By Marc Courtiol About 40 million people in the United States suffer from hay fever, or allergic rhinitis, on a regular basis. For many people, these types of allergies have become a regular nuisance to deal with year round and…
What is Central and Obstructive Sleep Apnea?
By Andrew V.V. Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder that carries potentially serious health problems along with it. Essentially, this disorder is best defined as when a person’s breathing is interrupted during sleep. For most people, breathing is interrupted dozens…
Causes and Symptoms of Asthma
Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease of the airways, but the exact cause of it remains unknown. There are, however, certain triggers that researchers have identified that cause asthma in some people. What happens is that when triggers come into…
I Think You May Have Bruxism
By Marc Courtiol Bruxism is a condition in which you grind or clench your teeth, and it can occur when you are awake or when you are sleeping. Regardless of whether you clench your teeth during waking hours or while…
Using Acupuncture to Treat Digestive Disorders
By Marc Courtiol With the typical Western diet being largely unhealthy, the incidences of digestive disorders continue to rise each year. Sometimes, traditional medical treatments do not sufficiently treat, or cure, these disorders. In other cases, people are simply looking…
Explore Options for the Wheat Intolerant
By Marc Courtiol Wheat intolerance is a condition in which the body has difficulty digesting wheat. It is not, however, the same thing as wheat allergy.
HOT COLDS AND COLD COLDS WINTER HEALTH
By Susun S. Weed © Winter is coming. So are colds and the flu. Here are some tips for preventing these viral illnesses. And for getting well fast if you do get sick.
Is Meditation Good for your Health or Just Hippy Non-Sense?
By Marc Courtiol Meditation has been practiced for thousands of years. While it has traditionally been used by people seeking a greater understanding of life, meditation has become a popular tool for relaxation, stress reduction, and maintaining overall good health.
Take a Look at Your Stress and Your Weight
Stress and weight gain are connected in several different ways. For one thing, stress can cause us to be too busy to exercise. With so many demands on our time due to work, family, and social obligations it is no…
The Facts About Perimenopause
By Jamell Andrews Technically, perimenopause refers to the time around menopause. The term is typically used by physicians to refer to the early stages of the decrease of estrogen in the body. For most women, however, the term perimenopause carries…