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5 Questions about Tick-Borne Illness and Lyme Disease Ticks are tiny arachnids, 3 mm to 5 mm in length—poppy seed size to sesame seed size--that feed on the blood of mammals and birds. Many species transmit diseases to both people and animals due to the...

April is Alcohol Awareness Month. It’s a good time to ask yourself: what’s your relationship with alcohol? Alcohol offers zero health benefits, yet people across the globe continue to consume it. Though it’s addictive and highly toxic, it plays an...

Popped open a bottle of champagne to celebrate a milestone recently? Or raised your glass to make a toast? Concerts, dinner parties, neighborhood gatherings, girls’ nights out, poker night, sporting events―all include the option to consume alcoholic beverages....

If you’re struggling with fatigue, brain fog, digestive troubles or anxiety, and you suspect foul play from a toxic level of heavy metals trapped in your cells, it may be time to take steps to lower your exposure to heavy metals with some level of heavy metal...

For many of us, the term “heavy metal” conjures up images of long-haired rockers wearing thick eyeliner and dark clothes, but heavy metals are naturally occurring elements that can accumulate in our bodies due to the foods we eat, environmental pollution...

The Sugar-Cancer Link  Since sugar has become a staple of the American diet over the past 100 years, rates of obesity, heart disease, Type 2 diabetes and numerous other chronic diseases have skyrocketed. A whopping 70% of Americans are now overweight, and by...

Healthy Hearts Eat Less Sugar ― And More Chocolate It’s February, and you know what that means: You need only venture into the closest store to find an abundance of heart-shaped cards, balloons and candies. But this month’s heart-a-palooza is about more...

With up to 20% of the population reporting flu-like symptoms every year, it’s easy to see why doctors’ offices and drugstores promote getting a flu shot as soon as flu season starts. But whether you choose to get a flu shot or not, there are several highly...

While many of us look forward to the fun and festivities of the holidays, there’s no denying the season also brings its fair share of stress. Juggling travel plans, financial burdens, and family gatherings is enough to put even the most stable among us on rocky...

Intermittent Fasting: Is It for You? The leaves are falling, the weather is cooling, and the mouth-watering spread of Thanksgiving dinner is calling. But before you fill your plate, determine whether you’re willing to suffer the side effects of America’s...