Conditions + Treatments

Cold weather often brings illness, and with the flu can come a nasty cough. Even after recovering, a dry cough can still linger and is irritating to cope with on a daily basis. Cough drops and over-the-counter medicine are great temporary fixes, but sometimes a simple home remedy is all you need to get rid of it for good.

In the back of your abdominal region is an elongated, soft gland that produces enzymes that help in the digestion of carbohydrates, fat and protein. This is your pancreas. Your pancreas also produces bicarbonate, which keeps the acids in your stomach from burning through. It also regulates the amount of sugar in the bloodstream. Several deficiencies in the operation of the pancreas could cause tremendous health problems. One well-known deficiency is pancreatitis.

Tapeworms are parasitic worms who feed on their hosts by consuming a host’s nutrients. Tapeworms cannot live independently and survives only by living within a host. Tapeworm transmission can vary. Transmission to humans occur through eating contaminated food products, drinking contaminated water, through zoonotic infections (animal to human transmission) or improper hygiene. Animal infections occur through the ingestion of tapeworm larvae.

Digestive Advantage is an over-the-counter line of products designed to promote good digestive health and treat the symptoms associated with digestive disorders such as irritable bowel syndrome, constipation, diarrhea, excessive gas and lactose intolerance. There are 6 benefits of using Digestive Advantage products.

Ear infections occur when the tube in the middle ear becomes blocked or swollen. Tubal blockage or swelling can occur as a result of a cold or flu. Ear infections are painful, but there are a few home treatments that are considered effective.

Vitamins and minerals are essential for beautiful hair, skin and nails. However, there are specific vitamins that play a big role in how healthy your hair is. We should get the majority of our nutrients from whole foods such as fruits and vegetables, but taking a vitamin supplement can give your body additional nutrients that may be lacking in your diet. Be sure to eat a well-balanced diet in addition to taking supplements.

Maca root is gaining in popularity around the world for its nutritional and aphrodisiac properties. Peruvian growers of maca once used it in trade as a form of payment. If you are having trouble getting pregnant, suffer from general fatigue or erectile dysfunction, or desire extra athletic performance, you may well benefit from using maca.

Diclofenac is a medication available in generic form and under brand names such as Cataflam and Voltaren. A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), diclofenac is prescribed to treat conditions that cause pain, inflammation and fever.

A woman is most likely to get pregnant during a three- to five-day window of ovulation mid-way through the menstrual cycle. The average menstrual cycle is 28 days long, but can range anywhere from 21 to 35 days in adults.

EDTA (ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid) is the generic name for a group of products designed to chelate (bind) harmful substances in the blood and remove them from the body. The use of these products presents several health risks.