You’re probably familiar with heartburn – that burning sensation in your chest that sometimes moves up into your throat. It happens when your lower esophageal sphincter (LES) allows stomach acid to back up into your esophagus, also known as acid …
The holidays are a time that many people look forward to all year, but they can also be stressful. It is easy to overextend yourself with parties, travel, and shopping. But overscheduling during the holidays can put a damper on …
Bladder health is something often taken for granted – until you encounter a problem. The National Association for Continence (NAFC) reports that over 25 million Americans experience urinary incontinence.
If this is you, it’s time to take control of your …
Rich in fiber, vitamin C, and plenty of powerful plant nutrients, cranberries are an impressive fruit. But they have one specific nutrient that makes them especially unique – they’re the only fruit known to contain soluble A-type proanthocyanidins (PACs). This particular type …
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that 1 in 6 Americans become ill, 128,000 are hospitalized, and 3,000 people die from eating contaminated food each year.
That’s a lot of people for a preventable illness. To make …
Your arteries are like an extensive highway system, delivering oxygenated blood and nutrients to all your tissues and organs. But when you have too much cholesterol in your blood, these highways can become narrow or blocked with plaque build-up. Your heart has …
