If your once luscious locks are looking a little thin, there’s a good chance your hormones are to blame. Hormones not only wreak havoc during life changes like pregnancy and menopause, but also decline as we start to age or...
It’s the back-to-school time of year again and it’s not long before kids are bringing artwork, homework and germs home to share. What more can you do besides staying hydrated, covering those coughs, and a lot of handwashing? Here’s a...
Having trouble falling asleep, not sleeping deeply or waking up frequently during the night? You’re not alone, 1 in 3 people struggle with insomnia in their lifetime. Reasons for insomnia can be as straightforward as a stressful day or as...
Heartburn is so common now it’s thought of as normal, but in reality it’s far from it. When you feel that familiar sour stomach, acid burps and bloating after meals, it’s your body’s cry for help with digestion. Treating GERD...
By James Templeton If you want to add good, healthy years to your life, make a commitment to walk at least 30 minutes a day. Movement and exercise were a key factor in my healing from cancer, and still play...
It’s that time of year again where itchy eyes, running nose and sneezing can be your constant companions. Long before we had antihistamine pills and steroid shots, herbalists used nature’s pharmacopoeia to relieve the discomfort of seasonal allergies and even...
Autoimmune diseases are on the rise, many without known medical causes or cures. There’s also a category of diseases known as diagnoses of exclusion, where testing for common diseases with your symptoms are normal, so the diagnosis is made based...
By James Templeton Back when I was in my twenties, I had a basal cell skin cancer removed from the top of my head. The dermatologist told me to wear sunscreen 24/7, stay protected and keep out of the hot...
Feeling tired all the time can come from too little or too much iron. Believe it or not, drinking red wine while enjoying a steak can lead to too much iron in your body, which is far more common than...
