Five-year old Charlotte Figi had hundreds of seizures a week. She had a genetic seizure disorder called Dravet syndrome.
She could barely speak, eat, or drink due to severe convulsions. Sometimes she couldn’t breathe. Her heart would sometimes stop.1 And she could only eat with a feeding tube. Doctors prescribed dozens of powerful drugs. The “medicine” nearly killed her.
… Read MoreHealth Watch readers know the dangers of Bisphenol-A (BPA). We’ve told you before that it’s a trigger for migraines. It also disrupts your natural hormone production. This deadly compound even puts you at risk for cancer… Even though the FDA tries to keep it under wraps.
But new research reveals yet another danger that comes with BPA exposure…
Researchers from Seoul National University in Korea looked at a group of 60 people.… Read More
You know the dangers that come with smoking… You increase your risk for heart disease, stroke, and cancer. It also ages you faster. But a recent study out of Northwestern University reveals one of the most surprising health effects of this nasty habit…
… Read MoreIt’s one of the most effortless and effective ways to support your good health. Yet most people just don’t drink enough water. Worse yet, they may not know the signs of dehydration. It’s not just about being thirsty… The truth is being dehydrated can create—or complicate—some serious health problems.
Here are five reasons to drink more water every day:
… Read MoreThere’s more than one way to help protect your memory as you get older. Eating more fish can preserve your brain. Avoiding anxiety may also lower your risk of facing Alzheimer’s disease (AD). Now new research points to yet another natural solution for saving your brain:
Cocoa. Just not the kind you sip from a mug with marshmallows.
… Read MoreEarlier this week we gave you the easy fixes for a healthier, more enjoyable Thanksgiving. Maybe you didn’t see it… Or you might’ve ignored it completely. Whatever the case….
You might not feel great the morning after Thanksgiving… But there are simple solutions.
Here are five ways to get back on track after Turkey Day:
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