A silent stroke (SS) is subtle. It’s almost impossible to spot.
The symptoms are similar to—but less intense than—a regular stroke. And over time they can be just as damaging as—or lead to—a regular stroke.
… Read MoreReclaim Your Vigor With This Ancient Plant
Ashwagandha 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 MoreThe Simple Way to Keep Your Kidneys Healthy
Keeping your kidneys working at their best should be a top priority. But even if you’re paying attention you can still end up with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Just taking care of your kidneys isn’t enough to prevent it…
The two main causes are high blood pressure and diabetes. In fact, one in three adults with diabetes—and 20% with high blood pressure—have CKD.… Read More
Five Reasons to Start Using More Mint
When you think of mint, you probably don’t think about it as a natural medicine. Yet for centuries, healers have used this common plant to treat a number of conditions. And that’s because there are some major health benefits to using fresh mint. It’s a viable solution to a variety of unpleasant—sometimes even embarrassing—health conditions.
Here are five reasons to start using more mint:
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The New “Eco-Atkins” Study Raises Some Major Red Flags
If you’re a Health Watch reader, you know how important it is to limit your carbohydrates. A low-carb diet helps reduce inflammation that can lead to heart disease and cancer.1 It also keeps your blood sugar from spiking, which may reduce your risk for diabetes. And the mainstream is finally starting to catch on…
But they don’t see the big picture yet.… Read More
Are These Deadly Carcinogens Lurking in Your Pool?
Swimming isn’t just for cooling off. It’s also one of the best ways to exercise. Swimming forces you to use your whole body to build strength and stamina. It also puts minimal stress on your joints. But spending time in the water may be doing you more harm than good.
Pools may be weakening your immune system. But that’s not even the worst of it—you could also be putting yourself at greater risk for cancer.… Read More