(NaturalHealth365) The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that one in every four people die of heart disease in the United States every year.  And, coincidentally (or not?), that same ratio are taking cholesterol lowering drugs like, Crestor, Lipitor and Zocor. These medications are promoted as ‘the answer’ for high cholesterol levels.  And, most heart patients are ... Read More »

(NaturalHealth365) Of all the vitamins and minerals we need in order to stay healthy and avoid getting sick, Vitamin D and C sure get a lot of attention. But Vitamin B12 is an essential player in several functions in the body, as well – and being deficient in it can increase your risk for Alzheimer’s disease later on in life. Unfortunately, Vitamin B12 deficiency is far more ... Read More »

(NaturalHealth365) In a common misconception, many people think of the flu as nothing more than a nuisance – an annoying cough-fest that can make one feel miserable, but does no real harm. In other words, nothing to worry about…right? Actually, that’s wrong!  Rather than being harmless, influenza can exact a deadly toll, particularly in older adults, very young children and ... Read More »

(NaturalHealth365) The convention medical world views cancer as a ‘mystery’ – claiming it’s largely inherited through our genetics.  However, new research from a collaboration by 17 medical institutions has found that cancer occurs due to cells using energy in an ‘abnormal’ way.  This makes cancer a metabolic disorder. Of course, these findings challenge decades of drug-based, research.  But, the results ... Read More »

(NaturalHealth365) “Let food be thy medicine.”  Fifth-century physician Hippocrates, also known as the Father of Medicine, is credited with first uttering this aphorism. And modern research continues to confirm its wisdom – especially when it comes to treating rheumatoid arthritis – a chronic inflammatory autoimmune disease that affects roughly 1 percent of the global population. In a relatively new scientific ... Read More »

(NaturalHealth365) A study from the Midwest Biomedical Research’s Center for Metabolic and Cardiovascular Health and published in the Journal of Clinical Lipidology have shown that eating EPA and DHA omega 3 compounds reduce the risk of cardiac death by 8 percent.  And, with heart disease being the number one reason for premature death, you would think this is big news ... Read More »

(NaturalHealth365) Researchers have long warned that a trio of factors – obesity, poor dietary habits and a lack of physical activity – lies at the root of the national epidemic of type 2 diabetes. Diabetes, which currently affects over 30 million people in the United States, is the sixth leading cause of death in the nation. Another 84 million Americans ... Read More »

(NaturalHealth365) Arthritis, the leading cause of work disability in the United States, currently affects 54.4 million adults in the United States. Both osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, the two most common varieties, can cause debilitating joint pain, swelling, and loss of mobility. Now, a new scientific review credits rose hips with decreasing inflammation and easing painful symptoms of arthritis – while ... Read More »

(NaturalHealth365) Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) currently affects one in four people in the United States.  From an infrequently-occurring and little-known condition, NAFLD has morphed into a major epidemic – and is now the most common cause of chronic liver disease in America. As researchers scramble to identify better methods of prevention and treatment, a first-of-its-kind study reveals nonalcoholic fatty ... Read More »

(NaturalHealth365) A relatively new study provides further confirmation of something most of us know already: that fruits and vegetables are extremely good for you. The Prospective Urban Rural Epidemiology study (PURE) has shown that eating just three to four portions of fruits and vegetables – per day – improves heart health and reduces the risk of early death. The researchers ... Read More »

(NaturalHealth365) According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC), sixty percent of the adult population of the United States will experience some type of gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD, within a 12-month period – with 20 to 30 percent experiencing weekly symptoms.  Commonly referred to as heartburn, GERD costs sufferers a staggering $8 billion a year in prescription and ... Read More »

(NaturalHealth365) Quercetin – a flavonoid and plant pigment found in vividly-colored fruits and vegetables – is beginning to emerge as the darling of researchers for its confirmed ability to help prevent heart disease and promote cardiovascular health. In fact, extensive population studies have shown that people with diets rich in quercetin have lower cholesterol, as well as decreased incidence of ... Read More »