Eating healthy is on a lot of people’s minds these days, but the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s most recent National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) has found that many Americans diets are still not to par. Dr. Bastomski’s Comments: Some simple rules include: 1)Some vegetables with every meal. Does not include ketchup or french…
There’s no question that our body needs magnesium in order to function properly. It’s a co-factor in over 300 enzyme systems that regulate a variety of biochemical reactions in our bodies, so you could say it is a vital mineral for our health. Without Magnesium, our bodies would cease to function. The mineral is involved in…
Candida Albicans is a single-cell fungi that lives, often harmlessly, on your skin and in your intestines (and, women, in your vagina). However, as part of the family of yeasts, candida cells can multiply rapidly and if your system is out of balance it can easily grow out of control. It’s estimated that as many…
A patient says to his doctor, “Doc, when I twist my head to the right, I get a sharp pain in the neck.” To which the doctor replies, “Then don’t twist your head hard to the right!” You’ve likely heard this joke, or a variation, before, but it bears repeating because it is SO true!…
“Sit up straight” and “Put your shoulders back” have been two of parents favorite mantras for eons. And, as you may suspect, this is one case where mother and father really do know best. Having good posture (which does indeed incorporate sitting up straight and putting your shoulders back) is very important for your health.…
Every year, millions of Americans are prescribed strong antacids to treat common conditions such as heartburn, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), gastritis,indigestion among many others. Generic Prilosec, an antacid drug, was actually the sixth most-prescribed drug in the United States in 2010, with over 53 million prescriptions written that year alone. (and that does not include…
It’s true that home is where the heart is… but home is also breeding ground for numerous indoor allergens that come in all colors and forms. According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, one out of every five Americans suffers from some form of indoor or outdoor allergen such as food, drug, latex,…
You wake up with a scratchy throat, body aches and an overall run-down feeling and immediately begin to think of ways to knock out whatever virus is looming so you can make it to work the next day or enjoy the upcoming weekend with your family. Before heading out the grocery store to pick up…
Metals and other elements in your child’s food could be contributing to aggressive or anti-social behavior in children, according to Neil Ward, professor of chemistry at the University of Surrey in the UK, and a lead researcher in the field. While excessive amounts of metal in food can clearly be dangerous, strong evidence now shows…
What is your ideal target age to live to? Many people today live to and past 100. We all want to live a healthy life filled with happiness and no regrets. We will share how to live your life healthier now and at a higher quality of life with less potential ill concerns for many…
Most people are now well aware of the health benefits of keeping their weight within a certain ideal range. This is conventionally measured by BMI, or body mass index, a standard for measuring your weight-to-height ratio. But here’s something that you didn’t know… You may be carrying unhealthy excess pounds even if your BMI and…
Even though we all do it, pooping is one topic that most people would rather NOT discuss — even with their doctor. Yet, your bowel habits — from the frequency to the shape and color of your poop — can give you invaluable clues about what’s going on inside your body. You may find it…
Traditional Chinese medicine and Ayurveda, the ancient healing system for India, both recommended springtime as the ideal season to detox your body. The rebirth of nature that happens during this time harmonizes with a cleansing and renewing of your body. Plus, some of us tend to get lax about our diets and exercise routines during…
The sugar in your soda and other favorite sugary treats may all go down sweetly, but a groundbreaking new study found that they act very differently once in your body. The three main types of sugar in question are: 1. Gluscose: made when your body breaks down starches 2. Fructose: the sugar found naturally in…
Heart disease, the leading cause of death in the United States, takes the lives of about 2,500 Americans each day. The killer disease is so prevalent that it’s responsible for 40 percent of U.S. deaths, killing more people than all forms of cancer combined, according to the Mayo Clinic. While heart disease is often serious,…
In our pursuit of the American Dream, most Americans are willing to put up with quite a bit. Very long work hours, sacrificing vacation time, missing out on milestones in their kid’s lives and maybe even suffering from a few stress-related illnesses. You may very well have enough activities crammed into each day that you…
More often than not, aging is viewed as something to be fought off for as long as possible. Regardless of how liberated we’ve become, many women and men still experience aging as a threat to their sense of self–worth and quality of life. It is pretty much expected that middle age will bring “crisis” and…
More than 42 percent of Americans experience dizziness or vertigo during their lifetimes. Many suffer in silence, assuming there is nothing that can be done for the disarming feeling of spinning or falling off balance. However, in about 20-50 percent of cases dizziness is actually caused by a disorder that’s incredibly…
Acne is often thought as one of the rites of passage of being a teenager — one that, fortunately, you get to grow out of. Yet, acne does not always dissapear once you reach your 20s and beyond. “Despite the fact that adult acne tends to be generally milder than teenage acne, this common medical…
Nearly 8 percent of the U.S. population has diabetes, a condition that causes high blood sugar levels and a host of related health problems. The majority of people suffer from type 2 diabetes, a form that can develop at any age and, according to the Mayo Clinic, is often preventable. As it stands, diabetes is…