We’ve told you before that dopamine antagonists can wreck your thyroid hormone levels.1 But they’re a drug doctors like to use to help treat Parkinson’s disease. These drugs can also be prescribed to treat restless leg syndrome. So they’re pretty common.
And now we know these drugs come with a disturbing—and unexpected—risk.
… Read MoreIt’s one of the first—and most upsetting—casualties of aging… Testosterone levels start to drop as men get older. And it doesn’t wait until retirement. It can start as early as your 30s.
But age isn’t the only threat. There are some common—and sneaky—factors that drain this hormone from you no matter how old you are.
Here are five common mistakes that steal testosterone:
… Read MoreAshwagandha is a potent plant found in the Middle East, India, and parts of Africa. You may know it as Indian ginseng or winter cherry. But no matter what you call it, you can’t deny its power.
In Sanskrit, it means “horse-smell.” But don’t let the name scare you.
… Read MoreIt’s an all-star herb of Chinese medicine.
It’s the 2,000 year-old secret to invigorating and cleansing the blood. Healers have used ginseng as a treatment for ailments ranging from hypertension to halitosis. Some people swear by it. Others dismiss it as snake oil. But there’s solid research to back up the health benefits of ginseng.
Here are five great reasons to try ginseng.… Read More
As a Health Watch reader, you may already know about this compound. It’s what makes shiitake mushrooms a widely-studied weapon in the battle against cancer.
The substance is active hexose correlated compound (AHCC). It may help people with liver cancer live longer. Now new research shows that it does much more than that.
… Read MoreYou probably wouldn’t think of eating these five foods to add a little heat in the bedroom. They may even seem a little…well…boring. But eat up. Because they’ll boost your libido and enhance your performance.
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