Vitamin C is best known for its ability to fight viruses — especially the common cold. Of course, some people will tell you vitamin C’s cold-fighting abilities are a myth. But, the truth is, its cold-fighting reputation is warranted, as long as you take the right amount to get the job done…

When talking with your health care provider about this medication for BPH, some good questions to ask include: Why do you specifically need this medication? What are the alternative medicines available and what is the current research on their safety and effectiveness? It matters more than you know…

Are you living with asthma, suffering from chest pain and tightness and feeling like you can’t catch your breath? There could possibly be a simpler, more natural way to reduce your asthma symptoms. One your doctor may have missed. It’s a little weird, but…

If you have a family history of heart disease, you’re no doubt aware of the factors that can lower your risk of a heart attack and stroke. However, even if you have no history of heart troubles, there is another factor that can greatly increase your risk…

If you want to get more fit with less work, I’ve got a workout for you… People who do it have better blood pressure and cholesterol, along with less arterial stiffness, all of which are risk factors for heart disease. Joint problems? Not a problem…

Retinopathy is the most common cause of vision loss and blindness in people with type 2 diabetes. The most important step you can take is to keep your blood sugar levels within healthy goal ranges. But beyond that, research shows there are a few things that may provide further protection…

Taking calcium and vitamin D3 and exercising can help keep bones strong, but even that may not be enough when it comes to treating osteoporosis. Especially, if you are postmenopausal. But, there’s good news from the realm of Traditional Chinese Medicine…

Women get a bum deal when it comes to a lot of diseases. We’re more likely than men to get autoimmune diseases like MS, lupus and celiac disease. And, to top it all off, we’re more likely to get the age-related disease most feared by men and women alike…

Chronic pain is one of the most damaging and soul destroying things you can face. As a chronic pain sufferer nearly my entire life, I know what it can do to your spirit, drive, desire, dreams and daily life. But I didn’t know it was a killer…

One incredibly fascinating thing about the human body is its resilience. We can treat it poorly and still it will continue to do its best to maintain balance so we can get on with life. Of course, its ability to go on with being treated poorly eventually lands us in trouble…

Traditionally, doctors measure your blood pressure, cholesterol levels, body mass index and blood sugar to see how your heart’s doing. But there’s another simple way to gauge your heart attack risk that doesn’t involve a trip to your doctor’s office…

Positive energy represents an important, foundational principle for healing — from any chronic illness, including cancer. So it’s important for you to surround yourself with “energy enhancers.” Here are a few I’d like to suggest…