More than 3 million Americans have been told by their doctors that they have a nut allergy.
Typically, they are diagnosed after eating something containing nuts and having a reaction. When they go to their doctor, they are given a skin prick or blood test to confirm their sensitivity.
If the test is positive, their doctor tells them to stay away from all nuts.… Read More
For decades, doctors have been prescribing Valium as a standard treatment for acute lower back pain.[1]
The idea was that this powerful sedative would relax the muscles to ease the pain.[2]
But a study finds that Valium (diazepam) works no better than a sugar pill for back pain.
In fact, patients taking a sugar pill actually recover faster.
The research looked at 114 patients in New York whose back pain was so severe that they went to an emergency room.… Read More
When it comes to high blood pressure, sodium seems to get all the attention. Cutting out salt is likely the first advice your doctor will offer if your numbers are high.
Sodium raises your blood pressure by pulling water into your blood vessels. This raises your total blood volume which, in turn, increases your blood pressure. Reduce your sodium and you lower your blood pressure.… Read More
It’s crucially important for a healthy brain and strong memory.
It regulates your heartbeat.
It prevents fatty liver disease.
And it helps you perform at your peak during exercise.
But chances are this vital nutrient isn’t on your radar. Many doctors don’t even know it’s essential to good health.
And most of us don’t get nearly enough of it.
Nine in 10 Americans are deficient in choline, according to a study published in the Journal of the American College of Nutrition.… Read More
Hearing loss is an epidemic in the U.S. And it’s not just among the elderly.
About 15% of Americans over the age of 20 have hearing impairment. Men are twice as likely as women to have the problem. By age 60, almost a quarter of Americans have significant hearing loss.[1]
The new study provides one reason why…the heavy, widespread use of over-the-counter pain relievers.… Read More
In the span of just a few minutes, your throat, tongue, and mouth suddenly swell to the point that breathing is difficult.
Your face may balloon so much that it’s hard to open your eyes.
You may suffer stomach cramps and a racing heart. Your blood pressure may crash.[1]
In the worst cases, patients lose consciousness and die if they don’t get prompt medical care.… Read More