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by Alex Jimenez About 20 million Americans are affected by thyroid diseases, where 1 in 8 women will undergo thyroid dysfunction sometime during their lifetime. Among the most common thyroid disorders is hypothyroidism (underactive, or low, thyroid gland). A vast majority of cases of low thyroid function are due to an autoimmune condition, such as Hashimoto’s disease, where your body’s immune system is attacking and... 12/19/2017 10:00:00 PM
by Andrew Pacholyk Heartburn occurs when a muscular valve, called the lower espophageal sphincter functions improperly, which allows stomach acid to back up into the esophagus. This tube, which leads from the stomach to the throat can be greatly effected by stomach acid, causing a burning, painful sensation in this area. Lack of proper enzymes are also a cause. Heartburn, indigestion, acid reflux are all usually defined... 12/19/2017 8:00:00 AM
by Dr. Chad Larson Prostate cancer is very common among American men. According to American Cancer Society, prostate cancer is the third leading cause of cancer death in men. While all men are at risk, over 65% of prostate cancer diagnoses are in men over the age of 65. There is one death from prostate cancer every 18 minutes in America.Prostate cancer can be treated successfully when diagnosed at an early stage, so... 12/18/2017 8:00:00 AM
by Janet Valenty Gotta face it. We're all getting older, but getting older shouldn't just “happen." Aging is a gradual process of living day-to-day so it stands to reason that what we do day-to-day has a definite affect on how we look and how we feel. What we do matters.So what do we do to defy our age? Let me start with a list of five though there are many more.Read on to Page 2 12/17/2017 8:00:00 AM
by JJ Virgin The statistics are sobering and staggering. Over 95% of all Americans will become overweight or obese within the next two decades. By 2050, one out of every three Americans will have diabetes. This is the first generation of Americans expected to live shorter lives than their parents.How did this happen? That’s what Fed Up, a recent documentary narrated by Katie Couric, dares to ask. You can now stream... 12/14/2017 8:00:00 AM
by Melanie Potock You’ve finally made the step to introduce your child to that special someone you’ve been dating. Problem is, most dates involve at least a snack, maybe lunch, and God forbid a fancy dinner. If your child is a picky eater, the dinner options narrow down to anything with a kid’s menu, but if the chicken nugget isn’t cooked just so, or the French fries are crinkle-cut and not skinny, or the macaroni and... 12/13/2017 8:00:00 AM
by Linda Mac Dougall Both sexes by middle age become estrogen dominant. Estrogen, without the tempering of progesterone or testosterone that youth has, fuels inflammation in our bodies. Parts of our bodies have worked constantly since before birth, never resting. I would guess that they would be the first to feel this increased inflammation.Old injuries or wounds, misaligned joints or poorly functioning organs would also... 12/12/2017 8:00:00 AM
by Sami Cone Breastfeeding a newborn doesn’t come as naturally as many new mothers may imagine. But does that mean moms should abandon the idea of newborn breastfeeding altogether? Certainly not!What it does mean is that moms wanting to breastfeed their newborn need to know a few things about newborn breastfeeding before they start actually trying to breastfeed their newborn. This will help create realistic expectations... 12/10/2017 10:00:00 PM
by Brian Bender If it’s one thing the world of nutrition has unfailingly demonstrated over the past few decades, it’s that the typical Western diet is not working.A publication from the New England Journal of Medicine reported that 10% of the planet is now considered obese, and according to the CDC, 40% of U.S. adults and nearly 20% of U.S. children are now obese. And because of well established links between obesity... 12/9/2017 10:00:00 PM
by Mark Julian People face painful realizations and life changes on a daily basis. For individuals diagnosed with ADHD, acknowledging and owning their specific challenges and strengths are truly important steps in understanding their own ADHD and how to live successfully with it.This move is often easier said than done, as ADHD can quickly take a toll on self-esteem and self-efficacy. ADHD can lend itself to snap... 11/3/2017 7:00:00 AM
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