Traditional systems of medicine often have their own tried and true ways to treat different health conditions. Ayurveda, the Indian sister science of yoga, suggests that all living things are made up of the five elements, and when these elements are out of balance, disease occurs. As for diabetes, Ayurveda has a multi-pronged approach to…

If you’ve ever had a foodborne illness, you know how awful it is. It’s hard to even stomach a conversation about it, let alone think about the food that made you sick. But believe it or not, there’s a bright side: Your gut is smart, and it won’t let you suffer the same damage twice. Research recently published in Cell suggests…

Like millions of women, Tracey Vlahos, 48, struggled with frequent bladder leaks — until she discovered the 5-minute cure that restored her confidence. Oh no — not here! Tracey thought to herself, hoping that when she stood up, there wouldn’t be a wet spot on the seat. “I was enjoying a night out to dinner…

We’re all so glad the spring weather is here. The only downside? Those sweet smelling breezes carry in pollen that makes us sniffly. Luckily, these expert tips quiet allergy symptoms — fast! Sip Thistle Tea Drinking two mugs of mild, slightly sweet milk thistle tea can make your postnasal drip, runny nose, and other sinus…

Even if flu shots don’t bother you, you probably also don’t exactly look forward to getting them either. But instead of preparing for this flu season by dreading your annual prick, why not turn that frown upside down when you visit your doctor? According to a new study, doing so could increase your flu shot’s…

Spring already? Well, not quite. But the clocks sprung forward, and that means we’re well on our way. While we may have lost one precious hour of sleep on the clock this morning, recovering your energy and motivation with a meditation practice is great way to welcome the new season. This week, it might be…

When it comes to getting older, memory loss and declining cognitive function are two of the biggest fears many of us face. Luckily, there are some tasty ways to protect our noggins as we age — especially for all you omelet fans out there. But really, it doesn’t matter how you prefer your eggs; they’re…

When we think of the reasons for eating fruits and vegetables, we usually talk about vitamins and fiber. But now we can talk about they may help prevent bowel cancer, too!  A team of French, Dutch, and Canadian researchers reporting in the British Medical Journal (BMJ) recently performed a systematic review of 343 studies on…

Blame it on our increasingly busy lifestyles or urban development but adults are spending less time outdoors each week, with research showing a growing disconnect with nature. Other than providing a beautiful backdrop to look at (or for an Instagram photo), the outdoors come with a list of science-proven benefits such as improving our short-term…

Everyone looks forward to holiday festivities when winter rolls around, but the cold season also often comes with a much less merry side effect: sick days. By the time we see December, the dreaded flu season is usually in full swing. (That’s why it’s so important to make sure you get your flu shot!) We’re…