Introduction: Depression and chronic pain are two common conditions that are also associated with poor sleep quality. While it is often thought that the sleep issues are secondary to these conditions, a new study conducted by researchers from the University of Alabama...
Caffeinated drinks—such as coffee, tea, soda, and energy drinks—pep you up temporarily, but they may have a more insidious effect. They may worsen depression, insomnia, and anxiety. Several studies have looked at caffeine intake and depression. For example, one study...
Introduction One of the key reasons why the average American eats more than 500 calories per day in 2013 than in 1970 is increased portion sizes. For baby boomers it is really obvious when they think back to the size of popcorn containers sold in movie theaters in...
What is Depression? Depression is characterized by feelings of low self-esteem, pessimism, and despair. Clinical depression is more than feeling depressed. The official definition of clinical depression is based on the following eight primary criteria: Poor appetite...
A study of 21,993 kids from two-parent homes shows that if dad is down, kids suffer, although not as much as if they have a depressed mother. The research, which was published in the December 2011 issue of Pediatrics, found that children had a 19 percent risk of...
Unlock the Secrets to a Healthier Life Through Oral Care
Did you know oral health care is an important strategy to help prevent the development of Alzheimer’s disease, colon cancer, heart disease, and many other chronic diseases? The primary reason why poor oral health seeds disease in other body parts is that certain bacteria in the gums and oral microbiome promote systemic inflammation.
And while brushing your teeth and flossing are important, there is so much more that you can do! As June is “Oral Health Care Month,” I wanted to stress the importance of practicing good oral hygiene and urge you to use natural oral health products.
On the show I discussed the failure of conventional medicine to address the underlying issues in many health conditions offering little more than drugs as biochemical “band aids.”
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