- General Health -
Why Are My Hands and Feet Always Cold?
By Laine Bergeson BeccoThyroid issues, vitamin deficiency, and even anxiety can contribute to cold hands and feet. Here are some possible causes — and what you can do.
Immune System
- General Health -
What You Need to Know About Histamine Intolerance
By Sheila Mulrooney EldredUnderstand the role of histamines in the body — and which foods to avoid if they’re causing problems.
- General Health -
Why Is the Appendix Important?
By Michael DregniThe appendix plays a key role in storing good bacteria and keeping our microbiome healthy.
- Gut Health -
The Parasite Paradox
By Pamela WeintraubIntestinal organisms can be a trigger for troubling health issues. But new research finds they can also help the body heal, especially from autoimmune diseases.
- General Health -
Meet Your New Organ — the Interstitium
By Michael DregniThe interstitium might be the reason some complementary-medicine techniques, such as acupuncture and myofascial-release therapy, work, says one researcher.
- Nutrition -
13 Natural Remedies for Common Ailments
By Christine SchrumThese easy home treatments can relieve headaches, colds, and other common health complaints.
- Stress Relief -
Anti-Anxiety Eating
By Catherine GuthrieThese four nutritional strategies can help support a calmer state of mind.
- Aging -
The Big Picture: 5 Fundamentals of Lifetime Health
By Kristin OhlsonDiscover what you can start doing now to prepare for your healthiest, most vibrant future.
- Gut Health -
Gut Check: How an Aging Digestive System Can Affect Your Health
By Craig CoxA new study finds that the older your gut, the more inflammation you may have.
- Hormones -
Stress Buster: Sara Gottfried, MD
By Nora CoxFeeling tired but wired? Balance your hormones and you can balance your life, says Sara Gottfried, MD.
- Pumping Irony -
PUMPING IRONY: Granted Immunity
By Craig CoxNew research wants us to believe that popping a few pills will strengthen our immune system as we age, but it ignores the consequences.
- Pumping Irony -
PUMPING IRONY: Immunity and Exercise
By Craig CoxShould I be exercising or taking it easy as I fight off this virus?
- Pumping Irony -
PUMPING IRONY: Sleep or Sweat?
By Craig CoxLately, I’ve been debating the value of sleep versus exercise — and exercise is losing.
- Coming Clean -
COMING CLEAN: Sickness Setbacks
By Courtney Lewis OpdahlOn Thursday, I posted about boosting my immune system. A bad cold virus has been circulating in Twin Cities offices and day-care centers, and I wasn’t about to let the infection get to me. But that was more than four days ago. The cold? It won. It started with a headache, then a cough, and… Read more »
- Coming Clean -
COMING CLEAN: Keeping My Immune System Strong
By Courtney Lewis OpdahlA bad cold virus is circulating, so senior editor Courtney Lewis Opdahl gives her immune system a boost.
- Hormones -
Increase Fertility, Naturally
By Kristin OhlsonNine practical strategies for boosting fertility and supporting a healthy pregnancy.
- Stress Relief -
Pick Yourself Up
By Alyssa FordThe weight of daily responsibilities and the burdens of chronic stress have produced an epidemic of adrenal fatigue. Find out if this energy-zapping condition is dragging you down, and how to treat it naturally.
- Nutrition -
Sugar Shock
By Catherine GuthrieThe average American now consumes some 22 teaspoons of sugar a day. And our sweet tooth isn’t just making us fat – it’s triggering all kinds of inflammation, fueling chronic diseases and even increasing our risks of cancer.
- Pumping Irony -
PUMPING IRONY: Immune to Logic
By Craig CoxI’ve been battling a bit of a cold for the past few weeks, somehow managing to keep it at bay with a regular regimen of sleep, vitamins, and the occasional intervention of Echinacea and homeopathic aconite. All in the service of buttressing my 59-year-old immune system. As the Zen monk said as he fell from the… Read more »
- General Health -
The Best Defense: Boost Your Immune System
By Alyssa FordYour immune system works to keep you healthy 24 hours a day. Here’s how to help it operate at peak efficiency.