In the 1970s, there was a health and exercise craze. A number of celebrities made a fortune pushing their favorite diets or making exercise videos. That led to the craze of aerobic exercises led by people like Jane Fonda and her workout videos. Then it seems America went through some years of fat and plenty
The Environmental Protection Agency wants to change the way health risks from air pollution are calculated, a move that could make toxic emissions appear less deadly and clear the way for less stringent air pollution standards, according to a New York Times report. Several people with knowledge of the EPA plan told the New York
Acupuncturist Claretha Yeager frequently uses smudging — or burning sage — to help rid her patients of negative emotions. Yeager, a doctor of acupuncture and Chinese medicine, and a reiki master/teacher, says the sage smoke unburdens people of their negative energy and makes them feel better. “I see patients start to relax and go into
Cannabidiol, the non-psychoactive ingredient in hemp and marijuana, could treat opioid addiction, a new study says. Given to patients with heroin addiction, cannabidiol, also known as CBD, reduced their cravings for the illicit drug as well as their levels of anxiety. “The intense craving is what drives the drug use,” said Yasmin Hurd, the lead
Millions of Americans suffer from hay fever, medically referred to as rhinitis. Symptoms of hay fever often mimic the symptoms of a common cold with runny nose, itchy eyes, congestion, sneezing and sinus pressure. While most people blame pollens for their hay fever, it can also be caused by other things. According to the Mayo
Learning about all the ways that climate change is impacting the planet can feel overwhelming. No part of the world has been left untouched. And a lot of people have been — and will be — harmed by the effects of rising greenhouse gases. Many of those impacts will clearly hurt the physical health of
According to the Insurance Information Institute figures from 2017, more American households own a dog than any other pet: Dogs – 60.2 million households Cats – 47.1 million households Freshwater fish – 12.5 million households Birds – 7.9 million households Small animals – 6.7 million households Reptiles – 4.7 million households Horses – 2.6 million
This past week, I heard a report on my morning news that said a recent study on the use of low dose aspirin could increase the risk of bleeding in the brain. However, is this latest study a real reason for concern and if so, does it counter the benefits of taking a low dose
The frustration of one doctor over the complex healthcare system opened a social media door for many other doctors to share that frustration. In the process of the doctor’s frustration, he revealed a common hospital practice that could cost seniors on Medicare Part B a fortune in unnecessary medical costs. Dr. Hasan Shanawani is a
Are energy drinks safe? If you ask the companies that make them, they will say yes, they are safe, but if you ask Samantha Sharpe, of Leicester, U.K, she’d quickly tell you that energy drinks are NOT safe because of what happened to her. Back in 2014, Sharpe was drinking between 5-6 energy drinks a
