Calcium Channel Blockers and Irritable Bowel

by | Oct 24, 2011 | 9 comments

Recently we had a woman write in regarding concerns she had with her prescription medications.  She had talked to her doctor about it, but was frustrated by his lack of interest in her concerns and having given her what she called “the kiss off.” She was concerned...

This Relieves Arthritis Joint Pain, Study Shows

by | Oct 23, 2011 | 0 comments

Arthritis sufferers looking for a natural way to combat their pain have an age-old treatment to take advantage of: exercise. According to a new research study out of Duke University Medical Center reports. Scientists have known for decades that people with weight...

What are the symptoms of high blood pressure?

by | Oct 21, 2011 | 0 comments

Anger and stress are two emotions closely tied to high blood pressure. However, a new research study published in this week’s issue of European Psychiatry found that older adults with high blood pressure are more likely to suffer from low moods than similar adults...

High-Protein Diet Increases Insulin Resistance

by | Oct 20, 2011 | 2 comments

Eating too much protein – especially in the form of processed meat—can make your body less sensitive to the effects of the hormone insulin, a study presented at a meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes notes. In this study of more than 27,000...