If you’re all too familiar with the swelling and stiffness, popping and crunching, weakness and instability that leaves you unable to do the activities you love — or even just walk up the stairs in your own home pain free, don’t give up. There’s hope for your aching knees, yet…

Your body requires specific nutrients for a healthy functioning heart, and you might begin supplementing them sooner than later. There’s no reason to wait until disease manifests with something as serious as a heart attack, which is how most people discover there’s a problem…

When the weather is changing, many of us suffer with sinus congestion, headaches, congested chests and colds. And viruses and allergens are spreading, too. Essential oils can help relieve symptoms of congestion and sinus pressure so you can breathe better…

Physicians treat symptoms. If you have high cholesterol, they’ll likely prescribe you statins. If you have high blood pressure, they’ll prescribe you antihypertensive drugs. Then, before you know it, you’re taking a daily drug cocktail when all you needed was this one thing…

Often times, back pain occurs from muscles that become too tight and restrict range of motion while also compressing or irritating nerves. Stretching the muscles and opening up the space between the spinal vertebrae is a great way to feel better…

Meat consumption can contribute to cancer risk and progression in several ways. And studies indicate that a plant-based diet can lower that risk. But, based on the findings, just how “plant-based” should you go — vegan or vegetarian — to lower your risk the most?

Obstructive sleep apnea is more than just exhausting. It can even be deadly, since it increases your chance of sudden cardiac death. Unlike most men who snore with OSA, women’s symptoms can be much more subtle, and there’s more to the story if you’re menopausal…

What versatile herb can improve your stuffing, fruits, sauces, salads… and brain function? Yes, that’s right, this aromatic herb waiting in your local produce aisle has amazing potential to improve your health, your looks, and your power to fight disease…

You’ve heard that old saying – feed a cold, starve a fever… But, the secret may actually be to starve cancer cells. By reducing the number of calories you consume each day, you could not only stop cancer spread but possibly even prevent cancer growth in the first place.

Clinical trials are conducted to determine whether a drug works, whether it is safe, and what possible side effects it carries. But who is deciding what “safe” is? Who’s really controlling whether we suffer devastating side effects, or take ineffective medications at high cost?

Diabetes can lead to a complication called diabetic encephalopathy, which can alter your mental state, cause seizures and tremors and even lead to dementia. There’s a simple way to protect your brain, and even reduce some of your other diabetes symptoms while you’re at it…

Depression is a dark cloud in the lives of millions of people. Yoga is a group of ancient Indian practices that includes physical posture, mantra recitation, specific breathing techniques and discipline to effect changes in the body and mind. So what’s the connection?