Think Healthier: because you need to!

We cough for many reasons: something “goes down the wrong pipe,” resulting in a brief hacking fest. Our winter throat tickles may signal an imminent cold or flu. We experience that nagging cough that takes weeks to fade after illness. But what about that cough that lingers so long that weeks fade into months? Coughing…

It’s a beautiful day, and you’re gathering your things to hit the beach or go enjoy a family picnic in the park, when suddenly it feels like your temples have been locked in a vice. The sunshine that, until moments earlier, had seemed so inviting is now searing, and even regular household noises seem amplified.…

Pain, swelling, stiffness…the symptoms of arthritis can be immobilizing. Take Bob, for example — he is an 88-year-old retired teacher who was stricken with arthritis. Bob realized his arthritis caused him to slow down, but Bob had no intention of giving up. Instead, he decided to seek out remedies to his arthritis. If you are…

You take a shower or go to the bathroom and notice something different about your body. The tendency for many people is to ignore what could be serious, rather than call the doctor. But what may seem like nothing to you could, in fact, be an indicator of a serious, even potentially fatal, health issue.…

“It’s not a tumor…” Most of us are familiar with Arnold Schwarzenegger’s famous line in the 1990 comedy Kindergarten Cop. In reality, tumors are no laughing matter. They can be downright deadly in some cases. But before you dive headfirst into a state of panic, it’s important to know the facts. A tumor is a…

Ready to clean house? Even the most meticulous clean freak will be surprised to learn the common germ-breeding, health-threatening spots in the home. And don’t even cut your eyes at the toilet seat. According to a number of researchers, the commode doesn’t even make the short list of biggest offenders. Even if you’re not one…

Looking for toxic substances in the kitchen? Don’t expect to find skulls and crossbones on the packages. Some of the most seemingly innocuous products can be hazardous to your health. Toxicity may be on the menu if you’re bringing some common household items and foods into your kitchen. All of the organic foods and disinfectants…

When you analyze all the beneficial reasons to take probiotics, you will want to make them part of your daily routine. It is only in the past 15 years or so that their positive outcomes in health have been realized. Probiotics, according to WebMD, are live bacteria and yeasts beneficial to health, especially the digestive…

Widespread and not necessarily worrisome, warts are commonplace in the U.S. population. Caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV), warts may not require a visit to the doctor’s office — successful treatments can be done at home. Others, however, necessitate professional care. According to www.foxnews.com, more than two-thirds of healthy Americans have an HPV infection on…

You’re on vacation in a remote Mexican village and try the tacos from a street vendor. That night you’re stuck in your hotel room with Montezuma’s revenge, better known as a bad case of diarrhea. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report that 20 to 50 percent of international travelers experience some sort…