Women Living Near Major Roads May Face Greater Risk of Sudden Cardiac Death, Says Study A large study published in October, 2014 in the American Heart Association’s journal Circulation found that women who live near roads with heavy traffic may…
Can Juicing Help Treat My Asthma?
Suffering from asthma is no fun. It is a condition where the airways narrow because of a type of stimuli that does not usually affect the airways in normal lungs. Asthma causes shortness of breath, wheezing and coughing. These can…
5 Natural Cold Remedies that Work
By Lisa Pecos Colds are the most common type of infection in the world, with the average adult contracting about three cold infections every year. Yet despite the common cold’s ubiquity, we still have no cure for it. The only…
Understanding Bronchitis
Bronchitis is a condition in which the tubes that carry air to the lungs become inflamed and irritated. Closely following the inflammation and irritation, the tubes become swollen and start to produce mucus, which makes people cough. There are basically…
Salt Therapy Rooms–Is it a Passing Trend?
A couple of years ago I interviewed a woman, in her early twenties, who had cystic fibrosis. She had become an ambassador for an organization called “Pipeline for a Cure” which touted the therapeutic benefits of surfing for cystic fibrosis.…
Kicking Butts
by Amy Allison WHETHER FIRST- OR SECONDHAND, smoking has been conclusively linked to respiratory problems, multiple cancers, and cardiovascular disease. Breaking free of a tobacco habit isn’t easy, but natural remedies are there to lend a gentle yet effective hand.…
The Golden Lung
FIRST in tattoo parlors, bad-sitcom production and turning right on red lights, California has now taken the load in reduced tobacco use and lung cancer rates. Studying data from 1988 through 1997, investigators from the Centers for Disease Control and…
Asthma and Excess Weight
IF THE 13 billion other health deficiencies related to obesity weren’t enough to dissuade you from the Po’Boy life, then take a bite at this: In a University of Washington study of more than 1100 adults, researchers determined that the…
Antioxidants May Prevent Childhood Asthma
A source suggests that there may be a new way to help children who are subjected to the dangers of second hand tobacco smoke. It has become apparent that childhood asthma could be prevented with the help of antioxidants such…