Acne is one of the most common chronic skin disorders in Western world. Since it is a particularly visible disorder, acne impacts both physical and emotional well-being, forcing an affected individual to seek medical care. Unfortunately, it is one of the hardest conditions to treat,...
High estrogen symptoms in men can lead to sexual problems, breast enlargement, and more. Find out if you have high estrogen and what to do about it. Too much estrogen isn’t just a problem for some women. Men make estrogen, too, and levels can become elevated...
Botanical medicines can help fortify your defenses against viruses and bacteria. Cold and flu season is back, which means all sorts of viruses and bacteria are threatening your immune system as you read this. These microbes can’t wait to exploit a weakness in your defenses and...
In a study published just last week in Brain, Behavior and Immunity, researchers found that multispecies probiotics have an effect on mood after four weeks of supplementation. [caption id="attachment_3523" align="aligncenter" width="300"] microbes[/caption] Hippocrates stated, “All disease begins in the gut,” and there is more and more evidence...
According to a study published in the Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics, researchers at Washington State University found a mechanism by which omega-3 fatty acids inhibit the growth and spread of prostate cancer cells. These findings support the theory that omega-3s help reduce the...