Bergamot, be it from the bergamot orange or from the unrelated herb known as wild bergamot, offers many health benefits. Though the plants come from different families and species, they have one thing in common: their distinctive aroma.
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Coconut juice comes from the belly of young coconuts. Sometimes referred to as coconut water, coconut juice provides an impressive amount of nutrition and benefits your overall health. The best source of coconut juice is young coconuts.
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Dark chocolate may not only help you shed those unwanted pounds, it provides a host of healthy benefits that puts other indulgences to shame.
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YogaToes are designed to stretch, spread and exercise the toes to realign foot structure, prevent and correct common foot problems and strengthen the feet. The product may be helpful for people who spend much of the day on their feet or wearing restrictive footwear.
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Docohexaenoic acid, or DHA, is an omega-3 fatty acid. You may recognize it as a heart-healthy nutrient, but DHA also benefits pregnant mothers and their developing infants. There is no official dietary reference intake, or DRI, specifically for DHA.
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Synthroid is a prescription drug that can be used to treat hypothyroidism. Although there are many types of thyroid disorders, hypothyroidism remains the most common, affecting millions in the United States.
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Niacinamide is a medication used for the treatment of pellagra, a disease that occurs due to a lack of vitamin B3 in the body. Vitamin B3 is essential for normal functioning of the cells in the body. Niacin is a vitamin B3 supplement. Pellagra causes stomach and skin problems as well as dementia and death.
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According to the National Institutes of Health, Xanax is a benzodiazepine medication that is prescribed to treat anxiety and panic disorders. Xanax is very addictive and can have serious side effects, including a fatal overdose. Certain medications such as anti-depressants can interact adversely with the drug.
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A number of drugs can make you sick when you drink alcohol. Some are due to adverse drug reactions or a deliberate pharmacologic effect of a drug that produces high concentrations of a noxious chemical, acetaldehyde, to help alcoholics stop drinking.
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Chai tea is a combination of spices with tea and milk that makes a delicious, healthy beverage. According to the Pacific College of Oriental Medicine, chai tea comes from Ayurvedic medicine and can be created with different recipes. All the recipes use health-promoting spices.
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Chinese herbal teas have been used for centuries to provide healthy refreshment. Each tea can have one ingredient or many. Typical ingredients are dried flowers, dried fruit, roots, leaves or seeds. Each one is prized for its unique value in Chinese medicine.
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Homeopathy and herbal medicine are both forms of natural medicine, and both use herbal extracts, but the mode of preparation, safety profile and indications are different.
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A hot flash can be described as a sensation of intense warmth across the body that may be associated with sweating, cold shivers and redness of the skin. Hot flashes occur during the day and sometimes at night as well, causing interrupted and unrefreshed sleep.
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L-carnitine is the biologically active form of the nonessential amino acid carnitine. Carnitine is produced in your body from the two amino acids methionine and lysine, and also is found in foods such as dairy products, meats and avocados.
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Diabetes is a metabolic disorder characterized by inadequate production of insulin. Insulin is a hormone produced by pancreas and has a key role in controlling blood sugar levels. Type 2 diabetes is also frequently associated with excess weight and high blood levels of fats.
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Some people bounce out of bed, throw on their running gear and joyfully gambol down the road for their morning exercise. Others hit the snooze button and drag themselves into the gym if they can, feeling sorry for themselves all the while.
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Drinking fresh juices before you exercise may give you added nutrients necessary to help maintain your stamina and endurance. According to Jennifer K.
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Magnolia bark has been used in Chinese medicine for more than 2,000 years. This herb is aromatic, pungent, warming and stimulating and can help strengthen your stomach and digestive system, according to Herbalist.
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Bitter melon is also known as Momordica charantia and grows in tropical climates such as Asia, South America, Africa, parts of the Amazon and the Caribbean. Bitter melon resembles a small cucumber with a warty gourd appearance. Immature bitter melon is green in color, then turns yellow-orange as it ripens.
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Sodium intake is linked to higher rates of hypertension, kidney and heart disease. Recent guidelines from the American Heart Association suggest everyone reduce salt intake to no more than 1,500 mg a day. The U.S.
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