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New research suggests an ancient herb may increase your serotonin—the “feel-good” chemical—levels by up to 30%.1
Researchers studied people with mild or moderate depression. They were given a placebo, Zoloft, or this herb extract for 12 weeks. Those taking Zoloft were 1.9 times more likely to improve their condition. But this herb wasn’t far behind… Subjects using it had 1.4 times greater odds of beating depression than the placebo group.… Read More
There are a few things that could cause knee pain… Torn ligaments, osteoarthritis, and bursitis to name a few. Most doctors will be quick to prescribe an anti-inflammatory drug to ease your pain. Or they might convince you to settle for OTC painkillers. Problem is, they’re not real solutions. And long-term use can be dangerous. You can do better.
Here are five natural ways to help relieve knee pain.… Read More
It’s the easiest way to help boost your brain health. Everyone can do it…even babies. And it’s not just a relaxing way to recharge… Doing it every day can improve your learning and memory.
Researchers in Germany gave subjects 90 single words to study. They also assigned 120 unrelated word pairs to memorize. So instead of “milk-cow,” they used ones like “milk-taxi.”… Read More
Exercise isn’t optional when it comes to your best health. Truth is, it’s just as important as your diet for adding healthy, enjoyable years to your life. And it’s not just about losing weight, protecting your heart, or keeping strong bones…
Exercise may help cut your cancer risk in half.
… Read MoreDoctors use them to treat just about everything. Yet in the long run, they do more harm than good. Taking them can increase colorectal cancer risk by 11%.1 That’s bad enough. But new research reveals using antibiotics may also increase your chances of developing type 2 diabetes.
The University of Pennsylvania studied over a million subjects. They looked at antibiotic use in 200,000 diabetics during the year before their diagnosis.… Read More
Doctors usually treat high blood pressure by pushing medications like beta blockers and Captopril. But popping these drugs every day can cause serious side effects… Things like depression and liver damage. Some antihypertensive drugs can even raise your death risk by 12.6%.1
That doesn’t sound like much of a solution. And trust me, I’ve gone head-to-head with my own doctor on this one.… Read More