In the past 10 years, it’s likely that glyphosate has been one of the most polarizing products in the world today.This pesticide is used all across the nation to help increase crop yields and has arguably changed the face of...
Most people have heard that the gut and brain are connected.That’s called the gut-brain axis. They may know stress can upset the stomach. Or that certain foods can affect mood, energy, and sleep. But many people do not really understand...
You probably don’t think much about your nails, unless there’s fungus growing on them.And even then, some people just dismiss this as somewhat normal.Yikes!The truth is, nails can change a lot. They may get brittle…or split. They may develop ridges,...
Most people know stress can make it harder to think clearly.Duh. You forget why you walked into a room. You miss an obvious turn. You stare at the directions and still feel turned around. Now here’s why that might happen.A...
Sore muscles are both a blessing and a curse.They’re a blessing in that most of the time, sore muscles mean you did something meaningful to earn them. Whether that’s working out, yardwork, or dancing too hard at a wedding…sore muscles...
Vitamin D is usually discussed in terms of bones, immunity, or mood. It does a lot of heavy lifting But researchers are also looking at another possible role: pain management.A new study suggests that breast cancer patients with low vitamin...
Ticks are tiny parasites that feed on blood. They are not bugs…as they’re arachnids like spiders.And even though their descriptions sound simple enough, they are causing some major issues. The medical field is paying increasing attention to them because they...
A small new study suggests peppermint oil may do more than freshen breath or calm an uneasy stomach. Researchers at the University of Lancashire found that adults with mildly elevated blood pressure who took a small dose of peppermint oil...
Many patients have used Benadryl (diphenhydramine) for years without thinking much about it.Feel cruddy during allergy season? Pop a Benadryl.Can’t sleep, take a Benadryl. Bee sting? Yep, Benadryl. These kinds of uses are what cause it to sit in medicine...
