You’ve probably read much on Easy Health Options about the quandary that sunscreen poses. It’s supposed to protect you from skin cancer but at the same time exposes you to toxins and blocks the sun’s rays that help your body produce valuable vitamin D.

Everyone ages. It’s part of life, and how you perceive your coming golden years may affect just how bright — or tarnished — those years will be for you. Your independence hinges on embracing the positives about being a senior, including these five…

Do you remember being told not to play in the dirt when you were a kid because of the “germs?” Well, there’s some dirt in Canada that’s been found to kill some of the most resistant pathogens known to man.

I love it when scientific studies prove the medical benefits of ancient mind-body methods extoled for their health-giving powers for thousands of years. Recently, a study showed that these simple movements may prevent onset of heart disease in arthritis patients.

As you age and your immune system becomes weaker, minor illnesses become difficult to brush off. You may also suffer from gastrointestinal problems such as irritable bowel syndrome. All signs there’s a good chance your zinc levels are low. In a world of dangerous viral infections, that’s alarming. Here’s how to fight back…

Marijuana has anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving properties, and triggers the release of serotonin and dopamine — neurotransmitters that cause feelings of happiness. These characteristics make it an ideal way to combat migraine headaches.

If you’re nagged by lingering physical complaints, inflammation may be at the root of your persistent problems. When you allow inflammation to persist, those isolated discomforts (back pain, headaches, fatigue, infections, joint pain) often can lead to the life-threatening effects of heart disease and cancer. Take steps now to reduce inflammation, get better health and enjoy a better health future.

B vitamins seem to be a brain-saver. But not all of the studies have come to the same conclusion. Turns out there was an important missing piece to the puzzle…

Acetaminophen-containing painkillers like Tylenol are really tough on your liver. If you feel you have no choice, here’s something that could save your life — or at least your liver…

The scary thing about sudden cardiac arrest is the event itself is usually the first warning sign. But advanced warning that your heart is getting ready to experience a full-blown stoppage may not be as stealth as you think.

If you get your T levels tested, you’ll probably get a slew of numbers: total, bio-available, and free. What do these numbers mean? And what can you do to increase them if they are low?

Well, it’s that time of year again. Cold, flu, bronchitis time. One of our girls was out from school four days last week with bronchitis. And last night I was up hacking and this morning knew what the topic of today’s article would be: Chinese herbals for winter symptoms.