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Your Acid Reflux Might Be Something Else Entirely — And You Can Treat It Without Meds
Anyone with acid reflux knows it can be painful and frustrating, but the symptoms might actually point to a completely different (and often misdiagnosed) issue. According to a new study, it could be a little known condition called rumination syndrome. Researchers from Massachusetts General Hospital claim that due to their similar symptoms, rumination syndrome is…
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Here’s How to Keep Kitchen Towels From Becoming E. Coli Breeding Grounds
When it comes to cleaning our kitchens, washing our towels tends to be an afterthought. Because we often use kitchen towels to tidy up other appliances, it’s easy to forget about keeping the towels themselves clean. But according to new research, unhygenic practices with kitchen towels could lead to the growth of harmful bacteria that…
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Nothing Could Cure This Woman’s Debilitating Migraines Until a Doctor Recommended an Out-of-the-Box Treatment
At 14, Kate Thompson was diagnosed with hemiplegic migraines. That means one side of her body experiences temporary weakness during a migraine attack, forcing her to use a wheelchair to get around. Numbness and pins and needles can also occur. Thompson used to only experience bad migraine attacks once a month, but they soon became…
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This Common Ingredient in Over 1,200 Popular Snack Foods May Be Weakening Your Immune System
Love snacks like Cheez-Its, Rice Krispie Treats, Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, and Pop-Tarts? Unfortunately, I’ve got a little bad news. Scientists recently discovered that a common preservative in all four — and in over 1,200 other popular treats — called tert-butylhydroquinone (TBHQ) may actually be weakening your immune system. TBHQ is a preservative that has…
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5 Gut-Healing Superfoods to Improve Your Skin From the Inside Out
Our skin is one of the first things to stand out to people. Since we see our skin every day, it’s hard to remember that it’s actually the largest organ of our body. It covers a surface area of more than 21 square feet and makes up close to 10 percent of our body weight.…
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8 Home Remedies for Knee Pain That Really Work
When it comes to knee pain remedies at home, you don’t have to look far to find solutions that can really help. And whether you’re dealing with chronic knee pain or are a first-time sufferer, you’re in good company: Knee pain makes up more than 33 percent of all doctors’ visits for muscle and joint…
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How to Get Rid of Cellulite Before You Hit the Beach
Wondering if it’s possible to get rid of cellulite before summer vacation? What if we told you that you could see a major difference in just two weeks? It’s true! We recommend a two-pronged approach to quickly flush the toxins that cause troublesome lumps and bumps and reveal smooth skin within 10 to 15 days.…
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Drinking This Popular Beverage Is Linked to Serious Heart Troubles
Diet soda is a popular choice for those who want to sip a fizzy drink without also slurping up a ton of sugar. Unfortunately, a new study claims the calorie-free options could be just as bad for our heart health as regular soda. According to the American College of Cardiology, French researchers observed over 100,000…
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The Sneaky Infection That’s Making 80% of Women Tired
Intestinal parasites are a top cause of fatigue, says Ann Louise Gittleman, Ph.D., author of Guess What Came to Dinner? ($15.99, Amazon) She asserts that for eight in 10 women experiencing tiredness, GI issues, brain fog, and other vague symptoms, parasites are to blame. Adds functional medicine specialist Leo Galland, M.D.: “Because symptoms are so…
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7 Simple Ways to Get Rid of Aches and Pains This Winter
Pain has a way of ruining your day, be it from your joints, your back, your head, or otherwise. Check out our simple, science-backed secrets to relax tense muscles, ease creaky joints, soothe a stomachache, and more. Short-Circuit Body Pain To sidestep persistent pain, message your sister to chat about her weekend plans or check…