Ulcers can develop in many parts of the body, including the stomach lining. Some natural home remedies can relieve the pain and other symptoms associated with ulcers.

Low carbohydrate diets have been steadily growing in popularity. Currently, the most highly-regarded is the ketogenic diet, which appears to offer a variety of health benefits. Now a new study indicates another benefit: a reduction in migraine headaches. Migraine sufferers know the crushing headaches significantly lower quality of life. They affect millions of people around […]

Scientists have now identified the physical locus of depression, greatly expanding scientific understanding of a disorder that affects millions of people of all ages. Researchers did MRI scans of the brains of 900 subjects. The results show feelings of low self-esteem and loss are link to the functioning of the orbitofrontal cortex, the region of […]

Lyme disease is an affliction that frustrates both patients and doctors. Approximately 329,000 Americans are infected every year, through bites from ticks that carry the Borrelia bacteria. Symptoms include a characteristic “bullseye” rash, headache, fever and fatigue. Most people get better after treatment with a brief course of antibiotics, but some percentage of sufferers continue […]

Scientists often use placebos in comparative drug studies. The point of a placebo is that the patient is unaware the placebo has no medicinal value. However, a new study shows that even when a person takes it knowingly, a placebo can reduce pain. The decrease in pain for patients in the study was substantial, up […]

A new study has appeared in the BMJ Open Journal, results of research conducted by a group of international scientists. The study found no link between LDL cholesterol (the so-called “bad” cholesterol) and death from heart disease in people 60 years and older. This study has direct implications regarding the efficacy of prescribing statin medications […]

Heartburn and GERD, or gastroesophageal reflux disease, have become widespread disorders, perhaps because of our modern diet. Scientists say heartburn is a result of so called “proton pumps,” that produce excess stomach acid. Proton pumps are not just in the stomach, but are present in most of the cells in your body. Every cell except […]

Modern dentistry has made it possible for people to experience better dental health than ever before, but a hidden health threat lurks in many dental fillings. That threat is mercury, a known neurotoxin. Dentists began using mercury in fillings more than 150 years ago, and its use was controversial even then. In the years since, […]

Once upon a time, sunlight was considered a divine power. Today, sunlight has been classified as a Class 1 carcinogen by the World Health Organization (WHO). In ancient times, sunlight was honored for its healing qualities. In modern times, sunlight is blamed for disease, and people are encouraged to avoid exposure to the sun. Dr. […]

Did you ever wish there was a natural alternative to your annual flu shot? We’ve found one! It’s garlic soup, made with 52 cloves of garlic, ginger, onions, thyme and lemon. It destroys almost any virus you are likely to encounter, including colds, flu and even the norovirus. Garlic is well-known as an antiviral because […]