By Jaclyn Chasse N.D. Over 22 million Americans have asthma and it is one of the most common pediatric chronic diseases, affecting about 6 million children. Asthma is a condition...
By Suzanne Dixon, MPH, MS, RD Research suggests that a daily walk may relieve symptoms of IBS Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common digestive disorder characterized by abdominal pain,...
Suzanne Dixon, MPH, MS, RD A balance of healthy bacteria in the digestive tract may protect us against H. pylori Helicobacter pylori, or H. pylori, for short, is a bacterium...
By Kimberly Beauchamp, ND Antioxidant ALA helped obese people shed pounds when combined with a low-calorie diet Sometimes dieting and exercise just don’t cut it for people trying to lose...
By Maureen Williams, ND A vegetarian diet is decidedly healthy, but it could be even healthier. A vegetarian diet has long been praised for its healthfulness. Vegetarians enjoy lower risks...
By Suzanne Dixon, MPH, MS, RD Following a gluten-free diet does become easier with practice, and with time Understanding the finer points of gluten—a protein found in grains such as...
By Maureen Williams, ND Despite the body’s ability to produce some choline, a choline-deficient diet has been shown to have detrimental effects on health Choline is a common ingredient in...
By Suzanne Dixon, MPH, MS, RD If you struggle to get a good night's rest, you’re not alone. Up to one-third of adults report suffering from insomnia, defined as difficulty getting...
By Maureen Williams, ND Vitamin D3 was more potent than D2 at raising vitamin D levels It is now widely accepted that most of us don’t get enough sun, especially...
By Nancy Gottesman Those not up to buying organic everything can still benefit their families’ health by concentrating on where they get the most bang for the buck With all...
