• Take Control of Your Seasonal Eye Allergy Symptoms
    What you can do when spring brings discomfort it’s spring. Time to lose the layers and pack away the snow shovels for another year. For some of us, though, the milder months come with their own challenge — allergies. The American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology estimates that each year...
    08/19/2019 - 11:44
  • diet & exercise tips for prostate health
    "What can I eat to reduce my risk of developing prostate cancer?" This is one of the most common questions physicians hear from men concerned about prostate health. Undoubtedly, many hope that their doctor will rattle off a list of foods guaranteed to shield them from disease. Although some foods...
    08/19/2019 - 09:33
  • diet & exercise tips for prostate health
    "What can I eat to reduce my risk of developing prostate cancer?" This is one of the most common questions physicians hear from men concerned about prostate health. Undoubtedly, many hope that their doctor will rattle off a list of foods guaranteed to shield them from disease. Although some foods...
    08/19/2019 - 09:31
  • Natural Immune Boosters for Kids
    What are the best natural immune boosters for kids? Learn how to support your child’s immune system without taking daily supplements. There’s nothing that can tug at your heartstrings quite like a baby fever or your little one’s chronic earache. But is there anything you can do to prevent these...
    08/19/2019 - 09:19
  • 17 Effective Ways to Lower Your Blood Pressure
    High blood pressure, or hypertension, is called the “silent killer” for good reason. It often has no symptoms, but is a major risk for heart disease and stroke. And these diseases are among the leading causes of death in the United States. About one in three U.S. adults has high blood pressure ....
    08/18/2019 - 16:07
  • 20 Tips To Increase Your Child’s Appetite
    Increasing your children’s appetite can be tricky, especially if they find food unappealing or are struggling to eat. However don’t stress, there are ways to make them eat better.Here are 20 suggestions for boosting a healthy appetite in your little one:   1) Compulsory breakfast Eating a good,...
    08/18/2019 - 14:56
  • 8 Ways to Boost Your Immune System
    1. Take care of yourself – and your immune system will take care of you. Perhaps you’re nursing a cold now – loading up on vitamin C and zinc, maybe even sipping some warm chicken noodle soup. Taking time to recover is important to help your immune system do its work, says H. James Wedner, chief of...
    12/19/2018 - 09:50
  • Kidney-friendly diet for CKD
    You need to have a kidney-friendly meal plan when you have chronic kidney disease (CKD). Watching what you eat and drink will help you stay healthier. The information in this section is for people who have kidney disease but are not on dialysis. This information should be used as a basic guide....
    12/11/2018 - 11:34
  • How do you get (and avoid getting) HIV
    Body fluids that can contain HIV include the following:   Blood (including menstrual blood) Semen and possibly pre-seminal fluid ("pre-cum") Vaginal secretions Breast milk  In order for HIV to be transmitted   HIV must be present. HIV must get inside the body.                                Sexual...
    11/28/2018 - 09:43
  • How to Improve Childrens Mental Health
    As a parent, you regularly take your child to well check-ups to receive immunizations, offer nutritious food to keep him healthy, and read plenty of books to develop his vocabulary. How often, though, do you think about how to take care of your child’s mental health? If you’re like many adults, it’...
    11/18/2018 - 15:01
  • Psoriasis is an immune-mediated disease
    Psoriasis is an immune-mediated disease that causes raised, red, scaly patches to appear on the skin. Psoriasis typically affects the outside of the elbows, knees or scalp, though it can appear on any location. Some people report that psoriasis is itchy, burns and stings. Psoriasis is associated...
    11/04/2018 - 12:44
  • Female Sexual Dysfunction
    A sexual problem, or sexual dysfunction, refers to a problem during any phase of the sexual response cycle that prevents the individual or couple from experiencing satisfaction from the sexual activity. The sexual response cycle has four phases: excitement, plateau, orgasm, and resolution. While...
    10/22/2018 - 12:31
  • What is Malnutrition?
    Introduction Malnutrition is a serious condition that occurs when a person’s diet doesn't contain the right amount of nutrients. Malnutrition means "poor nutrition" and can refer to: undernutrition – when you don't get enough nutrients overnutrition – when you get more nutrients than you need This...
    10/15/2018 - 10:35
  • 10 Natural Depression Treatments
    Being depressed can make you feel helpless. You're not. Along with therapy and sometimes medication, there's a lot you can do on your own to fight back. Changing your behavior -- your physical activity, lifestyle, and even your way of thinking -- are all natural depression treatments. These tips...
    10/10/2018 - 16:11
  • Celiac Disease
    Celiac disease (gluten-sensitive enteropathy), sometimes called sprue or coeliac, is an immune reaction to eating gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley and rye. If you have celiac disease, eating gluten triggers an immune response in your small intestine. Over time, this reaction damages your...
    10/01/2018 - 11:39