Did you know that the mucus in your airways naturally protects you from pathogens? According to the American Lung Association, occasional cough is a normal (and automatic) body process which…
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Cardiovascular disease, or heart disease, is an umbrella term that encompasses several illnesses, including coronary artery disease, myocardial infarction (i.e., heart attack), cardiac arrhythmias, and peripheral artery disease. According to…
Heart valve defects often go undetected for a long time. They usually appear slowly due to normal wear and tear. Young people can also get hurt – for example, after…
Congenital heart diseases are the heart’s structural abnormalities that occur during the development of the fetus. CHDs are divisible into two categories: Acyanotic congenital heart diseases Cyanotic heart diseases (or…
Written by a DoctorIf your head or hand bled every time you touched it, you would certainly be concerned. Gum tissues are no different, they should not be bleeding if they are healthy.…
Written by a DoctorAlthough PMS (pre-menstrual syndrome) can be made up of many symptoms, for the sake of this article, we will be focusing on menstrual cramps (also referred to as dysmenorrhea). Periods…
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When experiencing incontinence, you likely suffer from bladder control issues and leak urine. The leakage is likely uncontrollable, and the impact on your life is significant. Short trips out become…
Reviewed by a DoctorIntimacy [1] is both a sought-after and dreaded phenomenon. Difficult childhood experiences, trauma, and failed adult relationships have reinforced many people’s fears that intimacy is elusive or always painful and…
Reviewed by a DoctorFever, also known as higher than normal body temperature, is a common health condition that is often caused by different illnesses like virus (including COVID-19), bacterial infection, inflammation in the…
Reviewed by a DoctorAre you wondering whether you should see a chiropractor, a physiotherapist, or both? Let’s put an end to your doubts and relieve the pain! Both physiotherapy (also known as physical…
Written by a DietitianAlthough kidney stones are not as common in kids as they are in adults, kids can get kidney stones. Read on to learn more about kidney stones in kids. What…
Some materials, such as styrofoam, are not microwave-safe and should never be microwaved. Be sure to check your food packaging for microwaving instructions before popping that container of leftovers into…
Written by a DietitianIs this true? Does tea cause kidney stones? In short, probably not. In fact, research has found that people who drink tea actually have a lower risk of kidney stones.…
Reviewed by a DoctorAccording to the CDC, about 65% of American women aged 19-50 use contraception, and 12.6% of these women take an oral contraceptive pill. [1] Another interesting statistic is that 13.5%…
Written by a Dietitian“Hypertension is the leading cause of cardiovascular disease and premature death worldwide”. [1] It is one of the most important risk factors in the development of kidney disease, stroke, and…
Reviewed by a DoctorDid you know that about 50% of people worldwide have bad breath? According to a 2013 paper published in the Journal of Natural Science, Biology and Medicine, about 90% of…
Written by a DietitianIf you have ever suffered from a kidney stone, this question may have crossed your mind. “Can Kidney Stones Kill You”? Answer: probably not, even though it may feel like…
Reviewed by a DoctorAccording to the US office of Women’s Health, one out of every 10 women in childbearing age is suffering from Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) on a global scale. [1] Compared…
Reviewed by a DoctorDid you know that melatonin is the primary hormone responsible for the quality of our sleep? Many people may mistake this hormone for melanin: the pigment in hair, skin, and…
Written by a DoctorAs a holistic health care provider, I would say that one of the most common things I see causing challenge for my clients is dehydration. It’s the source of many…
Written by a DietitianAccording to the CDC, about 655.000 people in the United States die yearly from heart disease. Or in other words, 1 in every 4 deaths is caused by heart disease.…
Written by a DoctorIt is common for a patient to be told that they are anemic but not understand exactly what that means or what they can do to support their health. Many…
Written by a DietitianAccording to the US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 12% of adults age 20 or older have high total cholesterol levels. [1] Before figuring out why these…
Written by a DietitianHigh blood pressure, or “hypertension” is very common. The World Health Organization estimates that hypertension is responsible for 7.5 million deaths worldwide each year. [1] About 30% of people in…
Written by a DietitianSocial interest in pre and probiotics is at an all-time high due to the rising number of people suffering from gastrointestinal disorders and the recent COVID-19 pandemic. People have become…
Reviewed by a DietitianDid you know that the average American consumes 3 times more sugar than the daily allowance for added sugar set by the World Health Organization? That is about 17 teaspoons…
Written by a DietitianStruvite kidney stones are one of the least common types of kidney stones. Only 10-15% of kidney stones are made of struvite. Most kidney stones are made from calcium. Specifically,…
Written by a Dietitian
Audio ArticleKidney cleanse regimens and other detox diet plans are ubiquitous. But, do these kidney cleanse diets actually work? Who should follow a kidney cleanse or detox? What Is a Kidney…
Written by a DoctorMany people suffer from gas and bloating after eating. It can range from mild discomfort to extremely painful (and sometimes even embarrassing). Gas and bloating is especially common in those…
Reviewed by a Dietitian Audio ArticleDid you know that about 60% of the human body is water? And according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), it plays a vital role in a wide range…
Written by a Dietitian Audio ArticleSore muscles after an intense workout? It’s happened to all of us! The stiffness, soreness, and discomfort in muscles may be caused by starting a new workout program, adding new…
Written by a Dietitian Audio ArticlePotassium is one of the most misunderstood nutrients in kidney disease. Do you need to avoid potassium? How much potassium is okay to have? Read on to learn all about…
Reviewed by a Doctor Audio ArticleDid you know that every 16 out of 100 people experience constipation symptoms? [1] This makes constipation one of the most common gastroenterological conditions, which, luckily, is not life-threatening in…
Written by a DoctorYou have likely heard about how eating more fast food and convenience foods are not helping the health of our nation.[1] Rates of obesity, cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes…
Anxiety. This word has been overused and, at the same time, neglected in the past few years, without people realizing that anxiety disorders are actually serious conditions, which significantly decrease…
Reviewed by a DoctorOne out of every 10 women in childbearing age suffers from Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) on a global scale. [1] Yet, about 75% of these women remain undiagnosed. [2] This…
Reviewed by a Dietitian Audio ArticleInsulin resistance (IR) is becoming a widespread health condition, as each year, an increasing number of people are diagnosed with it. In fact, in the United States, an estimated 60…
Reviewed by a Dietitian Audio ArticleAccording to “The Guardian”, the average American eats about 17 teaspoons of added sugar per day. [1] And the American Heart Association warns that the maximum daily allowance of added…
Evidence suggests that 76% of people older than 2 years old drink some plain water every day. [1] And while drinking tap water accounts for two thirds of total plain…
Reviewed by a Doctor Audio ArticleStress is all around us and impacts our mental health on a daily basis. In fact, according to statistics from the American Institute of Stress, 77% of the Americans experience…
Reviewed by a Dietitian Audio ArticleDid you know that one medium banana contains about 425mg potassium [1] , which is about 10% of the total recommended daily intake of the mineral [2]? This makes bananas…
Reviewed by a DoctorAccording to the US Department of Health and Human Services, vitamin B12 deficiency affects between 1.5% and 15% of the American population. [1] Recently, various health associations have raised awareness…
Reviewed by a DoctorAccording to ClevelandClinic, acute gastritis affects 2 of every 10.000 people, while chronic gastritis occurs in 8 of every 1.000 individuals. [1] The term “gastritis” describes inflammatory health conditions affecting…
Plastic water bottles are all around us: no matter if we use disposable or reusable ones. Yet, recently, these plastic products are having a bad fame, as people associate them…
Skin allergies can be persistent and can significantly decrease your life quality (especially if they affect exposed skin areas). There are 3 common types of skin allergies, which have similar…
Reviewed by a DoctorEven though children are more predisposed to skin allergies than adults (as their skin barrier is not fully developed), various types of skin allergies affect a large number of adults…
Reviewed by a DoctorAccording to the US Celiac Disease Foundation, celiac disease (CD) affects about 1 in 100 people on a global scale. It is a gastroenterological autoimmune disease that stimulates the body…
Reviewed by a DoctorAccording to the CDC, more than 102 million American adults have higher total cholesterol levels than the healthy recommendation,and 35 million of those individuals are at significantly high risk of…
According to The US National Diabetes Statistics Report, about 34.5% of the adult US population (age 18 or above) have prediabetes. This health condition is often characterized with higher than…
Reviewed by a DoctorDiarrhea is a condition when the patient have >3 bowel movements per day or loose of stools (watery stools). When the diarrhea persist more than 4 weeks it becomes chronic…
Vitamin D is an irreplaceable micronutrient that (in combination with other vitamins and minerals) is responsible for your overall health and wellbeing. However, according to a 2019 Stat Perls study,…
Your skin often represents your inner health and wellbeing. For example, when we are stressed, we might break out; when we have a hormonal imbalance, we become more prone to…
Reviewed by a DoctorIn short, the main difference between IBS and IBD hides in the nature of those conditions. While IBS is a syndrome (a combination of various symptoms) that does not trigger…
Reviewed by a Doctor“Blue light” that has been flying around the internet for some time, alarming consumers to be aware of its harmful effects on their health and body. And even the smartphone…
Reviewed by a Dietitian Audio ArticleAccording to the US Center for Science in the Public Interest, unhealthy diet habits account for around 678.000 deaths in the US every year. [1] Besides, an unhealthy diet can…
According to Cleveland Clinic, HPV affects around 14 million new patients every year. It is a very common viral infection, which impacts the reproductive tract. [1] HPV is actually the…
Contrary to many speculations that all bacteria are harmful, in fact, in our bodies, we have both good and bad bacteria, which live symbiotically and at peace when both are…