Headaches and migraines can be debilitating and merciless; however, taking pain medication can undermine health and fails to resolve the underlying problem. Discover the root causes of headaches and migraines as well as simple and cutting-edge therapies to permanently stop them. Click here for a quick list of headache and migraine resources.)
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How to Treat Vertigo & Dizziness
Both vertigo and dizziness can cause disorientation, nausea, vomiting, a loss of equilibrium, injuries, and potentially fatal falls. Medication, diabetes, and “ear stones” or otoliths commonly cause vertigo. While drugs can also trigger dizziness, adrenal fatigue, hypoglycemia, and other factors may fuel this issue. Lifestyle changes and natural approaches can help to resolve these health ills.
5 Migraine Triggers Plus 3 Tips for Natural Relief
I’ve got some good news for the estimated 36 million people in the U.S. who experience migraines. After working with patients for the last decade and seeing many with migraines, I have identified five common triggers and three easy, natural ways to overcome them.
If you’ve ever experienced a migraine, you know it’s MUCH different from a regular headache. Left untreated, a migraine can last anywhere from 4 to 72 hours. Unlike a typical headache . . .
Getting to the Root of Male and Female Hair Loss: A Functional Medicine Approach
Dr. Mark Hyman speaks with Dr. Elizabeth Boham in this podcast about hair loss and natural strategies to attack this distressing problem. The doctors explore different types of hair loss as well as the various root causes fueling this condition—from autoimmunity to a dysfunctional thyroid gland to insufficient dietary protein—and provide solutions to help restore healthy hair growth.
The Surprising Truth about Menopause and Gut Health
As women enter their perimenopausal and menopausal years, new (and often distressing) symptoms may start to pop up as their hormone levels change. The ovaries, the primary supplier of estrogen, begin to reduce their production and the circulating estrogen level in the body declines. Then come the dreaded hot flashes and night sweats . . . Here’s where it gets interesting. Did you know that the severity of these symptoms may be closely related to your gut health?
Home Remedies for Kidney Stones: What Works?
Staying hydrated is key
Drinking plenty of fluids is a vital part of passing kidney stones and preventing new stones from forming. Not only does the liquid flush out toxins, it helps move stones and grit through your urinary tract.
Although water alone may be enough to do the trick, adding certain ingredients can be beneficial.
Good Medicine for Erectile Dysfunction and Men’s Reproductive Health
Infertility affects 10-15% of reproductive aged couples in the U.S. as well as 60-80 million couples worldwide. The male contribution to this problem has been identified to be as high as 58%. Erectile dysfunction (ED) is estimated to affect over 100 million men internationally. . . . A review of the current literature supports the notion that the typical western, junk food diet is a major contributory factor to male infertility and ED.
No Gallbladder: Strategies to Improve Digestive Health after Surgery
Did you know that about 600,000 people get their gallbladder removed each year? Did you know that about half of these people still experience digestive problems even after surgery? It doesn’t have to be this way. You can support your digestive health after surgery to create smooth digestion and live without symptoms. If you don’t have a gallbladder or about to go through gallbladder removal surgery and want to improve your digestive health, this article is for you.
What’s Causing Your Kidney Stone Symptoms? Plus 5 Remedies That Work
Passing kidney stones is known to be extremely painful, which is why they can easily put someone out of work, ruin his or her week, and make it hard to go about normal activities. Of course, you want to diminish your kidney stone symptoms quickly because they’re agonizing and uncomfortable to live with, but perhaps even more importantly because untreated kidney stones can at times cascade into worsened . . .
Endodontic Endotoxemia: The Oral-Systemic Connection
Did you know that one in three Americans has untreated tooth decay? One in two has a history of gingivitis? . . .
The link between oral health and systemic health is undeniable. The most common oral diseases that plague humankind are cavities and periodontal disease, both of which are caused by oral dysbiosis.
Periodontal disease . . . increases the risk for cardiovascular disease, rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes, cancers . . .
Spinal Stenosis Symptoms, Causes & Treatments
Chronic back pain is a major problem for millions of adults. It’s now estimated that around 75 percent of all people will experience a period of persistent back pain at some time in their lives, and 1 percent to 2 percent will suffer from serious compression of a nerve root — and another 3 percent to 5 percent have herniated discs. () Contributing to this back pain is spinal stenosis.
The spine is a row of 26 small bones in your back . . .