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There’s a wriggly uprising your probably haven’t heard about that at the very least will give you the heebie jeebies and at the worst could make you very ill. That’s because just two years after the first case of eye-invading parasites from cattle were found in humans, they’re back!

Almost everyone has trouble falling asleep or staying asleep, from time to time. Medications we take, stress from the day and a racing mind that just won’t shut down, pain, or irregular sleep habits can be the cause.

The widespread and too often inappropriate use of antibiotics has led to an average of two million antibiotic-resistant infections in the U.S. each year — a number that’s predicted to continue to rise. And, according to a new study, some of the dangers could be lurking in your pet food dish. Here’s why…

There’s a nutrient that’s absolutely essential to keeping muscles strong and healthy. If you’re not getting enough of this, you could be headed down a dark road to chronic illness and a loss of independence. And I’m not just talking about your body, but your brain too. When muscles shrink, so does your brain…

You know what I like most about high-intensity interval training? It packs a serious punch in a short period of time. You can do a 20 to 30 minute session and feel like you got a good workout in for the day. But is the pain worth the gain? Will pushing yourself to the max pay off more in the end?

You might remember the first Pap smear you ever went through. It’s one of the most important things you can do for your health, though none of us look forward to it. Thing is… the Pap test can identify cervical cancer in the early stages — when it’s not too late to save your life. So don’t let age hold you back!

When you go for your yearly checkup, one of the boxes you’ll have to check on their forms is about whether you’re taking hormone therapy drugs. While it does come with some benefits, it’s been discovered that the risk it carries has been dramatically underrepresented…

Doctors prescribe statins to control cholesterol levels and protect the heart. Ironically, these very same statins could make it more likely that diabetes could develop, which weakens blood vessels, which can make you a target for heart disease. And round and round it goes…

If any disease desperately needs new treatment options, it’s Alzheimer’s. It’s been 17 years since a new drug was approved. And right now, the treatments available only offer minor symptoms relief. In the fight against this devastating and stubborn disease, hope is a very good thing, and it starts in your gut…

Here come the holidays… and the potential for weight gain. But if you go into the season with a game plan, you can still indulge without feeling deprived or being desperate to lose weight after the new year…

So many people love running. And there are a lot of solid reasons to. Runners get that release of feel-good brain chemicals known as a runner’s high. They can load up on carbs because they’re burning crazy amounts of calories. But there’s one more thing you may be missing out on if you’re not running…

Remember that there is no safe blood level of lead. It’s been tied to illnesses ranging from mystery military ailments to heart disease. Fortunately, it’s treatable. Chelation is a method of binding up metal molecules so it can be eliminated via the urine. There are also antioxidants that help get your health back…

It takes a lot of experimentation to get the right sleep program that puts you out at night — and most importantly, keeps you out! So, here are some alternative sleep therapies you may want to try.

Subjective age is the term used for that number you give when someone asks, “How old do you feel?” How do you answer? It matters because it’s that sort of thinking that can not only prevent physical disabilities and ailments but can even protect against future dementia and Alzheimer’s…

Research has shown that exercise helps keep dementia at bay. There’s a pretty logical connection here: Poor sleep is a known dementia risk factor. Physical activity promotes better and deeper sleep, for one thing. Of all the “exercise” you can partake in, some of the best for your brain involve no sweating at all…

More than 75 percent of Americans take vitamins. In the over 35 group, that number goes up to an impressive 81 percent. Yet, with all of the vitamins we’re taking, there’s one that many people don’t know about in spite of multiple clinical studies that have proven the necessity of the vitamin for fighting off age-related concerns.

For those of us who put the pounds on easily and can’t seem to get them off again, here’s some news: It appears some of us actually have an “obesity gene.” This may sound like very bad news, when in fact, it’s not as bad as it sounds. That’s because research found an exercise more powerful than your genes.

When you first start eating a healthy diet, you feel fantastic. You have more energy. Maybe you even resolve long-standing health issues. But despite the amazing benefits (or perhaps because of them), healthy eating can easily become an obsession. This obsession even has a name — and it’s considered an eating disorder.

Jim was a patient of mine years back. He had come to me for holistic advice on heart health. His doctors were recommending statins to control his cholesterol. When Jim came to see me later in the year, I was struck by his decline. That’s when we discussed easing him off drugs and starting a recovery program…

Vascular dementia is the second most common form of dementia after Alzheimer’s. Its causes and risk factors are different from AD, its symptoms show up differently, and it’s much more under our control. Symptoms of vascular dementia can vary. Here’s what to watch for and how to identify your risk…

Because obesity is a factor in so many health conditions, including diabetes, heart disease, and even cancer, it’s estimated that the extra weight Americans carry is responsible for one in five deaths. But a compound found in a certain green fruit could help not only kick obesity to the curb but diabetes with it!

I recently read about a U.S. Army veteran who went through years of misdiagnosis and was even accused of faking his health problems by the Army before finding chronic lead poisoning was making him so ill. I’d like to share his story with you and new findings about lead and heart disease…

Getting back in shape after you’ve let your physical fitness slide for years (or decades) isn’t easy. But if you can break through the wall of negative thoughts and get your butt moving, you’ll find some pretty amazing benefits waiting for you. And the older and more out of shape you are, the better these benefits are.

Menopause symptoms can be miserable. Some women turn to hormone replacement therapy (HRT). But a lot of women don’t feel comfortable with the potential side effects, including a higher breast cancer risk. So, what else can you do? Check out herbs that work just as well…

As you get older, your brain ages with the rest of the body. If you want to keep a better-working brain, here are seven steps you can take to keep your wits about you as you grow older.

Lung cancer is an incredibly scary disease… Not only is it the leading cause of cancer deaths in both men and women — beating out colon, prostate, ovarian and breast cancers combined — it’s also very sneaky, generally showing no symptoms until it has reached an advanced stage.

This time of year, I start wondering what flu season is going to be like. So I started digging and found my answer: a report from Harvard Medical School confirmed my worst suspicion. In fact, they say that we are likely to have an “active and possibly severe flu season.” Let’s get ready to beat this…

If you’re a smoker who’s tried to quit, you know it’s a hard addiction to fight. But what if you only smoke “once in a while?” Are you safer than those pack-a-day smokers? Well, reducing the number of cigarettes you smoke daily may be the first step to quitting entirely, but you’re far from out of the woods…

You’ve probably heard that trans fat is the unhealthiest kind of fat you can eat. It increases your risk of heart disease, stroke and type 2 diabetes. In fact, they’re so bad they were banned… but you’ll be surprised to learn you may still be eating them and they could increase dementia risk by 50 percent…

The keto diet is a big thing these days. No wonder, since it’s been shown to have the potential to boost weight loss, improve heart health and brain function, and maybe even reduce the risk of cancer. But not everyone should just jump into the keto diet headfirst…

Balanced blood sugar is an important key to a healthy life. And not just if you want to fend off diabetes. Unbalanced blood sugar creates inflammation in your body that leads to a host of problems like rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer’s and even cancer..

My blood pressure issues go way back. Early in my life, my high blood pressure surprised my doctors since I wasn’t overweight, exercised frequently and ate what they thought was a healthy diet. But it wasn’t until …

The sun is good for your health when it enables your skin to make vitamin D. But you need to protect yourself against sunburn. Learn which foods and supplements can help your skin limit sun damage and possibly help defend against cancer.

No time, no equipment and no place to exercise? Not anymore! Exercises where you engage the entire body, or at least many of your major and minor muscle groups, are the way to go when time is limited.

Autoimmune diagnoses are tough. The “good” news is that now there are drug options to treat the most severe autoimmune diseases.

Would you go on a diet that helps you maintain good nutrition, reduce the oxidative stress on your body, burn energy more efficiently, balance hormone output better, promote a healthier gut microbiome, boost immune system health and gain years of life?

I meet people every day and talk to them about improving their health. They usually have no problem talking about almost any issue … until it comes to the “embarrassing” ones. For instance problems with digestion and elimination, or irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).

It may sound crazy… marijuana supposedly makes you spacey and forgetful, right? But if you take a closer look at its effect on your brain, you’ll see that it actually helps you dodge a brain-destroying symptom, and you don’t even have to smoke it…

Social media had a great start. It was fun. It connected us. But now, for some at least, it may have gone too far. In different ways social media can impact people’s lives negatively — possibly even dangerously….

The yoga traditions have a breathing technique known as “Alternate Nostril Breathing” that helps relax the body and restore energy and balance in just a few moments a day. It’s definitely worth every breath…

Motivation is one of the keys to achieving goals and getting ahead in life. Of course, motivation is an essential supporter of the wellness puzzle. If you want to remain healthy and well or work to restore your health and well-being, continuous motivation is needed. And yet, what motivates us is a mystery.

You’ve heard of good fats? Avocados are a great source. Without enough healthy fats in your diet, your metabolism slows down leaving you to pack on the pounds.

When it comes to beating cancer, modern medicine has hit a wall. That’s why so many scientists are looking back in time at natural and effective cancer cures that have been around for thousands of years. And there are a lot of health-restoring jewels to be found…

It seems everyone is going against the grain. Of course, people who are sickened by grains should avoid them at all costs… that would include anyone who suffers a severe reaction to gluten, like those with celiac disease or gluten intolerance. But if you want to live longer, avoid heart disease and cancer — you may want to make ‘nice’ with grains again.

There’s a deluge of relationship advice out there. In an effort to help you see the forest for the trees in the thorny thicket of relationship advice, here are 7 key elements of keeping passion alive in a long-term relationship…

As summer weather heats up, daily activities can feel like extreme sports — even if you’re just driving to the store. With record-breaking temperatures, it’s definitely a season with its own unique health risks. Here are some major summer health pitfalls, and how to avoid them.

With the recent hype about the use of medicinal marijuana, I decided to seriously research the facts about cannabis’ health claims — hands on. The decision was an intense one. I grew up skeptical of what I believed to be a drug for “losers.” Was I wrong?

A daily swig can do everything from cure bad breath to heal your stomach ulcers. It’s reported to even prevent cancer. And now researchers are adding one more health condition to the long list of ailments relieved by the green goo…

If you’ve embraced a natural approach to your health, guess what? You’re not alone. More and more Americans appear to be fed up with conventional medicine and are turning to acupuncture, yoga, chiropractic care and other natural remedies to stay healthy.

When I was in college, I accompanied one of my sorority sisters to a wedding in South Carolina. But what I remember most was an appetizer that was served at the reception: Pickled shrimp. It was delicious. I know it’s meant to be an appetizer, but on sweltering summer days I like to serve it on top of a bed of lettuce as dinner.

When I first heard about medical uses of marijuana I thought there were physicians with a special medical license who could prescribe it. It’s actually a little more complicated than that.

If you want to prevent cancer, you need to do one thing above all else: detoxify. Because let’s face it, you’re confronted by carcinogens around every corner — in your furniture, clothing, food, air, water — and your body needs help getting rid of them.

There’s been a lot of concern lately among men about reduced testosterone. To some degree, this is driven by pharmaceutical companies marketing testosterone replacement therapies (TRT). In addition, men are showing greater concern about their health and quality of life.

Restless leg syndrome (RLS) may not sound like a big deal. Especially, if you’ve never had it. But if you’re one of the nine million Americans on the receiving end of this disorder, you know it’s more serious than it sounds…

People who suffer from chronic fatigue syndrome face a double whammy of misery from their disease… firstly, debilitating fatigue that persists even after rest — and perhaps even worse, the misperception that it’s all in their heads…

Yes, I know that when most people eat meat or poultry, they’re eating things like steaks, roasts, breast meat, chicken legs and wings. But the conventional wisdom that restricts us to these kinds of foods is giving you a bum steer. For optimal nutritional health …

Many of us have spent the long, cold winter inside. And when we workout, it’s usually indoors as well—at home or in the gym. Thankfully, it’s finally warm and sunny out. That means now is the time to get outside and make exercising fun.

Let’s face it: If you’re a man, you want that natural male V-taper. You want your muscles to be strong and have mass so you can look like a man should look.

Tension in the upper back, shoulders and neck is no fun. We work long hours, seated at a desk or driving in cars, typing, texting or playing ipad games. This simple stretching routine will loosen all those muscles and relieve your pain.

Sleep is soothing. It allows you to recharge and seize the day — day after day. But it’s more than just an opportunity to rest. In fact, sleep is so vital to your health and wellness that your body is …