Terminally Ill Patients Seek Aid in Dying
Monday, 13 October 2014
Medical aid in dying is a controversial topic. Should terminally ill patients be allowed to decide their death?
Ask Dr. Mike: Halloween Candy, Antibacterial Wipes, Gluten Sensitivity, Ebola vs. Enterovirus D68, and Earthing
Thursday, 09 October 2014
Listen in as Dr. Mike provides the answers to a wealth of health and wellness questions.
Before Your Foot Pain Sets In: How to Prevent Plantar Fasciitis
Thursday, 09 October 2014
Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common causes of heel pain and affects roughly two million Americans.
What Really Causes Heartburn?
Thursday, 09 October 2014
Heartburn isn't really about producing too much acid; instead it could be acid in the wrong place.
What Effect Does Acidic Food Have on the Body?
Thursday, 09 October 2014
Foods that create an acidic internal environment are linked to immunosuppression, inflammation and oxidative damage.
Lesser Known Flu Fighters
Thursday, 09 October 2014
Fighting the flu? Go beyond vitamins and minerals.
7 Ways Plastics Damage the Body
Wednesday, 08 October 2014
Plastic has become extremely unavoidable and could be the reason you're not feeling well.
Natural Treatments for Nighttime Acid Reflux
Wednesday, 08 October 2014
Is there a reason why you're only experiencing acid reflux at night?
Struggling to Sleep: Is there Too Much Light in Your Bedroom?
Wednesday, 08 October 2014
Eliminating the amount of light you're exposed to right before bed can drastically improve your sleep.
The FDA & Your Natural Products
Wednesday, 08 October 2014
The FDA regulates food and drugs in our country, but what do they have to do with natural products?
Fighting the Flu: Tips to Stay Healthy while You’re Sick
Wednesday, 08 October 2014
The flu season can begin as early as October and peak between January and March.
Ebola Scare in the US: The Beginning of the End?
Monday, 06 October 2014
Is the U.S. really prepared if an Ebola outbreak was to occur?
Are You Depressed or Just Feeling Down?
Thursday, 09 October 2014
Clinical depression is a mood state that goes well beyond temporarily feeling sad.
Involuntary Celibacy: The Painful Effects of Vaginismus
Thursday, 02 October 2014
When it comes to a condition such as vaginismus, your physician needs to figure out why your muscles are spasming so tightly.
Double Mastectomy: Right Decision for the BRCA Gene?
Thursday, 02 October 2014
When Angelina Jolie announced that she had a preventative double mastectomy, the term "BRCA1 gene" became commonplace.