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Natural Ways to Treat Erectile Dysfunction
Erectile dysfunction is an unfortunate condition that affects an estimated 30 million American men with regularity, and, in fact, most men are likely to experience some form of erectile dysfunction at some point over the course of their lives.
Are Artificial Sweeteners Bad For You?
A few years ago, I was drinking about 4 to 6 cans of diet soda on a daily basis. That was after I’d finished my 2 to 3 cups of fake, sweetener-laden coffee in the morning. I actually thought it was helping keep my weight in check, but the extra pounds only started coming off AFTER I ditched the diet soda and the fake stuff in my coffee.
The Science of Prevention
The key to living a healthy, balanced life is practicing prevention. Benjamin Franklin said, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.”
Are You Sun Savvy Or Just Plain Confused?
When it comes to protecting your skin from damaging UV rays, what you don't know can really hurt you. Dull, blotchy skin; coarse skin texture; broken blood vessels; and premature wrinkling are among the top five skin damaging effects of daily exposure, not to mention the risk of melanoma and pre-cancerous lesions.
The Science of Prevention
The key to living a healthy, balanced life is practicing prevention. Benjamin Franklin said, “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.”
Don’t Let Your Genes Define You
I have a personal triumph story to share, and I hope it inspires you when you think that your genes define you.
Iodine Deficiency: An Old Epidemic is Back
One of the main roles for the mineral iodine is to help manufacture thyroid hormones. And once upon a time in America — especially in the Great Lakes region — there were many cases of goiter, an enlarged thyroid gland caused by iodine deficiency. The iodine/goiter story had a happy ending, however, when manufacturers began adding iodine to salt ("iodized salt").
Taking Care of The Caregiver in Chronic Disease
Although much attention has been given to the treatment of illnesses, the media has placed little attention on the needs of those who take care of very ill patients. If you are a caretaker, focus on these four basic rules:
1. Take care of yourself first.