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Coronavirus: The Most Dangerous Public Place

In All Health Watch, Coronavirus, Featured Article, Health Warning

These days, risk assessment is a calculation all of us make every time we go out the front door.

Wherever we are headed, we think about the chances that we may be exposed to the coronavirus.

But not even experts can tell us with any certainty which public places are safe and which are not. A new study reveals one place you should absolutely avoid if you possibly can.… Read More

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Bug Spray Triples Risk of Heart Disease, Study Finds

In All Health Watch, Featured Article, General Health, Heart and Cardiovascular

Chances are, you’ve been using pyrethroids for years, even if you have no idea what they are.

They are a group of chemicals that are used in the most popular consumer bug killers.

Pyrethroids are used to kill everything from bed bugs, roaches, and ticks to a wide variety of garden pests. They are the second most widely used pesticides in the world.… Read More

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Yoga Is Powerful Medicine for Anxiety

In Featured Article, Fitness and Exercise, General Health, Mental Health

If you tell your doctor that you’re suffering from anxiety, there’s a good chance you’ll walk out with a prescription for a benzodiazepine.

These are drugs such as Xanax (alprazolam), Valium (diazepam), and Ativan (lorazepam). They are highly addictive.

Unlike prescription opioids, addiction issues with benzos, as they are commonly called, get little attention.

Doctors are prescribing fewer opioids. Their use has fallen since 2012.… Read More

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Honey Is Better Than Antibiotics for Coughs and Colds, Study Finds

In All Health Watch, Featured Article, General Health, Immune Health

When it comes to colds and coughs, most of us look for relief in all the wrong places.

Your first choice is probably your local drugstore. You’ll find dozens of cough suppressants, antihistamines, decongestants, pain relievers, and other cold medications to choose from.

If you go to your doctor, you’ll likely get a prescription for an antibiotic.

A new analysis shows there’s a natural remedy that works better than anything you’ll get at a pharmacy.… Read More

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The Natural Solution to Chronic Dizziness

In All Health Watch, Blood Pressure, Featured Article, Health Warning

Chronic dizziness is a common condition that doesn’t get the attention it deserves.

Dizziness, or vertigo, strikes up to 56% of Americans at some time in their lives. And it makes normal living impossible.[1]

Victims may find it difficult to keep their balance, making it dangerous to drive or even walk. Patients often can’t work.

Recent research found that dizziness that occurs right after a person stands, increases the chances of dementia.… Read More