I learned that half of all pregnancies are unplanned, and that’s the reason why it’s very important for every woman of childbearing age to get enough folate  in supplement form, such as folic acid. This can prevent birth defects that may occur before a woman even knows she’s pregnant. It’s been noted that as folic […]

Echinacea is a herbal remedy that is regarded to do what conventional drugs can’t deliver: that is, to reduce the length of a cold. If you are considering this product, here’s a list of situations/conditions when Echinacea is unsafe.

Autoimmune disease such as type 1 diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis and multiple sclerosis as it can worsen the […]

If you are trying to become pregnant, here’s a list of the best types of food for fertility as listed on the book: The Fertility Diet.

Peanuts NOT potatoes - slow carbs like peanuts, nuts, dried beans, whole grains promote ovulation, while fast carbs that spike blood sugar like white rice, white potatoes and sugary drinks […]

We all want our eyes to remain healthy. That said, here are some tips to keeping our eyes in tip top shape:

Have regular checkups - one needs to have eye exams every two years, but if you are 40 years of age, aim for annual tests, as it is at this age when your risk […]

Are you getting enough potassium? Probably not. I do think I don’t.  4,700 milligrams of potassium is needed by the body daily to keep blood pressure down and reduce the risk of kidney stones and bone loss. That’s why I try to eat a piece of banana with my breakfast, but that’s just about it. […]

Some women feel sluggish when they have their period, and again when they’re going through menopause. Although doctors haven’t found out the reason why, major hormonal  earthquakes like menopause and pregnancy too can affect the thyroid glands. We all know that the thyroid is like the furnace for the rest of the body regulating everything […]

Why not take a hard look at the bottles in your medicine cabinet, including over the counter preparations that you may not consider as medicine. If you find yourself slowing down at an unusual time of the day (mid-morning) or within an hour of taking a medication, you may have found the suspect.
If you suffer […]

There are times, which are very rare, when there are small dark specs that we notice in our vision. What are they? I found out about this from my ophthalmologist that they are tiny clumps of gel or cells aptly called floaters.
Floaters are annoying, and not harmful. But see an aye specialist soon if you […]

Researchers at the Cornell University compared cocoa with other beverages that are high in health-boosting antioxidants, and found out that cocoa outscored red wine (with close to twice as many of the healthful compounds) and green and black teas (with two to five times as many antioxidants). Cocoa is low fat unlike many other chocolate […]

Being in an airplane can make a medical condition worse. If you have certain medical conditions when you’re planning to fly, you should ask your doctor whether you need to reschedule your trip.
If you’ve had abdominal, eye or chest surgery in the last couple of weeks. Gases inside the body expand during a flight, which […]