Description Asthma, also called reactive airway disease, is a chronic and recurring condition in which the bronchial passages-the tubes that go to the lungs-become swollen, inflamed, and narrow, making it very difficult for the person to breathe. This happens when the person is exposed to something they’ve very sensitive to. An asthma attack can be ...
Any time you see “essential”, when it pertains to health, be it vitamins or other items, it means that the body isn’t capable of producing those items and they have to be gotten from outside sources like food or supplements. There are two main types of essential fatty acids (EFA’s), Omega-3 and Omega-6, Virgin olive ...
After listening to Dr. Oz expound on the evils of trans fats on Oprah, I decided to give Naturally More, a peanut butter devoid of trans fats, a try. I quickly scanned the list of ingredients on the jar of Naturally More peanut butter to make sure the words “partially hydrogenated oils” a.k.a. trans fats ...
Inflammation – redness and swelling – is a characteristic of most cases of acne. Sometimes it can be reduced by drugs, including antibiotics (which kill the bacteria causing the infection that produces the inflammation). But there may be a way to control the inflammation just through what you eat – or don’t eat. The theory ...
Just like adults, babies get constipated, too. Sometimes it is difficult to tell if your baby is constipated because, after all, he or she can’t tell you. Here are ways to determine if your baby is constipated and how to help them regulate. Exclusively Breastfed Babies If your baby is exclusively breastfed, meaning no solids ...
After a vaginal birth, a woman is likely to have sore vaginal tissues. This may be aggravated by a swollen perineum, “skid marks”, a tear, an episiotomy, and/or hemorrhoids. One of the most helpful ways to assist in healing and lend comfort at the same time, is using a sitz bath. A sitz bath is ...
I had my first child in April of 2001. Like many first time moms, I had put on more weight than I should have. In my case: a whopping 56 lbs! I was determined to return to my prepregnancy size and terrified that that wouldn’t happen. At the same time, I desperately wanted to breastfeed ...
You’re not alone; quite a few people out there are looking to add weight to their frames. The problem is most information caters to the majority, people who need to lose weight. There can be a number of reasons a person needs to gain weight ranging from metabolism problems, health problems or just simply the ...
I struggled with acne prone skin and frequent breakouts until age 27. After trying everything from prescription antibiotics to Retin-A to weird concoctions made out of brewers yeast and flax oil down to birth control, I eventually concluded that achieving a clear complexion was hopeless for me. So much time, effort and money put in ...
Barlean’s Mango Peach Omega Swirl fish oil supplement “caught me” by surprise. I don’t enjoy taking fish oil capsules or pills. The Omega Swirl line of organic oils taste incredibly delicious. You just take two teaspoons straight or in a smoothie. Dr. Oz talks about the health benefits of taking fish oil and omega-3 fatty ...
