Name: Mike Schiemer, 27, of Frugal Fitness The Crisis: "I've always struggled greatly with low self-esteem, clinical depression, mood disorder, and severe anxiety, as well as alcoholism in the past. These have been exacerbated by working too much, putting too much pressure on myself, not taking care of my health and fitness, along with other external stressors." The Change: "[Eventually] I became so stressed ...

"I had been diagnosed as having chronic prostatitis and urethritis which antibiotics hadn't helped long-term. After ten acupuncture treatments my difficult urination and painful ejaculations disappeared." - Emilio

Story1 : Jerry – Reno, Nevada If stress can be a cause of cancer, and an important healing tool, Jerry Bing has experienced both. Read the inspiring story about her experience with the alternative lung cancer treatments at the EuroMed Foundation. Jerry was born in California and moved to Nevada as a child. “I went to 22 schools by the time I was 22.” Early on, her lungs were a weak spot. “At age 7, I had bronchitis ...

Story 2 : Daniel Damian – Florida My name is Daniel, and this is my cancer story. On Sunday morning, October 31, 1994, as soon as I got up I started getting heart palpitations every time I moved, and every time I tried to get up I got very dizzy. I decided to wait, thinking that maybe it would go away, but it didn't. Later on in the afternoon I called my wife at work and told her what was happening to me. She came home from work ...

Story 3: My name is Colette McNeil and I am currently 42 years old. I am a special education teacher and I used to enjoy physical hobbies such as biking, skiing, rollerblading, ATV riding, softball, and some jogging. When I was in my mid-twenties and thirties I began having numbness and tingling in my arms and some off and on again low back pain. As I got into my mid-thirties I was in constant discomfort from my neck down to my hands ...

How yoga calms your mind: It'll help you beat stress, anxiety and depression without popping pills      Yoga can be a natural anti-depressant remedy and can boost mental health     Significantly higher levels of amino acid GABA are reported in yoga fans      Low amino acid GABA levels are associated with depression and anxiety     Recent scientific research also ...

I’m 34 and have 3 kids, and I never used to have problems getting pregnant in the past, but I started a new relationship and wanted to have a child with my fiance. We had been trying for over a year, with no success and my doctor said there was nothing wrong with us, and I was probably not as fertile as I used to be in my younger years. I started to get discouraged, and thought I would never have another baby. I didn’t want to do ...

AMANDA FRIEDMAN FOR READER'S DIGEST The Role of a Lifetime The silent killer. That’s what doctors call an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA).      The extremely dangerous 
condition—in which the main blood vessel shuttling blood to the abdomen, pelvis, and legs enlarges—can balloon up for years without any symptoms. But if the aneurysm bursts, it is often fatal.      Pretending to have this ...

Celine Ryan, 50, has an unusual genetic makeup that allowed treatment to work. She is now cancer-free, though not considered cured. Treatment was a form of immunotherapy Celine Ryan at her home in Rochester Hills, Mich. She is now cancer-free after immunotherapy treatment The remarkable recovery of a woman with advanced colon cancer, after treatment with cells from her own immune system, may lead to new options for ...

Ph.D. student Yamini Karanam suffered from the condition called teratoma for 26 years which severely affected her everyday living Yamini Karanam      When 26-year-old Ph.D. student Yamini Karanam began having trouble with her listening and reading comprehension, she grew more and more concerned. The condition got so severe that it became difficult to understand conversations and every day situations. Eating and ...

Teddy Ward lost the left half of his skull falling down a cliff in 2014 and spent two years wearing a helmet to protect his brain New lease of life: Teddy Ward, seven, pictured after surgery to receive his 3D printed skull The impact crushed his head, shattering all of the bone on his left side. After surgery to replace the skull was unsuccessful, he was sent home with a helmet, ordered to wear it 24 hours a day. It meant ...

Depression can be treated via surgery and a 50-year-old American is a witness to this medical miracle. Jackie (name changed) fought depression and anxiety for 34 years before she decided to go under the knife. She was successfully operated at Jaslok hospital in Mumbai and now free of the mental disorder. “She had depression problem as a child. It aggravated after she was sexually abused by her ...

My 13 yr old son was diagnosed over a year ago with Type 1 [diabetes]. Before his diagnosis, I was very ‘green’ — bought organic foods, bought meat from free-range, grass-fed local farms, cleaned my house with products I made myself from vinegar and natural products. But we did follow the low-fat, low-calorie, high-fiber, healthy whole grain diet. We were told “eat whatever you want” — just dose for it [with insulin] and be ...

Hi everyone,       My name is Melissa and I'm 23 yrs old. I was diagnosed with PCOS 2 years ago in 2004. I was 21 yrs old. I probably had it for 3 years because the doctor's couldn't find what was wrong with me until I was diagnosed in 2004. I had gained 60lbs in 6 months, I had cystic acne, chest hair, and I was skipping my period every 3-4 months. Having fertility problems at 21 yrs old is scary. I though I'd never ...

"It's great to have my life back again" I’ve had sinus problems and allergies since I came to Kansas 2 years ago. I started having migraine headaches once a week for the past year. Since I started receiving treatment, my allergies are gone and I haven’t had a headache for over 3 weeks! This is the first time anyone’s been able to do anything for my allergies and headaches without using drugs! It’s great to have my life back again ...

"Now I don't have to use my inhaler as much" Hi, my name is Becky Elliot and I have had asthma since I was 5 years old. I have taken several types of medicine but they only give me temporary relief. My friend's daughter had really bad allergies since she was a baby. She started getting treatments with Advanced Allergy Relief of Kansas. It helped her a lot so my friend suggested I try it for myself. Last year at the Kansas State Fair ...

Severe Digestive Problems : I came to (Advanced Allergy Relief of Kansas) with a history of multiple allergies and severe digestive problems. I already had 18 inches of my colon surgically removed. There were days when I felt I couldn't leave home and get away from the bathroom. I was familiar with muscle testing and decided to give Dr. Shubert a try, as allergy shots do     not      ...

     At one time around 4 years straight I've been on my computer everyday and then leave the computer for part time work for 5 days. I walked around the store and look and see the book's title, their name, their picture etc,I didn't at all focus at my iPhone for 6 hours straight, and I realize my eyesight has recover so great that I wouldn't believe it, the thing is that. The recovery comes without your knowing, it just like ...

     Chloe was always a drama queen, but it wasn’t until she got a Baha® implant at age ten that she could really pursue her love of acting. Chloe was born with Down syndrome, and the associated hearing loss impacted her speech perception, language acquisition and social interaction. Her hearing began to worsen around the age of three and hearing aids had proved little help. In fact Chloe’s mother said she was ...

     My son, Harrison, is 14 years old, has mild-to-moderate hearing loss in one ear and a moderate loss in the other, and uses bilateral hearing aids to access sound. He has always been the only kid in his school with a hearing loss, first in pre-school, then elementary school and now junior high school. Having a hearing loss hasn’t slowed him down. He is active in sports, has good friends and does well in school. He ...

LIFESTYLE AND ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE PREVENTIONThis is a critically important time in the field of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) prevention. As the search for a drug to prevent and/or cure AD continues to be elusive [1], low cost lifestyle measures that create high levels of brain health, stop ongoing degeneration, repair neuronal damage, and prevent the type of cognitive disability that could lead to AD, are at the forefront of the discussion of AD ...

Alzheimer’s and MeditationA recent study from Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center has shown that meditation plays an important role in slowing the progression of Alzheimer’s. Fourteen adults from ages 55-90 were divided into two groups. One group received regular care with no emphasis on meditation, while the other group meditated and performed yoga at least two hours a week.Researchers found that the group who performed ...

     The first manifestation of something being amiss with my memory was in late 2004 when I began to have problems remembering some details relative to my job.      My position as a computer systems analyst in a major Chicago area hospital required that I support the patient document imaging system, the patient registration system and the materials management system, which also included finance and ...

Twenty years ago my life took a hard right turn: I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis. Within 5 years I had to quit my job, could barely walk, had major stiffness and fatigue every morning and evening; my joints were progressively being damaged. I cycled in and out of depression. But I turned this lemon into lemonade. I got on a drug regime that stabilized my disease and then I got involved in arthritis advocacy and research! I ...

I'm 38, male, never really bothered to check my cholesterol. Been lurking here for months. About four months ago, I had an annual physical and these lipid numbers came back: HDL:25 LDL:180 Trigs:370 Total:248 I was shocked, I am not a smoker and I exercise religiously, and I am generally healthy, my blood pressure was perfect as was everthing else. My doctor suggested Lipitor and I said "no way", I wanted to give it another two ...

Emily was a 54-year old woman with good eating habits and a slim built, but her doctor insisted she needed to lower her cholesterol. She did not know how to go about it since she already was doing everything possible: she ate a healthy low fat diet walked a lot and did yoga. Apparently that effort wasn’t sufficient. What was she doing wrong? Missing antioxidants? Missing garlic pills? After a careful ...

Dave was a 19 year old student with very good grades. But the stress of school and student lifestyle made him unwell and obese. At 321 lbs he accumulated a long list of health problem, including high cholesterol and high blood pressure. He wanted to lose weight and high cholesterol, he felt, was only a nuisance at that time, but I explained it is all in “one package”.  Dave was a bit lost with what to do, but the problems were ...

Before I get into the details of the raw vegan diet, it’s important to understand that our bodies are complex biological machines, and the food we eat is the fuel. Our bodies are brilliantly designed by God to convert all types of food substances into fuel and energy to sustain life. When you eat, you break down food with your teeth into liquid form, digestive juices break that liquid down further in your stomach, then the nutrients are ...

Here’s David’s story in his own words… My name is David Lingle and I was diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) 2 years ago (Oct 31, 2011) while having routine labwork done. After having bone marrow testing, I went to an oncologist for the diagnosis. He told me that at most I had 10 years to live. I told him at that point that I was only there for a diagnosis and that he wasn’t treating me, because I was going to ...

When did you become unhappy with your weight?     I grew up as an overweight kid. I was always tired and had very little energy to do anything. As I got older, I knew I had to make some changes. What made you decide to lose weight?     I was in Junior High School and decided to go out for the football team. The coaches told me I had great potential but I needed to get stronger and drop some weight if I wanted ...

There are mere mortals like us, and there are superhumans who seem to do everything – and we just cannot comprehend how. A mega-successful career? Check. Bank accounts with salaries that need more than ten fingers to count? Check. Respected all over the world for their work and contribution to their companies? Check. But all this comes at a price. All these successful people don’t have something that we all have – ...

     I had very serious, chronic neck pain with bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome. I had cervical stenosis, two bulging discs and arthritis. I was unable to lower my head to read, and computer work was almost impossible. The pain was bad when I sat, and worse when I lied down, so sleep was not happening.  I was unable to teach yoga, which I love. I tried everything to relieve my neck pain including acupuncture, ...

Terry’s Senior Fitness Stats! §  Name: Terry §  Age: 66 §  Family Status: Married §  Occupation: CEO of Dryer Vent Wizard §  Location: Farmington, Michigan §  Height: 5’1” §  Starting Weight: 198 pounds §  Current Weight: 132 pounds §  Current Waist Size: 28.5”Terry’s Senior Fitness Interview!How many pounds or ...

For Doris, bad breath was a severe social stigma.      During the initial interview, this young woman said that her brother had told her on multiple occasions that she had bad breath. She also observed that people laugh after she talks, and strangers offer her mints. In addition, she said “people are holding their noses and a co-worker gave me a box of mints for Christmas.” She also related that she spits mucous up ...

Linda/ Full Mouth Reconstruction with Dental Implants & Fixed Cosmetic Porcelain Bridgework Linda had lost a number of teeth over the years due to advanced periodontal gum disease and her few remaining teeth were hopeless. She hated going to the dentist and was extremely fearful, so she avoided seeing a dentist for over 15 years. Her situation had gotten so bad, she was embarrassed to smile or show her teeth. She finally got to a ...

Story 1 :4 Success Stories in the Fight Against AIDS in 2013 16 Signs You May Have HIV The year 2013 brought several successes in the fight against AIDS, progress which will hopefully mean still fewer infections and fewer deaths in the years to come. Here's a look back at the most recent developments in the field. quick list: 1 category:4 Success Stories in the Fight Against AIDS in 2013 title: More people are candidates ...

Gnanaprakasamma was born in 1970 to Mrs.Charamma and Mr. Abraham, a farmer and business man in a village in Andhra Pradesh, India. She has two brothers and one sister. She was married in the 1986 at a tender age of 16 years to Mr. Ratna Raju a Railway employee (Class IV). After marriage she stayed in the joint family and had to work hard, serving all her in–laws and family members.  She realized that her husband was ...

Mariamma a 31 year old lady is the daughter of a farmer from a small village in Andhra Pradesh, India. She has three sisters and one brother. She and her brother were fortunate to have higher education while the other children studied up to the 7th class only. All the children are married. She completed her graduation and got married to an Indian Railway employee who had studied till the 10th class. After one year of marriage she became ...

Name: Jen Embry, 31 The Crisis: "I was diagnosed with with Stage IA breast cancer when I was 26, after finding a small tumor was near the surface of my breast." The Change: After an initial positive prognosis from her doctors, things took a turn for the worse. Jen's cancer had spread, and she faced a five-year survival rate of less than 25 percent. "I began researching everything I could find and came ...

Name: Jen Embry, 31 The Crisis: "I was diagnosed with with Stage IA breast cancer when I was 26, after finding a small tumor was near the surface of my breast." The Change: After an initial positive prognosis from her doctors, things took a turn for the worse. Jen's cancer had spread, and she faced a five-year survival rate of less than 25 percent. "I began researching everything I could find and came ...

Name: Suzi Fevens, 31, of Confessions of a Fitness Instructor The Crisis: "After being sick for the majority of my life with headaches, mysterious body aches and pains, insomnia, and a long list of other ailments, I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia early in my 20s. At that time, I was as close to a walking zombie as you could get. I was only sleeping a few hours (of unrestful) sleep each night. I was in constant pain, and ...

Name: Katelyn Block, 19, of ChefKatelyn The Crisis: "The end of my junior year of high school, I fell into a deep eating disorder. Within six months, it was to an unsustainable and unhealthy point, at over 45 pounds under my current weight." The Change: "My dad was hit by a truck while training for his umpteenth Boston Marathon on December 1, 2010. At that point, I had a realization: While my dad was in the ...

Anxiety and Depression Cured with Yoga and Meditation A few months ago, I shared with you the remarkable story of Ray, who using natural treatments and yoga was able to recover from a very dire prognosis of Brain Cancer.  You can read that article here, Yoga and Cancer, A True Cancer Recovery Story.  Today, I would like to share with you another inspirational and uplifting story.  This one is about a person’s fight ...

6 Inspiring Stories: How the Practice Changed these Yogis Lives When a crisis hits, you have to dig deep. Yoga helps people tap into reserves of inner strength to find new hope, resilience, and happiness.  There are experiences in life that call on you to find a strength you never thought you had. To have to bury your soulmate or beloved parent, to live in a body wracked with pain, to lose mobility and independence—these are ...

Story1 : Joe Dailey Confined to a chair, he learned to feel alive in his body again. In 2002, at age 38, Joe Dailey had his life take an irrevocable turn. A father of two teenage boys, competitive runner, and construction manager, he was in a near-fatal car accident that paralyzed him from the chest down. Joe spent a month in intensive care, the next nine months in rehab, and had to breathe through a tracheostomy tube for almost two ...

Story2: Claire Copersino She lost a soulmate to cancer, but found new motivation to live her life fully. Claire Copersino’s first date with her late husband, Rocco, was at a yoga class in 1997. “Yoga quickly became an integral part of our relationship,” she says. When they met, Rocco was in remission from Stage 3 Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, and after his initial round of treatment, he was doing well and determined to embrace ...

Story3 : Nick Montoya When stress nearly destroyed his health, his daughter gave him an ultimatum. One morning five years ago, Nick Montoya, 56, woke up to leg and back pain so intense he could barely move. He’d been struggling with it for months, trying to contain it with painkillers, but this was different. The doctor told him he had damaged cartilage in two of his lumbar vertebrae and would likely need surgery. Two days ...

Story4 : Karen Blanc Chronic pain threatened to immobilize her, but she fought the odds. Karen Blanc was 34 when she began having severe joint pain and stiffness. Her hands became so stiff she couldn’t do everyday things like braid her daughter’s hair or brush her own teeth. Soon, she started to lose her athletic ability. She’d always taken intense pleasure in running and was even training for a ...

Dear Amina      I am 46 and 17 years ago I had an HSG and according to the results, both my fallopian tubes were blocked. I also had ovulation problems, which contributed to not getting pregnant, but my husband had no problems at all.      We did not have the insurance or the funds for IVF so resigned ourselves to having a childless marriage. It was very painful for me, and I felt a tremendous amount of ...

I am a 29 year old mother of one & thanks to these fine remedies I am expecting another again. I have a beautiful little girl which we are blessed for, We began trying for another baby when she was three, only to miscarry. I found out 2 & 1/2 months later I was pregnant again only to find I was carrying twins & one was ectopic & I lost a fallopian tube & my two angels also. I waited three months to try again ...

20 Medical Mysteries and Miracles The man who survived a 500-foot fall. The twin who lived inside his brothers belly for three decades. The toddler who doesnt age. Medical history—recent and otherwise—is filled with jaw-dropping oddities, miraculous recoveries, and unsolved mysteries. There is more to these cases than shock value, however. What headlines call "miracles" are a testament to human resilience, and so-called ...

4 Miraculous Recoveries Internal  decapitation A so-called internal decapitation when the skull separates from the spine without rupturing the skin or severing the spinal cord is fatal 98% of the time. Jordan Taylorwalked away from it. In the fall of 2008, after a dump truck slammed into the car in which he and his mother were traveling, Taylors head was reconnected to his spine with metal plates and titanium rods. Most ...

4 Stories of Survival Stabbed with a key in the eye and brain In September 2008, Nicholas Holderman was only 17 months old when he fell in his home and landed face down on a set of keys. One of the keys punctured his eyelid, flattened his eye, and forced its way into his brain. After an agonizing four hours in the emergency room, during which the hospital staff and Holdermans family waited for specialists to arrive, an ...

The Heart 
That Healed Itself     He had been throwing up for four 
days. But clearly, this was not a mere stomach bug. On August 17, 2012, 23-year-old Michael Crowe “froze up”—eyes open and staring into space—on the couch. He quickly snapped to, but when it happened again a few minutes later, his mother rushed him to the local emergency room.     There they learned that Michael was in real ...

Miracle baby, as the doctors call him, weighed just 470 grams at birth; underwent complicated heart surgery when he was just 15 days old   ‘Miracle baby’ – that’s what the doctors are calling the baby from Udaipur, who weighted merely 470 grams at birth and underwent a complex heart surgery just 15 days into this world.Miracle baby stable in Jivanata children Hospital, Udaipur          ...

This breakthrough in fertility preservation could mean people who undergo cancer treatment in childhood no longer have to worry about potential infertility, as chemotherapy often causes infertility in women      A woman in London has made medical history by being the first woman to successfully have a baby using an ovary that was frozen before puberty and retransplanted inside of her. This breakthrough in ...

The team comprising obstetricians, anaesthetists, paediatricians, midwives and nurses, spent two hours assisting the woman. This is the second time she has become a mother Pics courtesy: WeiboOn Tuesday afternoon (Dec 13) at the delivery room of Hunan Provincial People’s Hospital in Changsha, came a touching moment: A pregnant woman with unusual weight successfully delivered a baby with the help of 16 medical staff ...

It is believed only 10 cases of this rare phenomenon, known as superfoetation, have been documented across the world Kate Hill was receiving hormone treatment for polycystic ovary syndrome, a condition that meant she was not ovulating. She apparently conceived twins at different times despite only having unprotected sex once during that time. It is very rare for a woman to conceive a second time when already ...

Yoga : The Healing Miracle of YogaI could feel the pain radiating from my hip into my lower back and down my leg. When I tried to run, the pain was excruciating, and I would double over. I began to walk with a limp. I felt pain when I was standing and even when I was sleeping. It all began when I was thirty-four years old, after the birth of my second child. I was a runner, swimmer, cyclist, skiier and hiker, formerly a gymnast and diver ...

Lost 40 Pounds, & Now a Size 7/8! Here is what I did to lose 40 pounds with hypothyroidism (now a size 5/6-7/8): Keep a daily record of what you eat (I used the Weight Watchers point system because it is easier to count). Drink plenty of water (I drink almost a gallon per day). Three hours of cardiovascular workout a week (I prefer walking/running). Three hours of weight training, ...

     When I was 24 years old, I was a single parent of a very active 3-year-old boy. Things were tough, but we were scraping by. We were on ADC, and I was trying to figure out what to do with my life. One day I woke up with a sinus infection, all of my lymph nodes were swollen and I just didn't feel well. I went to my doctor and she gave me a prescription for some antibiotics. Well, I took them and after about a week all of ...

Living With Undiagnosed Hypothyroidism Much of my life I lived with hypothyroidism and adrenal fatigue. Like many people with untreated hypothyroidism, my symptoms included weight gain, high cholesterol, mild depression, blood pressure issues, feeling tired, cold hands and feet, brain fog, hair loss, dry skin, low energy, and so much more. This is my hypothyroidism success story. Having the basic energy to ...

     The onset of the disease was insidious, but even today, I still vividly remember the painful episode in my life. I completed high school, college, and medical school with great success. Everything seemed set, and I was about to start a residency program at a prestigious institution. It seemed as if my hard work had paid off and my dreams were realized. However, six weeks into my residency, I was in trouble. I was repeatedly unable ...

     I was 51 when peri-menopause hit me. Despite 30 years working in and around the health, wellness and fitness industries I had no idea that peri-menopause had arrived and knocked me for six! Suddenly, without a full night’s sleep, I lacked the energy and motivation I had drawn on for years. Not only did I feel bloated, heavy and experienced low moods and lots of hot flushes, but to top it ...

     Joining the MyMT™ programme was not the first thing that Paula, 50, had done to help with her menopause syptoms. In her early 40’s she recognized that her body was changing, and in-spite of her own doctor suggesting she was ‘just too young’ to be heading into peri-menopause, Paula insisted she got tested. Sure enough the results confirmed her own instinct. She researched her options and found a natural cream ...

     I will never forget the first day that I met with Naomi Fenlin. It’s essentially the day that I realized I could feel complete again. Not many people understand the emotional aspects of cystic acne that are tied with the physical pain, not to mention the fact that you wear it on your face. But I’m getting ahead of myself.      My skin began showing problems when I started college. The combination of ...

     With my acne as horrible as it was, I used to be embarrassed to leave my house without a full-face of cosmetics. Now I can go weeks at a time with nothing but mascara and chap-stick, and feel great. Putting on make-up is now a fun thing to do, as opposed to a necessity needed to look/feel like a normal person.      I had been suffering from severe acne for years and years, and nothing I tried worked. I ...

I Knew Something was Wrong          How many COPD sufferers have said “I knew something was wrong?” Diagnosed with COPD, Alpha 1 – Anti-Trypsin Deficiency and GORD changed Trish’s life. But from being absolutely shattered in 2002 and being unable to do even basic chores, through a series of remarkable medical interventions, she has been able to turn her whole life around and again has her life ...

Gordon’s Senior Fitness Success Story!For over fifty years Gordon Borges has been fighting the aging process through weightlifting. In 1944 at age 17, Borges began a routine of lifting weights for health benefits. “I wouldn’t have done it for 56 years if I didn’t love it,” said Borges. Now at age 72, Borges swears by the healthy lifestyle he has lived by for so many years. His wife of 52 years has been working out for eight years as ...

I was diagnosed with an autoimmune disorder called Ankylosing Spondylitis in Taipei in February 2009 after suffering from a variety of strange symptoms over a span of ten years. I might not look outwardly sick, but inside my body there is a maelstrom being waged each and every day. My body is in a  systemic and chronic cycle of inflammation, and there is no escaping it. Ankylosing Spondylitis is a horrible and painful autoimmune ...

I think I can, I think I can, I know I can! As the old saying goes whether you think you can or you can’t, you’re right. So in the spirit of such wisdom I’ve put together a list of some inspiring recovery stories from Lyme disease. Everyone seems to do it their own way, but they all share a unique drive to recover and have the patience, discipline and endurance to make it happen. Enjoy.* The Eco-Phd – Kristina Honey ...

It’s remarkable how a moment can change the course of your entire life. At age 27, I severely injured my back doing deadlifts improperly at the gym. My doctor referred me to a pain management clinic and I was prescribed oxycodone and Oxycontin. I was completely addicted within a month. Before I knew it, my prescription for the meds ran out and I was doctor shopping to fulfill my cravings. I never would have thought this for my ...

I had every advantage growing up in Colorado. I came from a good family, attended private schools and went to culinary school to become a chef. My alcoholism cost me everything. I lost jobs, houses, cars and much more important things like my dignity and custody of my young daughter. I’ve been homeless, on life support and in detox more times than I can count. To understand the extent of my alcoholism, you need to understand my ...

"My best friend convinced me to give Chiro One a try since I complained of neck and lower back pain. My symptoms had started over 10 years ago and prevented me from bending for more than a few minutes at a time. It was making my job more and more difficult.I had tried massage occasionally, but I mostly accepted that living with this pain was just normal. Prior to joining Chiro One, I honestly never gave chiropractic much of a thought.Since ...

     Valerie Pennington's path to healthy living started at the bookstore. Just diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, Pennington found herself in an information limbo, waiting for her diabetes education classes to start. "As an educator, I believe in learning about things and never stopping," says Pennington, who works with parents of special-needs children. By reading up on diabetes, she learned about lifestyle changes that could ...

     After dealing with severe allergies to animal dander for 37 years of my life, I am both relieved and happy to proclaim, that I no longer suffer from people's lovable, furry pets! Thanks to South Bay Allergy Associates, I can now spend time visiting with family and friends who own pets.  In the past, my chest would tighten up, and I would have to be hospitalized for my severe asthmatic reactions to pet dander. ...

Luna was born full-term in June 2011, and her family had no idea what was in store. After just a few short hours, doctors realized she was not receiving enough oxygen in her blood and knew it was serious. Luna was immediately transported to Nicklaus Children’s Hospital’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. She was connected to an extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) machine to perform the duties of her heart and lungs. But ...

Once Stacey Morris examined her triggers to overeating, she was able to lose 185 pounds for good.      I was once a 300-pound, potato-chip-addicted couch potato, and lived that way for almost 20 years before getting a wake-up call five years ago when my weight hit an all-time high of 345 lbs.There I was on Jan. 5, 2009, sprawled on the couch with my usual bag of chips, watching Oprah, when a miraculous vision appeared ...

Story 1: “Miraculous” I’d like to share my own experience with Dr. Turknett’s The Migraine Miracle, since I have a number of factors causing my personal migraine threshold to be relatively low, and because I have exhausted every other option that has been presented to me.  I was a perfect candidate, holding both disbelief and desperation in equal measure. A brief background includes a familial disposition for ...

When I was a teen, I remember saying “Thank God I don’t get Headaches like my mother!" Little did I know that the child in my head was listening. I was working as a teacher 9 years ago when I got my first bad Migraine. I later realized that this coincided with the year my youngest child left for college. The headaches quickly became a daily problem but they always stopped when the sun set. My friends wanted me to get a ...

Mike Ortiz Bellevue, WAHeight: 5'10"Weight Before: 268 lbWeight After: 180 lb Shooting and editing sports video for the University of Colorado meant lots of travel, little time for exercise, and a spread of tempting high-fat foods every night, after skipping meals all day. "I didn't realize that my body's metabolism was slowing down because I was starving it, and then eating way too much to compensate," Ortiz ...

Adam Hornyak Ravenna, OHHeight: 6'1"Weight before: 260 lbWeight after: 190 lb In college, Hornyak paid no attention to what he ate, and he put on 85 pounds. Even after he married a nutritionist, Hornyak didn't downsize his portions or hit the gym. "She tried her hardest to get me to change," he says. "It was nothing for me to eat breakfast with my wife and then grab fast food on the way to work, as well."The ...

David VandeLinde Elburn, ILHeight: 5'11"Weight before: 350 lbWeight now: 175 lb VandeLinde was always the biggest kid in his class and was known as Big Dave in college. His first job included many 5-hour business dinners at Italian restaurants. He didn't exercise. He got fat.The Turnaround: Seeing his daughters adopt his bad habits--big helpings, impulsive snacking--impelled him to change. VandeLinde likes ...

Thomas Derr Madison, WIHeight: 5'9"Weight Before: 230 lbWeight After: 160 lb Derr's taco-eating contests set the tone for his diet. He primarily ate large quantities of fast food, capped with drinking and late-night pizza deliveries.The Turnaround: On a backpacking trip with fit friends, he carried a 30-pound pack. "That week made me realize that carrying an extra 30 pounds was hard on my body, eating right wasn't so bad ...

Max and his father tell us about Max’s experience with migraines and the difference that coming to the National Migraine Centre made, specifically the expertise that was on offer. Click here to listen to more migraine stories.

Linda talks about how she was at the end of her tether as migraine was ruining her life.  National Migraine Centre gave her hope.  She no longer felt alone and felt that her migraines were now manageable. Click here to listen to more migraine stories.

Andrew talks about how he is a long-term sufferer of migraines, specifically post-exercise migraine. He goes on to tell how he got an appointment at the National Migraine Centre very quickly, with a doctor who had a lot of expertise and sympathy. Click here to listen to more migraine stories.

One Man's Personal Success with Mental ImagingDANIEL P. KOHEN, MDUp until the age of 12, I suffered through debilitating migraine headaches on average twice a week. You know the kind I’m talking about. The kind where the throbbing pain behind yours eyes is so intense that all you want to do is lie in a pitch black room and try to sleep. I don’t get migraine headaches anymore. In fact, I don’t get any headaches. I’m 28 years old and ...

Dr. Melody Shubert, D.C      Hi, my name is Becky Elliot and I have had asthma since I was 5 years old. I have taken several types of medicine but they only give me temporary relief. My friend's daughter had really bad allergies since she was a baby. She started getting treatments with Advanced Allergy Relief of Kansas. It helped her a lot so my friend suggested I try it for myself.     Last year at the Kansas ...

Dr. Melody Shubert "My husband asked me if I had cancer"When I first came to (Advanced Allergy Relief of Kansas) I had several allergies and was on prescribed medications for hormone therapy and thyroid medications, trying to correct imbalances in the body. In addition, I had a very low immune system. The hair loss was extensive, by the hand full. In fact while cleaning out a drain catcher my husband came into the bath after showering and ...

     I have suffered from allergies all my life. I have been on and off allergy shots for over 30 years, tried every over the counter medication and many prescription forms to treat my symptoms. My allergies kept me from enjoying my kids’ outdoor sports, camping, and boating activities with my family. Usually from spring through November of each year I would be miserable!! Last year at this time I was taking Allegra and ...

"Now I can breathe" Ever since childhood, I had trouble being around most cats. My nose would become stuffy and my eyes would be irritated until I got away. Now, since treatment, I can breathe freely when visiting my friends and relatives who have cats and don’t have to cut my visits short.Acid foods like spaghetti sauce used to upset my stomach. Eating chips and salsa was a double whammy since corn seemed to make me feel dull and ...

"Her hair started growing back and was also coming in thicker"My daughter is now 3 years old, has been doing allergy treatments for a while now and is doing much, much better.A year ago she hardly had any hair and was the pickiest eater ever. I wasn't able to get her to eat much of anything except for mac and cheese.Just a few months after starting treatments through Advanced Allergy I noticed she was eating better and more likely to try new ...

"I was treated and left with little to NO itching for the first time in over a month."For a little over a month, I have been breaking out on my back, chest, stomach, arms and a little on my legs. Red bumps, scattered patches of rashes all very itchy. It has been affecting my sleep, my daytime work – everything. A friend of mine has been going to Dr. Shubert with good results. I questioned him about the therapies and was intrigued.Called and ...

"It sounded crazy and different but I thought to myself to treat this as a science experiment."I have had allergies all my life. I had resigned to using Zyrtec, Flonase and Pataday (eye drops) every spring. I never realized how much energy allergies took out of my life. Spring was a dreaded season every year to me. I came (to Shubert Natural Health Care & Chiropractic), having done so many years ago, before leaving town and returning ...

There's a story in my family about how my father's allergies saved his life. He was a navy medic during World War II, and his job was to administer penicillin shots to sick soldiers. At the time, he did not know that he was allergic to penicillin. The drug was so new then that no one thought a person could be allergic to it. As you may have guessed by now, he developed a terrible rash from the continued exposure to penicillin. When his ship ...

Exercise Works!Meet Bob Van Velkenburgh          Bob Van Velkenburgh is a vivacious 88-year-old. A retired teacher, Bob is active in local government and dedicates his spare time to an ever-growing family of grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren. He has no intention of slowing down. So, after experiencing searing pain in his joints while on a trip with his wife, Bob was determined to ...

Doctor John McDougall featured ten patient success stories that have cured their severe and near disabling inflammatory (mostly rheumatoid) arthritis. These stories are typical examples of results that can be obtained when following an aggressive unrefined, starch-based plant-food diet regime. They have not been selectively chosen as the "best case scenarios."Autoimmune disease is a serious illness where the body produces antibodies that ...

Karen Ager was an average Australian teenager when she was given a rheumatoid arthritis diagnosis. Learn how she came to terms with living with rheumatoid arthritis and wrote an inspiring book for anyone trying to overcome adversity.By Diana RodriguezMedically Reviewed by Pat F. Bass, III, MD, MPHKaren Ager, 48, is an author, wife, and teacher, and is currently completing her master's degree in Wellness (mind, body and spirit health ...

In 1986, I developed reactive arthritis, a condition similar to rheumatoid arthritis. For 5 years the joints in my body were so painful that I could not walk more than a few feet or stand for more than a few minutes at a time. I often couldn't even do such simple, everyday things as turn door knobs due to arthritis pain in my hands. My doctors tried everything they knew, but they could not help me.My response was to spend years in a painstaking ...

Meet Sara Carr and Beth WieseSara Carr and Beth Wiese have been best friends for a long time. They live in the same community, have many of the same friends, attend Bible study together, and when they were both diagnosed with osteoarthritis, they decided to face this challenge like they do everything else: together. Both women discussed their treatment and management options with their doctors before deciding they wanted to try ...

In this podcast you will learn how lifestyle changes can dramatically improve Rheumatoid Arthritis. Clint talks diet, exercise, supplements and emotional influences that have helped our guest Karen transform her life and get back on track after 'decades' of Rheumatoid Arthritis.Clint: All right so I'm here with a very special guest today. We've only just met, so it's been a real pleasure to be able to sit down today with Karen who has a ...

Recently I listened to author, Joan Didion, talking about her book, "The Year of Magical Thinking"--- an almost unbearably painful memoir about coming to terms with the sudden deaths of her husband and her daughter.Most of us with arthritis have formulated our own type of "magical thinking"---our own way of working through pain and sadness to come through the disease experience with something positive and life enhancing. My disease has made ...

It's funny what benefits having arthritis can bring. Some of the strongest, smartest, nicest, most productive, entertaining, understanding and compassionate people I have ever had the pleasure to know deal every day with the pain and disability caused by their arthritis. I've learned a great deal from each of them, and I'm lucky to call each one my friend. I call it a beneficial side effect to my having RA.Anne DooleyPerson with rheumatoid ...

Twenty years ago my life took a hard right turn: I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis. Within 5 years I had to quit my job, could barely walk, had major stiffness and fatigue every morning and evening; my joints were progressively being damaged. I cycled in and out of depression. But I turned this lemon into lemonade. I got on a drug regime that stabilized my disease and then I got involved in arthritis advocacy and research! I ...

For me, getting a diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis was like being dealt a very bad hand of poker. You know, the one where you want to throw all of the cards back into the pile and ask for new (hopefully better) ones from the dealer. Unfortunately, rheumatoid arthritis doesn't work that way. So like millions of other Canadians did when they were diagnosed with arthritis, I tried to figure out how to make a good hand with bad cards.In the early ...

Although it's a relatively slow progression until osteoarthritis insidiously wreaks damage enough that you realize it's a downhill, chronic affliction you ultimately recognize there are effective rearguard strategies that can postpone the inevitable crippling of joints and loss of musculature and the concomitant pain. My experience trifled with medication, diet, massage therapy and positive thinking but it finally came together with health ...

It took me a long time to talk and write about my "Struggle/Success" with arthritis because for so long in my life I have hidden the problem from everyone (except family). Even my son did not know I had anything "wrong" with me until he was 13 years old. He just thought all women had to be treated/touched with great care. So here it is:Until four years ago, every decision in my life has secretly revolved around my health issues related to ...

I've learned that a change in life's circumstance provides a second chance. I've learned that family encouragement turns disability into ability. I've learned that true friends never tire of asking, "How are you?"I've learned that elderly counsel is rich in kaleidoscope colours. I've learned that a kind word in the face of doubt is strong currency.I've learned that sharing successes begets sweeter rewards.I've learned that ...

I try very hard, to remind myself, that today is a Good Day. Every day, I self-talk my way through it. It is too easy to be negative.Sharing stories with friends, family or my kids. It reminds me that my life is good, and full.Somedays it's enough for me to feel good, that I did the dishes, or made a meal, or took a nap.Sharing a smile, or a few words with someone, can make their day better, and yours.Trying to understand, that we are ...

A few years ago, my mother — my best friend — became victim to Alzheimer's. One night, she was sitting in her house alone, in the dark, as I stopped by to check on her. She hadn't eaten or fed her little dog. That was when I realized she needed to be seen by a professional.Many years (and many changes) later, she is in an assisted-living facility. Now she has the care she needs, and I know she is watched, fed and cared for daily. I tried to ...

My husband had Alzheimer's 12 years before he retired from his job; he was showing something was going wrong with him. He worked 34 years on his job. He was a very smart man after his retirement, and diagnosed with Alzheimer's. I could go back with things he would do and say. Many say the same thing: why did he say that or do that?!After his demise where he was working, they told me about seeing some changes in him. He never ...

I wrote this story to be assistance to perhaps even one family. If that be the case, then I have done my part for friends with Alzheimer's.Our Golden Years with Alzheimer'sAlzheimer's was only a medical name I had heard for many years, only knowing it had to do with memory loss. Little did I know that I would come to know the dreaded word in real life. How it begins, what it does, how it affects the life of the one who has Alzheimer's and how it ...

I moved in with my father in 2003. I cared for my mom who was very sick. She had kidney problems, was diabetic and had dementia. I did her dialysis at home for six months. She got sicker, and passed on June 6, 2004. He was with me when I did all her dialysis treatments and would wake me up when the machine was not working or if she needed to go to the bathroom.For months we saw her fading away. In 2006, my dad got sick. I took him to the doctor, ...

Growing up on strict, military-style discipline, I resented not doing things and going places like other teenagers my age were doing because our father wanted us to invest the time doing things with “the family.”Having three brothers and three sisters, we were in no need to have any desire to do anything but to spend quality “family time” when we were not studying. I resented so much his attitude and wanted to do other things in life, ...

My mother, Jane, is 54 years old and was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's dementia several years ago. She started showing small signs in her late 40s. She is the third generation in our family to get this horrible disease. Her grandmother was diagnosed in her late 80s and lived to 93. Her mother was diagnosed in her late 70s and now at age 84 is in a nursing home.Over the last three years, she has gotten progressively worse due to my ...

My mother Avis is 85 years old this year. She has had signs of memory loss for a couple of years now but only minor. She was diagnosed with mild dementia in 2006, but none of us knew enough to know what was coming or recognize it when it began progressing. She lived with my brother for the last two years, and I visited her in March for her birthday; she seemed fine. In May she began obsessing on some things in her past and getting herself ...

My mom was diagnosed with AD seven years ago. Until about three months ago, we were able to keep her relatively content. Then in March, she suffered a compression fracture in her back due to osteoporosis. Since then, the disease has progressed at a devastatingly fast pace.It doesn't help matters that she is on heavy-duty pain medication, but we can't let her suffer physically as well as mentally. My father, her husband of 59 years, who ...

My mom has late-stage Alzheimer’s. I share her caregiving with my sister. My parents have been married almost 58 years, and my dad was her sole caregiver until he suffered a stroke in early November. My mom was such an amazing woman, and it breaks my heart to see what this disease has done, not only to her, but also to my dad.It Took Her AwayThe woman who taught me everythingIs here but not the sameShe's disappearing before my eyesIt's a cruel ...

This weekend I took my mother on a long anticipated trip to the Oregon Coast. We used to reside their when I was a child; when we moved away, every summer vacation was planned to return there. My love of the sandy beaches, treasures to find, and the calming effect of the ocean waves came from these very special memories.The morning we were scheduled to leave on our trip, despite the many previous conversations of our planned adventure, she did ...

I have been happily married to my husband Bob for 32 years. I married him when I was 17, and he has been my best friend since I was 16.Bob was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s about 6 years ago, when he was 54. I was 43; our son was 10. As the disease progresses, we try to use a lot of humor, and we hug a lot.God only challenges those he feels can handle it, so that they can grow stronger in his service. He has a plan. I try to remember that as Bob ...

By Dennis BudenThe most wonderful thing recently happened in my family, and it came to be because of a man named Charlie, whose demise at the ripe age of 90 turned out to be as inspiring as it was heartbreaking.Charlie was my father-in-law, and Charlie died of Alzheimer’s disease. As we pause for World Alzheimer’s Day September 21 to reflect on this debilitating scourge and the more than 5 million Americans it afflicts, I am struck by the ...

Doris Coletta, 61, has been a patient of Sally Wenzel, MD, director of the University of Pittsburgh Asthma Institute at UPMC, since 2007. Doris recently retired after working with the Butler County Department on Aging for 15 years. Although her severe asthma makes breathing a struggle, Doris is determined to live each day to the fullest, with the help of her team of asthma specialists. The ChallengeDoris lived in Minnesota from 1980 ...

By Sondra RoseI am a body-centered coach working with manifestation here in NE Scotland.  I’ve held the intention of Perfect Health for the last few years  and noticed changes like not getting colds anymore … which is GREAT, but I was still dealing with having asthma symptoms that required daily medication to keep under control.  This was frustrating for me as a Law of Attraction coach!Someone mentioned EFT years ago, and I ...

By Judy WhitcraftWhen I arrived at the front door of my neighbor, Rhonda, her husband answered the door and said Rhonda was having one of her asthma attacks and couldn't breathe. Her husband said these full blown asthma attacks happen a couple times a year, and nothing much helps (including medicine or inhaler) except to wait it out for hours.I walked into the living room, and asked Rhonda if I could try acupressure tapping on her to see if it ...

By CJ Puotinen, EFT-ADVDear Gary,The Hudson Valley Humane Society Visiting Pet Program is an Animal-Assisted Therapy organization in which volunteers and their calm, friendly dogs, cats, birds, rabbits, and other pets visit hospitals, schools, nursing homes, and other facilities in New York and New Jersey.I’m the organization’s coordinator, and I run EFT workshops as fund-raisers to support our recruiting and training. In the workshops, our ...

By Damaris Drewry, PhDTwo stories1. I was on a RV trip - a woman having an asthma "attack" struggled into the bathroom with her husband's assistance. She sat down in a chair and he left. I happened to be in there just getting out of the shower. I walked up to her (in my bathrobe) and said I knew of a simple way that might relieve her intense fear at not being able to breathe. She agreed to try. After one round she could breathe better; after two ...

By Hazel RogersI love EFT!On the weekend, a colleague was suffering mild asthma, apparently he’s had it most of winter.  I mentioned briefly that I could show him a technique to help, but we were busy. Well at the end of the day, his asthma flared up badly and he was having difficulty breathing.  I’m not medically trained, but it looked bad from where I was.I quickly showed him the EFT short-cut, we did the set-up fast with “even ...

By Beatrice Salmon-HawkOne Sunday afternoon, just after lunch, my son, who’s 19 and at a University 400 miles away, calls in a complete state of panic.  He tells me he cannot breathe, he has not slept for 48 hours, just cat-napped ... his cough is dreadful and his chest has seized up, his wheezing is at 10 (on a level of intensity scale of 0 – 10) and his shoulders are in such pain that he cannot relax them.  He is contemplating ...

By Dinky FeatherstoneHi,Thanks for your email about the next training, I have enjoyed your training very much and am looking forward to the next one.I have had some amazing experiences with EFT.  You might remember that I mentioned to the class last time that on our way down to Whitianga for the last training I took a turn at driving while David had a sleep in the seat next to me.Well he always snores and this was no exception.  So I ...

PRESS RELEASE: San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) In May 2004, Jonas Slonaker participated in a nine-day, on-camera retreat to focus on using Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) to address his symptoms of prostate cancer. He continues to do EFT daily; and today he is still free of any cancer symptoms, and his last three PSA (prostate-specific antigen) counts were “barely over two”.EFT involves fingertip tapping on select acupressure points while ...

By André SilvaHello,I discovered EFT by accident 9 months ago, and since then I've had so many successes with it (some failures too of course) that I've become even more curious and ordered all the DVDs. Although I'm a layman and not a professional healer, I really want to learn and develop this technique as much as I can and would like to share with you my first "in-depth EFT session" I've made some months ago. Here goes the story:One day I ...

PRESS RELEASE: San Francisco (PRWEB) -- Gary Craig, the Stanford-trained engineer who developed EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques), announces that the procedure has helped patients recover from chronic yeast infections without drugs or adverse side effects, as reported by medical doctors and their patients. The claim is impressive, considering that 35 percent of American women using birth control pills have chronic vaginal yeast infections, ...

By Kate FlegalOh my goodness! I just had the most amazing experience with EFT. I have Type I Diabetes (aka juvenile diabetes), and recently my blood sugars have been running VERY high. It has often been close to 300 mg/dl, which is in the danger zone for things like diabetic ketoacidosis and long-term complications like blindness and kidney failure if they stay elevated for long periods.It finally occurred to me to try tapping for my blood sugar ...

Sitting in the stands at a basketball game is enough to make your blood pressure skyrocket, between the stress of victory and the alcohol available at concession stands. Now imagine what playing – or coaching – in the same stadium must do.For Lionel Hollins, head coach of the Brooklyn Nets, a high blood pressure diagnosis from a team doctor at age 27 was enough to make him rethinkhis health. As an NBA point guard for 10 years with 5 ...

We recently interviewed Claire D’Andrea to share her high blood pressure experience. Here’s her story.This Q&A was a collaboration between Measure Up/Pressure Down® and two partner organizations, HealthyWomen and WomenHeart: The National Coalition for Women with Heart Disease.MU/PD: How did you find out that you had high blood pressure?Claire: My high blood pressure diagnosis came at a time in my life when I was very stressed. ...

As a Capitol Hill patient advocate and a spokesperson for the National Coalition for Women with Heart Disease, Minister Nellie A. Wosu is walking the walk, regarding her health.Like many others, Nellie’s involvement with heart disease and similar conditions was inspired by her own health challenges.In her early 20s, she began having frequent headaches. At first, she associated them with her high-pressure job that required her to constantly ...

Nikki explains how liquorice caused her to develop high blood pressure. She talks about how research led her to the discovery and why she feels it's important to let others know.Bid to get even healthier I am a very healthy 50 year old. I have been self-employed for 26 years and have a very enjoyable, stress-free job. I have a good BMI (21.7) and exercise regularly. I am very health conscious about what I eat; predominantly organic, no ...

Tom, a county councillor, explains how a PR opportunity ended up with him making an urgent GP appointment. Like so many of the “missing millions” with high blood pressure, he had no idea that he had a problem until he had a check during a Blood Pressure UK Know Your Numbers!® testing event.This was no routine checkMy occupational health advisor looked up at me with a look on her face that I will never forget. It was filled with shock and ...

I had dinner a couple of weeks ago with a friend of mine I’ll call Sue, a 50-year-old woman with high cholesterol who was started on Lipitor. Shortly thereafter she became very seriously constipated. When it had lasted 10 or 12 days she went to the emergency room, where she was successfully treated.  Sue had never had been constipated in her life and couldn’t understand it—until it dawned on her that this problem began immediately ...

Pick E. Guy's Success StoryVincent CasterForum Name: Pick E. GuyProfession: Executive office coordinator for a hotelHometown: Peekskill, N.Y.Starting Weight: 178Ending Weight: 173Age: 42.Goal: Lower cholesterol and do 50 pushupsYou might say that Vincent Caster put his heart into the Leaner by Labor Day Club. He needed to lower his cholesterol, which was at 230. He also has a family history of heart disease, which claimed the ...

Last December, when her husband asked her what she wanted for Christmas, 49-year-old Jane Angerer, struggling with high cholesterol and about 30 extra pounds, promptly replied, “I want to go to Pritikin for as long as it takes.”Well, it didn’t take long. In 3-1/2 months, Jane lowered her cholesterol to a very healthy 159 and dropped 36 pounds. “I’m now down two full sizes. When I arrived at Pritikin my size 16 Liz Claiborne jeans were ...

“My name is Tom Ryan. I am 57 years old and I came to the Whitaker Wellness Institute because of 37 years of 24/7 pain in my right shoulder, which was wounded in Vietnam. I had several surgeries and actually had a shoulder replacement. I also had problems with my knees, my right leg dragged when I walked, and my right arm just hung at my side. My right hand was blue and puffy to the point that I was unable to shake hands, so for the last 37 ...

Kathy Stevens, who has been training my dogs for years, is a battle-scarred veteran of the war against chronic pain. Kathy injured her back when she fell from a ladder in 1996. As a result of her injury, she lost the feeling in her legs for four weeks. When sensation did return, she almost wished it hadn’t. She suffered intense pain that deprived her of sleep and interfered with her ability to do her job. Her legs were so weak that at times ...

“After receiving 16 hyperbaric oxygen treatments, the pain I was experiencing in my legs due to poor circulation had been reduced by 80 percent. I don’t take any medication for pain, day or night.“My lung capacity has improved and my skin has a healthy color. I even look younger!”— Pat Height, Mesa, AZ*

After three years on Prozac, I stopped taking it in 2001. The next few months were hard. I started to fall apart and I felt like the same depressed nervous wreck I was before. I was recommended at the Whitaker Wellness Institute to start taking extra B vitamins and four fish oil capsules daily, so I gave it a try. Now every day I take a few deep breaths along with my vitamins, and the combo works!I have been off Prozac for over four years, and I ...

John was 48 years old and was going through major problems, both in his work and his personal life. He felt depressed, and with good reason. He described it as a “cloud” that he could almost physically feel. He was waking up early in the morning and could not get back to sleep. His energy level was so low that it was all he could do to muddle through the day, and his work, normally a source of pleasure for him, had become a burden. John knew ...

A patient of mine had been given Prozac by another physician without my knowledge. It helped for a while, but after two years she began having violent temper tantrums. One day, without provocation, she picked up a baseball bat and smashed the windshield of her car. Her terrified husband opened the door and wisely said, “You’d better see a doctor.”I weaned her off Prozac and put her on natural agents for depression. She’s doing much, much ...

The doctors at the Whitaker Wellness Institute are the best I have ever met and were able to correct or cure most of our GI problems with natural vitamins, diet, and exercise without any of the toxic side effects that we got with prescription drugs.— Willard Bohn, Enid, Oklahoma*

I’ve had hypertension and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) for several years, along with problems with my weight. Over the years I tried several drugs for both conditions, and when I went to Whitaker Wellness I was taking Nexium for GERD and a blood pressure drug.Now I am off all meds, my blood pressure is within normal limits, and I have no GERD symptoms. I’ve lost my ‘pudge’ plus 21 pounds. My diet has improved dramatically. I ...

My irritable bowel syndrome, acid reflux, and flatulence were so bad I was afraid to walk into a store. When the drug my GP put me didn’t help, he said, “I don’t know what to do for you.” So I went to the Whitaker Wellness Institute. Now here I am, 77 years young and 18 pounds lighter, and I feel like a young chick again. I have nothing but praise for your clinic.— C.J.B., Seal Beach, California* ...

“I had been hospitalized twice for congestive heart failure. At 44, I couldn’t walk across the room without stopping to rest and the doctors said I wasn’t a candidate for any kind of surgery. At that point, my mom said, “Well, let’s see if Whitaker can help you.”“After my first week of EECP treatments, I couldn’t believe how much energy I had! I came to the clinic with wheelchair assistance and was on 15 different prescriptions, ...

“I was a patient at the Whitaker Wellness Institute earlier this year. It was an experience I will never forget. When I arrived, I was in a wheelchair and my heart was operating at only 15%. I had congestive heart failure. I went to one of our local hospitals last year because I had pneumonia. My heart was racing and of course I was given drugs, both orally and intravenously. Upon returning home I became weaker with each passing day until I ...

Today, Leonard is a happy, healthy man. However, just three months ago he was decidedly unhappy and very ill. He had diabetes, high blood pressure, gout, and was taking six prescription medications. After a single episode of mild chest pain, he underwent an angiogram and was strongly recommended to have bypass surgery. He was told that without it he would surely die.This was the last straw. Leonard came to the Whitaker Wellness Institute for a ...

“I was only 24 when I was diagnosed with congestive heart failure. I was so tired I could barely walk, my pulse was very rapid and erratic, and my ejection fraction, the amount of blood the heart pumps out on every contraction, was 20 percent. The normal range is about 50-70 percent.“I began taking the drugs the doctors ordered, and I had a procedure to get my heart beating in rhythm, but my ejection fraction remained low and I still had ...

Ned, an electrical engineer and computer consultant from Oregon, has always been health conscious. He takes vitamins, exercises, eats a low-fat diet, and is a long-time subscriber of my newsletter, Health & Healing. Yet one problem plagued him for almost 30 years. When he was 40 years old, Ned was diagnosed with hypertension and started on a blood-pressure lowering drug. This was to be the first of a long, long string of prescriptions ...

“I had triple bypass surgery in February of 1985, and over the years, each of these grafts closed up. Finally, in August of 1997 the largest graft closed and I suffered a heart attack. After recovery I returned to work, but by March 1998, I was placed on disability from work. I was no longer able to do much—no flying, skiing, running or strenuous anything and was told to stay below 2,000 feet in altitude. As the months passed my angina ...

When Dorothy, a vibrant woman in her early 70s, developed severe chest pain and shortness of breath, she was taken to a prominent hospital in Los Angeles where she was diagnosed with a mild heart attack, stabilized with drugs, and admitted to the ICU. Shortly thereafter, a group of physicians came into Dorothy’s room and told her that she must undergo angioplasty immediately. She agreed to continue on the drugs but politely declined the ...

Frank had a heart attack followed by the placement of stents in two of his coronary arteries. After that, things fell apart. Worried about his health, Frank became increasingly anxious, depressed, and fatigued. It got to the point that it was an effort to even leave his house. In addition to the drugs he took for his heart condition, his doctors prescribed multiple psychiatric drugs, but none of them worked.Desperate for help, he came to the ...

When Fred was in his late fifties, he began to awaken at night to relieve himself. Over the next few years, these visits to the bathroom gradually increased until he was getting up five times a night. Yet despite this sense of urgency, he had trouble going and his urinary flow was more of a dribble than a steady stream. He tried cutting back on liquids and concentrating on emptying his bladder (which he felt he never quite achieved), but nothing ...

After starting on testosterone injections, Sam lost 30 pounds, his cholesterol fell from 211 to 123, and his fasting blood sugar went from 170 to 130.— from Health & Healing by Julian Whitaker, MD

I recently heard from a newsletter subscriber whose husband had been taking a number of drugs that robbed him of his sex drive. It was very frustrating for both of them. He finally got so fed up with feeling lousy on all of his medications that he replaced them with CoQ10, L-arginine, and other nutritional supplements. Now his libido is back and their sex life is “fantastic.”— from Health & Healing by Julian Whitaker, MD ...

“I never thought menopause would affect me. I’m extremely health conscious. I eat right, exercise, and take supplements, and I’m in good shape. But when I turned 50, it hit me like a freight train—hot flashes, night sweats, insomnia, the whole nine yards. The worst part for me was an increase in migraine headaches, which I’d had occasionally for years.“I wasn’t about to take Premarin or Provera, so I tried black cohosh and other ...

Lois, a 50-year-old patient of mine, came to see me in a state of frustration and confusion. She was having severe menopausal symptoms and had a family history of heart disease, and her gynecologist had written her a prescription for Premarin and Provera, the best-selling hormone replacement drugs. But Lois had heard so much about the negative aspects of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) that she just didn’t know what to do.We discussed her ...

When Betty went through menopause, she “fell apart”. This healthy, composed woman became a bundle of nerves and emotions. She had repeated hot flashes during the day and disrupted sleep at night. She was testy and impatient with her family and less than productive at work. She just couldn’t seem to concentrate.After six months of suffering in silence, she came to Whitaker Wellness and was started on natural estrogen and progesterone ...

“I am a type 2 diabetic. While at the clinic I received hyperbaric oxygen therapy, EECP, and IV treatments for the diabetic ulcer on my left heel and the retinopathy in my right eye.“After a three-week stay, my heart function and the circulation in my legs has improved. The ulcer on my right heel, which I have had for 15 months, is almost completely healed. My legs are no longer swollen, and I can walk farther than ever. My eye has improved, ...

“After following the advice of conventional physicians for decades, first for my type 2 diabetes, then arthritis, and more recently a heart arrhythmia, all I had to show for it were more and more prescription drugs. After three weeks at the Whitaker Wellness Program I have been able to eliminate or reduce most of my drugs, and I’ve shown actual improvement in the symptoms of all of these chronic diseases.“I was originally skeptical about ...

“I probably had diabetes for 10 years before I was diagnosed. Whenever I had my yearly check-ups, my fasting blood sugars were always within normal limits. Several years earlier, I told my doctor that it hurt when I clapped my hands. He said, “Well, don’t clap.” After months passed, I noticed that my hands were hurting more than ever. My doctor sent me to a neurologist, who sent me to another specialist who diagnosed me with type 2 ...

In 2003, Ken Wright was 63 years old and seriously overweight. He had been diagnosed with diabetes 10 years before, and he suffered with many of the complications of this disease, including diabetic neuropathy and retinopathy. He had multiple problems with his legs, thanks to an earlier accident, as well as peripheral vascular disease and severe swelling, and he was unable to walk on his own. He was also plagued with an itchy rash on his legs, ...

In November 2005, Billy Cox from Rosamond, CA, was riddled with serious health problems. He had hypertension and had been on blood pressure medication for 30 years, and his chest pain and shortness of breath had led his cardiologist to recommend bypass surgery. But he decided to come to the Whitaker Wellness Institute instead.During his three-week stay at our Back to Health Program, we treated his angina and shortness of breath and weaned him ...

This approach certainly worked for Elizabeth. When she was first diagnosed with diabetes, her blood sugar was so high (525–normal is less than 100) that the lab questioned whether or not she had been fasting. Her physician back home in Santa Fe practically strong-armed her into starting on a drug right then and there but, after reading about the side effects, she refused. Her dad, uncle, and other family members had diabetes and had been on ...

“I have been using alternative procedures and herbs for over 20 years. I used Dr. Whitaker’s book, Reversing Diabetes, in 2006 to beat my diabetes in less than six months. When my blood pressure was out of control it took over year and half before I finally decided to get help from the Whitaker Wellness Institute’s Back to Health Program.“The doctors from my insurance company group were unable to find out what was wrong with me, but ...

One of our patients, R.H., had extremely high blood pressure, along with heart failure and other cardiovascular problems. After we discovered he had severe sleep apnea, he borrowed a CPAP machine and used it while he was at the clinic. The very first night, R.H. slept more soundly than he had in 20 years.After three weeks of treatment with CPAP and other therapies, R.H.’s energy rebounded, his exercise tolerance improved, and his blood ...

My wife had gotten used to my noisy snoring, but the episodes when I stopped breathing really worried her. When I finally got tested in a sleep lab, I found out that I had an astounding 69 attacks of apnea in one hour alone!I was immediately fitted with a CPAP machine and there’s not a night that goes by that I don’t use it—even when I’m traveling. Now, I literally sleep like a baby: no snoring, no tossing and turning, no starting and ...

I have been using alternative procedures and herbs for over 20 years. I used Dr. Whitaker’s book, Reversing Diabetes, in 2006 to beat my diabetes in less than six months. When my blood pressure was out of control it took over year and half before I finally decided to get help from the Whitaker Wellness Institute’s Back to Health Program.The doctors from my insurance company group were unable to find out what was wrong with me, but ...

C.S. is an energetic career woman with a stable home life, a good balance of work and play, and no health problems. She confided in me that, for the past 10 years, she could rarely fall asleep without taking one drug or another. From over-the-counter sleeping pills and antihistamines such as Benadryl to prescription drugs like Xanax, she’d been popping pills for insomnia for nearly a decade. Yet she would still lie awake at night, her mind ...

We routinely test our patients who have metabolic syndrome to determine if they have sleep apnea, and it’s truly shocking how often the two conditions go hand in hand—and how seldom sleep apnea is diagnosed or treated.When Dennis Detweiler came to the clinic, he had just about every sign and symptom of metabolic syndrome you can imagine, including high blood pressure, abnormal blood lipids, and excess weight in the abdominal area. He also ...

“I never thought menopause would affect me. I’m extremely health conscious. I eat right, exercise, and take supplements, and I’m in good shape. But when I turned 50, it hit me like a freight train—hot flashes, night sweats, insomnia, the whole nine yards. The worst part for me was an increase in migraine headaches, which I’d had occasionally for years.“I wasn’t about to take Premarin or Provera, so I tried black cohosh and other ...

I lost 51 pounds following the Eat To Live book.  Since childhood I have struggled with my weight off and on. I was never extremely overweight, just chunky enough to be self-conscious, and less confident. I slowly gained weight over the years, especially in my early twenties when I fell in love with cooking, dining out, and discovered wine and tasty cocktails. Then, I lost quite a bit of weight before my wedding in June 2005, ...

Dr. Fuhrman's Nutritarian program, outlined in his book Eat To Live, is entirely based on science, but it works like a miracle. At the age of 60, I was diagnosed with a blocked left anterior descending (LAD) artery as well as narrowing of the circumflex artery.  The cardiologist said that I was at extreme risk and surgical intervention was needed imminently, and that there were no alternatives. Several days later, I ...

My son was sick with croup almost every month. He was missing school and we often had to take him to the emergency room. Although his first doctor never gave us an actual diagnosis, she put him on an inhaler regiment and, on different occasions, he was given Dexamethasone. My husband and I could see that the treatment was doing more harm than good. We changed doctors and saw a specialist. We noticed a slight improvement with the new ...

Our two year old daughter, Maria, has been living a Nutritarian lifestyle since day one. My husband and I adopted this lifestyle not too long before we became pregnant with her. We don't know if this was coincidence or not, but we were trying to conceive for a whole year, and the month after I gave up drinking dairy milk she was conceived. Maria drank only breast milk for the first six months of her life. After that we began ...

We thought we were doing our best to feed our boys healthy foods. Their diet used to consist of cereal with milk, yogurt, cheese sticks, turkey and cheese sandwiches, school lunches, lunchables, and meat, every day. They had vegetables with dinner and fruit desserts. However, after reading Disease Proof Your Child we knew we could be doing so much better.Reading (devouring)the book completely changed the way we thought about the food ...

Dr. Fuhrman's book has been a blessing in my life. Not only have I effortlessly shed 50 pounds, but my skin has cleared up and glows. I've been recommending this book to many people who ask me, "What are you doing? You look wonderful!" I've had a chronic history of depression, and my change in diet has given me more energy, confidence, and a twinkle in my eye. I am so very grateful for Dr Fuhrman's painstaking efforts to educate the public about ...

“Implementing First Tooth has gone really well. Staff members are all trained and willing to assist families. I've incorporated First Tooth into my WIC appointments as well, including education and applying varnish. It goes right along with the nutrition education, bottle mouth, ect.,” said Andrienne Thornton of Lake County Public Health. First Tooth is currently implemented successfully in 5 county clinics. Providers are sure to ...

Mid-Valley Children’s Clinic was trained in September 2015. “The First tooth implementation has gone much more smoothly than we anticipated.  Applying the fluoride varnish during well child checkups has not required a lot of time or effort,” reported Ed Frothingham, Mid-Valley Children’s Clinic Medical Director. “We’ve also noticed that we are addressing dental health more as a result of the training.  We are definitely ...

“The training could not have come at a better time,” said Sarah Holloway, RN and Supervisor of the Home Visiting Nurses program in Deschutes County. “Title V funding has indicated that oral health will be one of the initiatives that will be focused on in the upcoming year. Having Tiffany Foy (First Tooth trainer) in place…has been a constant plus.”“The dotphrase that was available on your website was very helpful in implementing ...

Fruits and vegetables are great for your health—and even better for your waistline. But some fresh foods are more powerful than others.Superfoods have more than their fair share of vitamins, minerals, and disease-fighting nutrients. Pack your meals with a nutritional punch by adding these wholesome choices to your diet.

Why they're super: One cup of alfalfa sprouts has less than 10 calories, is virtually fat-free, and contains phytochemicals called saponins, which may protect against cancer and help lower cholesterol.How to enjoy them: Enjoy their fresh, earthy crunch in salads or sandwiches, or atop a lean turkey or veggie burger.

Why they're super: Apples are the richest fruit source of pectin, a soluble fiber that has been shown to lower blood pressure, reduce cholesterol, decrease the risk of colon and breast cancers, and maybe even lessen the severity of diabetes.How to enjoy them: Try throwing a few slices on your favorite sandwich or toss with field greens, toasted pecans, and a light vinaigrette for a delicious salad. With so many varieties ...

Why they're super: Just one half of a medium-size avocado contains more than 4 grams of fiber and 15% of your recommended daily folate intake. Cholesterol-free and rich in monounsaturated fats and potassium, avocados are also a powerhouse for heart health.How to enjoy them: Use avocados as the base for a creamy homemade sandwich spread, or add a few chunks to your favorite salsa for a simple and delicious way to dress up grilled ...

Why they're super: Beets are loaded with antioxidants and have been found to protect against cancer, heart disease, and inflammation. Naturally sweet and full of fiber and vitamin C, beets make a delicious and nutrient-packed addition to any meal.How to enjoy them: Try finely grated raw beets in your salads or roast them along with sweet potatoes and parsnips for a colorful and flavorful side-dish—just keep in mind that certain ...

Why they're super: Cranberries are renowned for protecting against urinary tract infections, but did you also know they may improve blood cholesterol and aid in recovery from strokes? Cranberry juice has also been shown to make cancer drugs more potent.How to enjoy them: Although available frozen year-round, enjoy these tart and tangy berries fresh during their peak season from October through December. ...

Why it's super: Not only does flaxseed lower blood cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart attack, but it is also a rich source of lignan, a powerful antioxidant that may be a powerful ally against disease and certain cancers, especially breast cancer. Just 2 tablespoons of ground seeds (which are digested more efficiently than whole seeds) contain about 20% of the recommended daily fiber* intake and more than 100% of the ...

Why they're super: Just one medium orange (think tennis ball) supplies all your daily vitamin C, which is a dynamite immunity booster and cancer fighter. And consuming vitamin C is best done in its natural form: Italian researchers also found that test subjects had greater antioxidant protection after drinking orange juice versus vitamin C–fortified water. Plus, this sweet and tangy fruit is a good source of fiber, potassium, ...

Why they're super: Trying to get more vitamin C in your diet? One cup of papaya cubes supplies more than 100% of your daily requirement, as well as a hefty dose of potassium and folate. It is also a good source of vitamins A and E, two powerful antioxidants that protect against heart disease and colon cancer.How to enjoy them: Savor the rich, buttery flesh of this tropical fruit in smoothies and salads, or simply scoop it out of the ...

Why they're super: This hearty, fiber-rich squash is packed with beta-carotene (converted to vitamin A in the body), which reduces the risk of developing lung cancer. The antioxidant activity of this vitamin combined with potassium, which may help prevent high blood pressure, makes it a nutritional superstar.How to enjoy them: If you prepare a whole squash, toast the seeds for a delicious snack containing heart-healthy fats. The ...

Why it's super: Packed with a variety of nutrients, including iron and copper, it's no wonder the Incas deemed this ancient seed "the mother of all grains." Quinoa contains all the essential amino acids, making it a complete protein (perfect for vegans and vegetarians). It is also a great source of magnesium, which relaxes blood vessels and has been found to reduce the frequency of migraines. Researchers have found that consuming ...

Why they're super: Tart, sweet, and incredibly juicy, just one half cup of these berries provides a whopping 4 grams of fiber and more than 25% of the daily recommended intake for both vitamin C and manganese. Raspberries also contain a powerful arsenal of antioxidants, including members of the anthocyanin family, which give raspberries their ruby-red hue and antimicrobial properties.How to enjoy them: Try a few berries with ...

Why it's super: Powerful antioxidants in spinach have been found to combat a variety of cancers, including ovarian, breast, and colon cancers. And it's good for the noggin: Research indicates that spinach reduces the decline in brain function associated with aging and protects the heart from cardiovascular disease. Although it contains relatively high amounts of iron and calcium, oxalate compounds bind to these minerals and diminish ...

Why they're super: Need a beta-carotene fix? Just one medium sweet potato packs over four times the recommended daily amount. These tasty tubers are also rich in potassium, inflammation-fighting vitamin C, and vitamin B6, which may prevent clogged arteries.How to enjoy them: Boiling sweet potatoes may cause some of the water-soluble vitamins to leach out, so try them baked, roasted, or cubed, and added to soups or stews. If you ...

Why it's super: A 4-ounce portion of turkey breast meat contains almost 50% of your daily selenium, a trace mineral that plays essential roles in immune function and antioxidant defense. Despite the claim that turkey meat causes drowsiness during the holidays, it actually contains high amounts of niacin and vitamin B6, which are important for efficient energy production and blood-sugar regulation.How to enjoy it: If you roast a ...

Why they're super: One-quarter cup of walnuts supplies 90% of the daily recommended amount of omega-3 fatty acids, which aid in everything from maintaining cognitive function, to improving cholesterol and blood pressure.How to enjoy them: Toss a few toasted walnut halves on your oatmeal (another heart-healthy superfood) or try them on your favorite salad for a tasty crunch.

Why it's super: Just 1 cup of watercress supplies nearly 100% of a woman's recommended daily amount of vitamin K, which has been shown to prevent hardening of the arteries and is essential for strong bones. It is also a good source of vitamin A, a potent antioxidant.How to enjoy it: Try these peppery leaves in place of lettuce in salads or sandwiches, or toss them in a quick stir-fry or ...

Why it's super: Yogurt contains probiotics, which are bacteria that live in the intestine, aid in digestion, boost the immune system, diminish bad breath, and are even associated with longer life spans. A 1-cup serving also supplies one-third of your daily calcium requirement, as well as 14 grams of satisfying protein.How to enjoy it: Opt for low-fat or nonfat versions to minimize saturated fat, and try substituting plain yogurt for a ...

Do your immune system a favor and pack more fruits and vegetables on your plate.They're loaded with nutrients, called antioxidants, that are good for you.Add more fruits and vegetables of any kind to your diet. It'll help your health. Some foods are higher in antioxidants than others, though.The three major antioxidant vitamins are beta-carotene, vitamin C, and vitamin E. You’ll find them in ...

Summertime is great for spending time outdoors in the sun. But if you slather on sunscreen before heading outside, I would strongly encourage you to learn why this might not be a good idea. Most sunscreens contain a host of toxic chemicals and block your body’s absorption of Vitamin D–a powerful cancer-fighting agent.So if sunscreen doesn’t protect us against skin cancer, what will?Fighting Skin Cancer by ‘Feeding’ your ...

Capsaicin, the oily compound in cayenne and its peppery cousins, is the active ingredient in many prescription and over-the-counter creams, ointments, and patches for arthritis and muscle pain; it's also used for treating shingles pain and diabetes-related nerve pain. Cayenne is thought to act as an anti-inflammatory and antioxidant. Sprinkle some onto your chicken soup to turbocharge that traditional cold remedy, since cayenne shrinks blood ...

Cinnamon is actually one of the most powerful healing spices, and has become most famous for its ability to improve blood sugar control in people with diabetes. As little as 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon a day could cut triglycerides and total cholesterol levels by 12 to 30 percent. Cinnamon can even help prevent blood clots, making it especially heart smart. Like many other spices, cinnamon has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. It's ...

Cloves contain an anti-inflammatory chemical called eugenol. In recent studies, this chemical inhibited COX-2, a protein that spurs inflammation (the same protein that so-called COX-2 inhibitor drugs such as Celebrex quash). Cloves also ranked very high in antioxidant properties in one study. The combination of anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties spells heaps of health benefits, from boosting protection from heart disease to ...

Coriander seeds yield cilantro, also known as Chinese parsley, a staple herb in Mexican, Thai, Vietnamese, and Indian cooking. The seeds have been used for thousands of years as a digestive aid. Try making a strong tea from crushed seeds (strain before drinking). The herb can be helpful for some people with irritable bowel syndrome, as it calms intestinal spasms that can lead to diarrhea. Preliminary studies in animals support another ...

Smash a clove of garlic; the odor comes from byproducts of allicin, the sulfur compound believed to be responsible for most of the herb's medicinal benefits and what gives garlic its bite. When eaten daily, garlic can help lower heart disease risk by as much as 76 percent: it moderately reduces cholesterol levels (between 5 and 10 percent in some studies), thins the blood and thereby staves off dangerous clots, and acts as an antioxidant. ...

This root has played a major part in Asian and Indian medicine for centuries, primarily as a digestive aid. Today researchers are most excited by ginger's ability to combat inflammation. Several studies have found that ginger (and turmeric) reduces pain and swelling in people with arthritis. It may work against migraines by blocking inflammatory substances called prostaglandins. And because it reduces inflammation, it may also play a role in ...

Mustard is made from the seeds of a plant in the cabbage family, a strongly anticancer group of plants. It contains compounds that studies suggest may inhibit the growth of cancer cells. Mustard also packs enough heat to break up congestion, the reason it was traditionally used in chest plasters. Like cayenne pepper, it has the ability to deplete nerve cells of substance P, a chemical that transmits pain signals to the brain, when used ...

Like cloves, nutmeg contains eugenol, a compound that may benefit the heart. Some historians link its popularity in the spice trade to the hallucinatory effects that result from ingesting large amounts. The euphoria, which is due to nutmeg's active ingredient, myristicin, is described as similar to that caused by the drug ecstasy. But it also packs some nasty side effects, and nutmeg poisoning is a very real risk. Medically, nutmeg (the ...

Perhaps it's no coincidence that 'sage' describes a wise person; the herb is a known memory enhancer and has been shown in some lab studies to protect the brain against certain processes that lead to Alzheimer's disease. In at least one human study, a sage-oil concoction improved the mood of participants, increasing their alertness, calmness, and contentedness. In a British study, healthy young adults performed better on word recall tests ...

Turmeric, the spice that gives curry powder its yellow hue, is used in Indian medicine to stimulate the appetite and as a digestive aid. But lately it's getting attention as a potentially powerful cancer fighter. The chemical responsible for turmeric's golden color, called curcumin, is considered a top anticancer agent, helping to quell the inflammation that contributes to tumor growth and working in much the same way as broccoli and ...

Mix equal parts ground nutmeg and honey and dab on your pimple. Let it sit for 20 minutes, then wash off. Compounds in nutmeg have strong antibacterial and antifungal properties, according to Green. Antimicrobials in honey also help to fight the infection and reduce inflammation.

To rev your digestive tract and prevent constipation, pulse a tablespoon of sesame seeds in a coffee grinder, then sprinkle the powder on other foods, like cereal, salads, or yogurt. Oil from the seeds lubricates your intestines, which helps dry stool move through more easily.

Give your throat a break with this peppery tea recipe. Place a teaspoon of black pepper in a teacup, fill with boiling water, cover, and steep for 10 minutes. Add two tablespoons of honey and drink. The pepper acts as a decongestant and the honey’s antibiotic qualities soothe the throat.

This rosemary rinse will help prevent your scalp from producing too much sebum, an oil that contributes to dandruff. Make a tea by adding rosemary leaves to one cup of boiling water. Cover and steep for 20 minutes, then strain and cool to room temperature. After you shampoo and condition, apply the tea as a final rinse. Massage into your scalp and don’t rinse it out.

To perk up a less-than-fresh mouth, chew five to 10 fennel seeds after you finish a meal—and swallow. Oils in the fennel aid digestion and deodorize your digestive tract, Green explains.

Reduce inflammation and soothe pain by placing a heaping tablespoon of oregano leaves in one cup of boiling water; steep for 10 minutes. Then scoop out the leaves and place them in the foot of a clean, used pair of sheet panty hose. Tie a knot in the open end. Press against the bruised area for 15 minutes, occasionally rewetting with the tea. The oregano oil helps heal the bruise.

Add these leaves to a bean-heavy dish to counteract the flatulent effects of the legumes. Basil helps prevent the formation of gas in the gastrointestinal tract.

Apply a combo of a half-teaspoon of meat tenderizer and two teaspoons of water to the irritated area and let sit for up to 30 minutes. The enzyme papain helps break down the proteins in the venom, according to Green, which reduces inflammation and pain.

Dab the sweet-smelling stuff on a tissue and sniff every so often. Green explains that the vanilla aroma triggers certain parts of your brain to produce endorphins, which are neurotransmitters that produce a sense of well-being. Also, studies show that vanilla helps reduce stress, which can lower pain sensitivity.

Add two tablespoons of thyme leaves to one cup of boiling water in a teacup, cover, and steep for 10 minutes. Strain and let the liquid cool, then dunk a cotton ball into the thyme tea and dab on your feet and between your toes. Let them air dry. Antifungal compounds in thymol kill the fungus causing your stinky feet.

Bitter Gourd is a tropical vegetable and is widely grown in places like India, China and neighbouring countries. It is a nutrient vegetable which contains Calcium, Phosphorus, Iron, Vitamin C and also Vitamin A, B1 and B2.It is a excellent tonic for the skin and its disorders such as itches,, rashes, and eruptions, hives and nettlerash, acne, pimples and blood boils, scabies, ringworm, even psoriasis. It is also used for patients with Diabetes ...

Indian Kinowood is commonly found in central and peninsular India. The bark,gum,flowers,leaves, heartwood of the plant are used for cure of boils,sores, burns and other skin related problems.

Black Berry - It is grown throughout the plains of India and the fruits,leaves,seeds and bark are used to treat sicknesses like asthma, ulcers, dysentry and diabetes.

The Creat is a annual herb found throughout India. It is a powerful drug for liver and allied complaints. It is a bitter tonic used in curing fever, worms, dysentery, general weakness, and excessive gas in the stomach.

Niruri is a annual weed mainly used for liver related diseases and is found to be effective in the treatment of infective hepatitis without any side effects. It is also used for constipation, and stomach ache, dyspepsia and dysentery.

Picrohiza root is a perennial herb found in alpine Himalayas from kashmir to Sikkim use mainly in the treatment of liver and related diseases.

The onion is a highly nutritive, energy-giving food, as well as a good medicinal herb. It is a good appetiser, antiflatulent, antiseptic, antipyretic, aprodisiac, tissue building and tissue building and cardiac tonic. Chewing on raw onions has proved efficacious in cases of spongy and bleeding gums, and for inflamed sore throats. It is a good tonic and medicine for menstrual disorders in females, and increases the amount of healthy sperm ...

A Mango tree is a large evergreen tree found all throughout India. It is rich in Vit A,C, flavones, carotenes, glucosides, sterol, termene, aromatic acids, essential oil, fatty acids and phenolics. It is a powerful nutritive fruit, containing most of the essential substances needed by our body. It contains vitamins and minerals along with important chemicals that keep our body fit and fine. A drink made from boiled unripe mango with salt ...

At least two different messages were gleaned from the experience with Ebola. First are the observations about those who were infected. The initial report[3]from 1976 in Zaire showed a high mortality rate, a lack of treatment, and a high transmission risk to care providers. A clinical consequence that was not appreciated until recently was the existence of "sanctuary sites" with viral persistence, the potential for sexual transmission, and the ...

Bloodstream infections Coram Specialty Infusion Services Totowa, NJ Coram Specialty Infusion Services is a homeinfusion provider, so naturally, they are concerned with preventing catheter-related infections. Donna Maslak, performance improvement coordinator, gave a little background on their situation: “The study began April 1, 2009, after identifying a significant increase in our bloodstream infection (BSI) rates with the ...

Sharon Regional Health System Sharon, PA Sally E. Tice, RN, MS, CIC, CHSP, nurse epidemiologist, offered a little background information: “Sharon Regional Health System (SRHS) participated in the VHA Rapid Adoption Network (RAN) as a performanceimprovement project targeting the reduction and elimination of catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CA UTIs). CA UTIs are the most frequently occurring ...

Texas Health, Presbyterian Hospital Dallas, TX Presbyterian Hospital was already doing well but strived to do better. In late 2008, the facility began a campaign against ventilatorassociated pneumonia (VAP). Mark Rose, RT, respiratory manager, explained: “Although we were already well below the national average, 8.9 infections per 1,000 ventilatordays, we wanted to make our staff better aware of the benefits befalling a robust ...

My story is not uncommon. Like many women, I have yo-yo dieted my entire life. I have done them all; always looking for the quick fix. After the birth of my son, 5 years ago, those diets just didn’t work anymore. I found myself eating 1200 calories a day with excessive workout sessions. This left me weak, irritable, and unsatisfied with my body. After being introduced to the medical staff at Progressive Health Institute, a simple blood test ...

After 18 years in the automotive industry. I was working 65 hours a week and eating everything and anything, whenever I could to the point of major discomfort and obesity. I am 5 foot 10 inches and weighed 312 lbs at over 50% body fat. A long-time friend got involved in HRT therapy and advised me to look into it. After minimal research I decided to visit a clinic to get started with my blood work. I found that I was really unhealthy at the age ...

Four and half years ago I made a decision that would change my life forever. I was tired of living the way I was. Fighting drugs and alcohol was a never ending battle that had taken a toll not only mentally but physically on me. Being a person that had always been very active in sports and had maintained usually good physical health, I had somehow become the exact opposite. The day I walked into a rehab facility I was both physically and ...

“Hi everyone,I dreamed about writting in this category (Sucess Stories) and I would like to share what just happened.I am married for 6 years, Lamont level 5 vaginismus, I already cried so much and felt shame and guilty for a long time. I almost give up to find a cure, but fortunately I started doing my own research again few months ago. After knowing dr Pacik I decided schedule the treatment and I made a choice: I chose to never fear again, I ...

As a social worker in the Kharkiv health department, Irina Mashtal spent a great deal of time talking about reproductive health issues with youth. But while working in a region with one of the largest populations of orphaned youth in Ukraine, Mashtal and her colleagues recognized that the specific needs of this group were unmet. Many children growing up in orphanages face challenges beyond the normal trials of entering adolescence, and Mashtal ...

By Kelly L. HollandPublic Health Program Manager, State Adolescent Health CoordinatorPennsylvania Department of HealthPartnering and PromotingPennsylvania’s Maternal and Child Health program partnered with the Pennsylvania Coalition to Prevent Teen Pregnancy, the Pennsylvania Department of Education and two local health Bureaus, Allentown and Bethlehem, to raise awareness of both the issue of teen pregnancy prevention and evidence-based ...

T.S. is a 45-year-old investment banker who developed erectile dysfunction (ED) and decreased libido over a period of several months. Initially, he visited his family physician, who told him he was too young and healthy to be suffering from a serious medical condition, advising him to reduce stress at work and have more “romantic time” with his wife of 10 years. T.S. did his best to follow these recommendations but continued to struggle with ...

Tracy 46A picture tells a thousand words, and the camera on Tracy?s phone told the real story of her aging skin. Tracy began to see the dark spots on the sides and the front of her face in photos that she would take with her six year old daughter. She felt her skin was papery, her pores looked huge and her sun damage was becoming more evident every day. She wanted to keep up with the younger moms when attending her daughter?s school and ...

Pat R. 65?My skin is firm, youthful and revitalized!?I certainly love being a Grandma but I was very upset when I started to look like one. My years of sun worshipping in my teens, 20?s, and even longer have certainly caught up with me, leaving brown spots and discoloration all over my face, neck, and chest. To make matter worse, my skin is starting to sag in those areas too? With each passing year these problems have become more and more ...

Gloria E. 45?Fraxel made me look younger and natural!?I had never heard of a Fraxel laser before, but one of my friends all of a sudden started looking younger and younger before my eyes, with no tell-tale signs of surgery. I could tell she wanted to keep her beauty secrets to herself, but after some prodding she finally spilled the beans, and I called About Face SkinCare that afternoon.Naomi administered three Fraxel laser treatments to my ...

Ginger 50Before Fraxel, "I looked 10 years older than I thought I did."Ginger Martin had worn glasses most of her life. When she had laser surgery, at the age of 49, and didn’t need glasses anymore, she was surprised by what she saw in the mirror. “I looked 10 years older than I thought I did,” says Ginger. That eye-opening experience left Ginger wanting to look “more fresh and youthful.Ginger lives in Marietta, Georgia and has four ...

Liz 23"I felt like my acne had become a permanent part of me."I will never forget the first day that I met with Naomi Fenlin. It’s essentially the day that I realized I could feel complete again. Not many people understand the emotional aspects of cystic acne that are tied with the physical pain, not to mention the fact that you wear it on your face. But I’m getting ahead of myself.My skin began showing problems when I started college. ...

Brightmore of South Charlotte is a full service senior living community in Charlotte, NC. Opening in April of 2015, Brightmore has a mission to provide a carefree, relaxed living atmosphere that focuses on their goal to have “life revolve around you”.   Their residents are offered a full range of social and wellness options including private dining, water aerobics, full service spa, monthly wine and cheese socials, trips to ...

Once active and independent, Anna relies on a walker now to maneuver gingerly through her home. She had twisted her foot, and the injury weakened her. But now with the support of her Senior Companion, Anna is regaining strength through aqua therapy twice a week.“In the water, I can walk again, I have more freedom. It’s liberating,” Anna, a former lifeguard, says. “I couldn’t do this without Betty.”Betty, the Senior ...

Mr. Chawla, a 62 year old female developed tinnitus 2 years ago, in both the ears.  Gradually the intensity went on increasing and became a continuous buzz.  She came to us for acupuncture therapy about 3 months back.  She was given daily treatment initially for 20 days and her tinnitus in right ear disappeared in this session of treatment and hearing loss also became alright.  Her treatment sessions were reduced to alternate ...

Mrs. Renu Sinha, a 45 years old female, suffered three repeated attacks of malaria leading to an enlarged spleen (4 times the normal size).  Splenetic functions were also deranged, her Hb came down to 6gm% and she was advised splenectomy (removal of spleen). Her appetite was very poor and she had severe hyper acidity, and could not perform any routine work.  Acupuncture was given daily for 20 sittings.  During this period her ...

Neeraj Kapoor, aged 14 years came to our clinic 12 years back with complaints of pain in left ear and hearing loss of 40 decibals.  He had been advised myringotomy by the western doctors.  Being afraid of surgery, he came to us for treatment with a acupuncture.  He was given ten regular sittings with acupuncture and moxibustion with which his pain and heaviness in the ear disappeared.  A repeat audiometry test showed complete ...

Mr. G.N.Khaitan aged 78 years, chairman of Radico Khaitan, used to suffer from Chronic migraines since he was 30 years of age, He had tried all types of treatment without success. He came to know about Dr. Kapur after watching a program on acupuncture with him about 10 years ago. He took a total of 30 treatment sessions with Dr. Kapur and thereafter has never suffered from any migraine headaches since the last 10 years. Recently he developed a ...

Mr. Nikhil Bharadwaj, aged 45 yrs, came to our clinic with complaint of lower backache radiating down to right thigh and leg.  Also, there was numbness in left toes. He could not walk for even two steps and was brought with the help of two attendants. His lower torso was tilted towards one side. He had been two attendants. His lower torso was tilted towards one side. He had been operated for the same six months ago, followed by a series of ...

Mrs. Manisha Garg, a 40 year old lady, came to us for the first time in May 2000 with complaints of double vision, severe vertigo, deterioration of vision, numbness, weakness and abnormal gait in the right leg and pain and heaviness in the right arm.  she also complained of frequency and urgency of urination.Her past history revealed that her problem started in March 1997 and she was diagnosed after an MRI as having multiple sclerosis. She ...

How one reader is discovering the joys of embracing a healthy lifestyle — a boosting her self-esteem in the process.I was always the big girl with the pretty face. I was the biggest one in the group ever since elementary school, and it didn’t help that I was tall, too.In high school, I was an officer in many organizations and was very active in choir and theater. I won’t lie: I was dissed here and there by certain male “friends” ...

1.  I was wondering if some of you have had some radical changes in your BP as a result of exercising more and eating a healthier diet. I'm currently at 138/92, I'm 40 y.o, 6'2" and about 230 lbs (on a good day, ha!). I ve tried BP meds before, and while they do a good job lowering the BP, I found my sex drive floundering. Anyone else experience this? Thanks Dcioby73   2.      Hi ...

Matt lives in an outer ring suburb of the Twin Cities. He likes his home and neighborhood; however, he relies on public transportation to get around, and there is only one grocery store within walking distance from his house. When he ran into a conflict with the one grocery store in the neighborhood, he found himself without a place to shop for food. Usually Matt shops on weekday nights, as crowds and loud noises trigger his ...

Calvin is a young man enrolled in college in Minnesota. During one semester, Calvin was diagnosed with a mental illness and had to take an extended leave for treatment. The school had a strict attendance policy, and when Calvin requested to re-enroll in his program, the school officials denied his request. Calvin had already invested a great deal of time, money, and energy in his chosen field of study and did not want to walk away from ...

     I was diagnosed in October last year as having functional neurological disorder. I didn’t know what this was or what it meant. In August I woke up one afternoon after feeling slightly off, with a massive vertigo attack. This vertigo lasted for months and during that time along with many scans my symptoms began to change. I didn’t realise that I was struggling my speech until it was pointed out to me by my parents. I ...

     After 6 years back pain and a radio frequency denervation which is still working 18 months on. This may have been trigger but that’s not the important bit here really…. I developed left foot drop, severe left leg weakness. I went from an fairly active 46 yr old lady with terrible back pain…but walking ok…to being pretty much immobile at times…with a walking stick to get about..leg muscle spasms, cramps….three ...

Hi guys, I'm from Poland, and I spend 5 years trying to restore my eyesight. I kid you not, but I tried almost all eye exercises books/methods that are out there. All of them promised results BUT NONE HELPED ME. Because of that I had 2 options:  1- continue wearing glasses and wait until I become blind (I had only -0.5 when I was 3 years old, but it reach -8 and 4 cyl astigmatism when I was 25 years old thanks to glasses) 2- do ...

On going, but definite success in my eyes! I have been saying to myself for a while that I would start my success blog here but haven't had the time or been waiting for more definitive success. However I have gotten so much good from tbis forum that I don't want to hold back anymore in case anyone else can be inspired by my journey. I started half heartedly maybe 2 or 3 years ago, but lived in a very dark apartment and was ...

Victoria’s Story. My name is Victoria and I am a six year survivor of lung cancer. I am now 24 weeks pregnant with our second miracle baby who is due in May.      Back in 2009, I was newlywed 29 year old teacher about to embark on one year teacher’s exchange program to Canada. I was having the required pre-trip medical tests, in particular a chest X-ray for Tuberculosis, identified a shadow in my lung.     I was ...

The Year in Infectious Diseases: The Top Three Stories in 2014      This is a review of 10 developments in the field of infectious diseases in 2014 that are likely to have a substantial impact on medical practice. They are listed in no particular order, but the top three (Ebola, hepatitis C, and antibiotic resistance) are the probable headliners. Comments will be brief, yet attempt to address issues that may not be ...

     I am 55 years old and have been married for 32 years. We have two wonderful grown daughters and a beautiful 4-year-old grandson. I grew up in an Irish Catholic family with seven brothers and sisters. My mother was an alcoholic. She was very abusive, and my dad did the best he could to protect us. She passed away when she was 55.      I started drinking and doing drugs at 11. I was severely addicted and ...

     In Sept 2011 I was diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis. In two months I had gone from a very active, physical athlete to walking with a significant limp. All sports activities came to a halt. I also have four children (under 9) that I was having trouble keeping up with. I was reluctant to get up and walk to the kitchen due to the pain I felt in my ankles and feet. After scouring the internet, I ran across Barbara's ...

     My story starts in January of 2006. I was 28 years old and had always been pretty healthy. Then I started to have strange headaches. They were probably initially caused by a kerosene heater that I had recently started using but I’m not sure. I started to worry about these headaches and over research them online and was afraid I had all kinds of terrible conditions. Eventually, I got over these fears and the less I ...

     Tree of Life is a wonderful place to rejuvenate on every level and to leave with the stuff to live more fully and authentically. Shabbat, Inipi, the people (underlined), the depth of the lessons and how seamlessly they integrated with other spiritual teachings and experiences I have experienced. I felt so much support in meditation times, which allowed me to come more fully to life. I also really enjoyed ...

T.S. is a 45-year-old investment banker who developed erectile dysfunction (ED) and decreased libido over a period of several months. Initially, he visited his family physician, who told him he was too young and healthy to be suffering from a serious medical condition, advising him to reduce stress at work and have more “romantic time” with his wife of 10 years. T.S. did his best to follow these recommendations but continued to ...

R.J., 52, is a retired professional athlete who began to experience difficulty maintaining an erection during intercourse. His primary-care physician prescribed Viagra and conducted a PSA blood test for prostate cancer, which came back normal. The physician did not test for testosterone, telling R.J. he was “too athletic to have low testosterone.” The Viagra worked for six months before R.J.’s erection difficulties resumed. R.J. ...

“Communication about our issues has become better. I feel like we understand each other.”“I certainly think a lot more about things before I jump to conclusions. LSC has helped me see a broader picture and helped me to gain awareness of things that I may not have been considering before. I have gained empathy and really appreciate what you did for my family.”“I am much calmer and happier.”“I have many more tools for coping and ...

Hi there!Yes, I was getting readings as high as 163/103 and my doc said its time to lose weight and she also put me on a diuretic to lose some water weight that had been creeping up on my ankles. I am not on BP meds, just the water pill. That was at the beginning of February and I've since shed 22 pounds and my BP has stabilized at a textbook 120/80. I'm nearing the end of my diuretic prescription and am assuming I may regain a few water pounds, ...

Name: Marylyn Robert, 25 years, GA. Crisis: Marylyn said during the interview; “I suffered from follicle Ovarian Cyst for more than a year. During this period, I struggled with consistent pain especially during deep penetration while having sex. My menstrual period was irregular coupled with chronic lower abdominal pain. I was so devastated and always unhappy with my condition as I also experience bleeding from my virginal. Heartburn, ...

Name: Antonio Wilson, 18 years Miraculous Cure: I had severe back aches when I was 16. It was strange and unsusual as I just turned 16 then. My belief was that back pain is usually associated with old people. When the pain started, I thought it was a mere stress that I will get over. I did not pay full attention to it at first because I thought it would wear out with painkillers. It rather got worse with much complaint. I couldn’t ...

Miracle of Moringa Leaves                 I am Ellena, from Russia. One fortunate day I landed in India on my first visit, on the shores of Goa. It was my Christmas vacation. A time for rejuvenate and detox. The plan was to sunbath at Goa beach for a yearly dose of vitamin D, some yoga and visit to naturopath.   I am suffering from chronic ...

 Traditional Ayurvedic Remedy Helped to Cure Itchy Skin.                 Ajay a college student, staying in college hostel. He was suffering from skin itching. First, he ignored the symptoms as just a passing phase. But itching spread further, it caused uneasiness and distracted him during studies. Thinking cause of itching may be the insect, he ...

Name: Yolanda Maxwell Age: 40 years Crisis: “I was sick for a while so I decided to visit the hospital to know what went wrong. It turned out to be malaria. I thought it was no big deal so the doctor prescribed some drugs which I bought and was using appropriately. But soon after, I started reacting negatively to the prescribed drugs. My tongue was swelling and swallowing anything even saliva became a huge problem. I was feeling so ...

My name is Wilson Taylor. I am 28 years and I was first diagnosed of Ulcer at the age of 25. I never knew the critical experience Ulcer patients go through until I was diagnosed of one. I knew quite well that my skipping of food and lateness in food intake resulted to this. As an Ulcer patient, I witnessed much pains from my stomach and hotness of the body. I found it very difficult to take regular food because I was told some foods ...

Name: John Lewis, 45 years. Crisis: “I suffered from diabetes for many years. Thirst, blurred vision, dry mouth and weight lost were constant symptoms during this period. Diabetes is indeed a deadly disease. I also realized that any bruises I had then take longer time to heal up. I was devastated and fed up of life. My meetings with my family doctor worsen the situation as I was given some medications and advised to limit my sugar ...

My name is Juliana Dickson aged 52. Having Arthritis on my right leg was a threat and a painful disease. When I was 40 years, I suffered difficulty walking with my right leg as my knee joint got swollen. My weight also added to the problem as I went through severe pains and stiffness. Sometimes, when I wake up, I find it difficult to carry my leg and this got worse as time goes on. I met with Dr. Richard who prescribed Cleofenac NS and ...

Name: Jeffrey Lawrence, 33 years. I suffered chronic malaria when I went to Africa for the first time on a business trip. I work as a contract Engineer who deals with structures. I have never witnessed a kind of malaria in my life. I realized every pain I went through was as a result of the severe malaria. After a week of resumption at work, I started feeling sick. At first I thought it was normal due to the change of environment. I ...

Name: Rosangela Santos, 38 years, Brazil Crisis: I had problem with sleeping when I was in my late 20s. I experienced insomnia for many years without knowing the basic cause. This resulted to restlessness, tiredness at work, pain and fatigue. As a result of this, I found my nights displeasing. I work with a duct cleaning company. I always apply all energy to make sure I get exhausted so that I would be able to sleep well at night. ...

My name is Benedict Townsend, 42 years. I really benefited from my father who was an agrarian. When I was very young at the age of 8, I had an eye defect so I could not see well. My eyes got affected by gas. I went through much pain as I could not see well. This also affected my schooling then. I was given various eye medications with drops at hospital. Even with my consistence with the drugs, I still could not see clearly. The ...

I am Tony Martins. I fought with high blood pressure for several years until I met with garlic. During the period I was hypertensive, I encounter several problems that are dangerous. I could not breathe well and my sight was not clear enough. Always feeling unwell and having pains all over my body I regularly visit the hospital to check my blood pressure and get drugs that only helped to reduce it a little. After so many years ...

Name: Akin Rose, 34 years I had difficulty during child birth. It was actually my first. The baby stayed for about eleven months in my womb before delivery. During this period, I went through serious pain. I was so depressed, anxious and confused as doctors tried many times. My fear was that something bad might happen. I decided not to go under the knife because I was afraid and not willing to. My grandmother took me to a place where ...

Name : Craig Williams, 24 years. I have heard several stories about medical recoveries using herbs but never had an experience. I looked forward to trying whenever I had the opportunity. Soon the opportunity came. I had malaria and it seemed like my prayer had been answered. I found it easy because I was not bedridden, I could walk around the house. Immediately, I begged my brother to get me some leaves. He thought I was crazy, I knew ...

Name - Rose Fletcher : 20 years Few years ago, I noticed some irritation on my lap and I was really scared. I called the attention of my elder sister to it and she told me it was ringworm. It was really itchy, I couldn’t get my hands off my lap because of this soothing satisfaction I got from touching it softly. Little did I know it was to my detriment as the pleasure I derived made me touch it the more. The worm had extended its ...

Name : Paula Jefferson, 20 years. As a child, I suffered a great deal of sleep disorder. I find it difficult to fall and stay asleep without problems. This affected my academics negatively back in school. I was not productive in any activity I involved in. I was gradually losing my self-esteem as a child. My parents were not aware, I had to open up to mom. It was insomnia and I was beginning to lose it as a child. My mom discussed ...

Name : Majeed Hassan, 35 years. I’m a very active person. I love my job and my customers love me because I’m very lively. I also come in contact with a lot of people from different walks of life. One of my customers had a chesty cough, I was unfortunate. I got infected with a cough too. It was a terrible one for me as I knew the cough would affect my productivity for the next few days. I needed something to stop it badly. ...

Name : Matt Diggy, 25 years. I went camping in the woods with a couple of friends last year. It promised to be fun, everyone was in the right mood and I was not going to miss any bit of it. Then something happened, my skin started itching me, I thought my body was reacting to the leaves I came in contact with. I was wrong because rashes had covered my whole body. One of my friends saw it and called it measles, I felt bad because I ...

Name : Ettorah James, 32 years. I’m a lover of food. I just love to keep my mouth busy. I usually look forward to all forms of celebration because I know that something nice would be served. I love trying new foods too. I don’t hesitate to eat anything I’ve not tasted before when I visit new places. And of course, my body responds well to whatever I eat. However, I had an unforgettable experience a few years back. I attended a ...

Name : Vicky Rubin, 30 years. One of my greatest fears in life is falling sick. I don’t like taking pills and injections. Luckily for me, I don’t usually fall sick. I had a sore throat that hurt so badly that I couldn’t swallow anything without feeling pain in my throat. I loved eating but I could not eat, it was terrible. I had to open up to my colleagues at work when they noticed I was not willing to eat during break. I also ...

Name : Shawn Benson, 27 years. Over the years, exercise has not been a part of my activities. I knew it was important and it had a lot of health benefits, especially for someone like me who does not eat right. But then, I was not sick so I felt no need to involve in a regular exercise. I had this friend who was a long-distance runner, he would boast of the long distances he covered and as always, I told him I could cover such and much ...

Name: Tasha Daniels, 20 years. Of all the minor skin diseases that I know of, I despise boil the most. From the excruciating pain that has a ripple effect of headache, to the irritating pus that oozes out. Not to talk about the annoying itching that tempts you to scratch the neighboring region of the affected zone. I dislike everything about the boil. I had my worst nightmare when I got infected with the boil under my armpit. That's one ...

Name: Bonnie Peters, 33 years. One of the things I’m proud of is my good skin. It gives me great delight when I get good comments from people who admire it and wish they had such a beautiful smooth skin as mine. Another enviable thing was I could apply any beauty product and body cream without having my skin react negatively. So I was up and everywhere with no particular product, I tried everything I came across with pride. But my ...

Name: Oliver Campbell, 24 years. “What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger” was a philosophy I held on to for many years. It was at the background of my thoughts. All my decisions are hinged on this. It was good for me because I never backed out of situations. I usually think my way through with this philosophy at the background of my thoughts. I love multitasking in my head, thinking through many things at the same time and ...

Name: Oliver Campbell, 24 years. “What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger” was a philosophy I held on to for many years. It was at the background of my thoughts. All my decisions are hinged on this. It was good for me because I never backed out of situations. I usually think my way through with this philosophy at the background of my thoughts. I love multitasking in my head, thinking through many things at the same time and ...

Name: Micheal Collins, 18 years. As a young child, I loved playing video games and surfing the web. I stare into my TV and computer screens for hours without moving an inch. Sometimes, I go without food because I'm just too engrossed in every moment I find myself before the screen. My obsession became stronger as months passed by. There were times I wouldn't step outside my room for days. The only way to hurt me was to keep me away from ...

Name: Ade Josiah, 25years. I'm an African, I love my culture as it's so rich. Healing stories without medications are not strange to me. I remember one time I had chicken pox as a child. I was given a separate room to curtail the spread of the disease. I was treated with several herbs and I was healed. The amazing thing is that those that treated me were so confident in all they administered. They knew it would work ...

Name: Allegra Ayida, 21 years. As an international student high school student, I was exposed to different practices. Some of which I never believed because they had no scientific evidence. However, those involved in these practices had deepened convictions about every move they made. One of such experiences was when I had a serious illness. I couldn't figure out what to call it. I had a fever, with rashes on my skin. I was also vomiting ...

Name: Katherine Allyson, 21 years. For several years, I battled with acne on my skin. The annoying thing was that they differed with respect to the affected area. The one on my face was different from the one on my back. I had on the upper part of my chest too. I visited lots of dermatologists, ran series of tests and got various treatments too. Yet, there was no total solution as what appeared to work for one part, did not work for ...

Name: Travis Chandler, 31 years. As a little child, I could remember the bad smell that oozed from my mother’s legs every time she took off her shoes. It was really embarrassing. She used several treatments but never got a permanent cure. I never knew athlete’s foot could be hereditary. Maybe it’s not. But all that kept ringing in my head was the case of my mother’s feet and how she found no permanent cure for her condition. I ...

Name: Alicia Sanders, 27 years. I never knew I could have a chronic illness till it happened. My daily intake of carbohydrates before the illness was without control. Till I observed my frequent urination, I thought everything was perfect. This continued for months and I didn’t get any treatment. Little did I know that things were becoming worse. I could remember having a bruise and it took weeks to heal. There were days I had fatigue ...

Name: Sammy Dolan, 31 years. As a child, I suffered a fatigue for a really long time. Some people thought I was a very lazy person because I get tired before completing any task. The truth is I wear out easily. Sometimes, I become weary doing nothing. This became an issue that bothered my parents for a long time. I tried every medication I was given but there was no improvement. My grandmother came visiting from the village ...

Name: Alan Barago, 45years. I’ve been involved in farming activities since childhood. I had a small farm at age seven, I love farming. The joy of planting a seed and watching it grow into a tender plant, nurturing it to maturation and finally watching it get harvested is indescribable. I have never practice mechanized farming. I hope to do that in the nearest future when I have the resources. However, I work tirelessly on my farms ...

I just had my second baby when the cruel rheumatoid arthritis targeted me. It was very difficult for me to manage my job, my newly born baby and also his naughty elder brother and my family. The intense pain in my joints made me good for nothing. That horrible swelling on my joints made me look so deformed. I started feeling helpless. I, then, went to a doctor who prescribed me hundreds of medicines but nothing helped to bring me back to ...

Today I want to share my story with people who seek the solution to every problem in allopathic medicines. Firstly, I want to tell you how disastrous their side effects can be. In my early twenties, people used to call me White Eddy Murphy for I had been a very humorous man. Soon after my graduation, when people were planning their future, I experienced the shattering of my dreams because I had been diagnosed with Chronic Kidney Disease. ...

I just had my second baby when the cruel rheumatoid arthritis targeted me. It was very difficult for me to manage my job, my newly born baby and also his naughty elder brother and my family. The intense pain in my joints made me good for nothing. That horrible swelling on my joints made me look so deformed. I started feeling helpless. I, then, went to a doctor who prescribed me hundreds of medicines but nothing helped to bring me back to ...

Name: Lawrence Benson, 22 years. I never knew what constipation meant till I suffered it. I thought it was the same thing as indigestion. I was wrong. It happened that I could not defecate easily when I visited the toilet. And when I eventually did, I still had a feeling that not all the feces were out. I felt it wasn’t a bad situation since some part of it came out. The next day was worse, my stomach was bloated and beating it, it ...

Name: Chris Morgan, 31 years.Growing up was very rough and tough for me. I had to fend for myself. I took up a factory job. It was fun but stressful. There was a lot to do. Lots of carrying, truck pushing, offloading, machine operations etc. I was in love with the job. Sometimes, I worked without my safety goggles. Since I never needed it for some activities, I didn’t see it as mandatory. Often times, my manager complained, emphasizing on ...

Name: Elaine Gilbert, 24 years. Few years ago, I had irregular menstrual periods. This didn’t raise much concern as I’ve heard from several people it happens once in a while. This began to raise a lot of questions in my head when I observed it had lasted for a whole year. I felt much more concerned when someone told me it was an abnormal condition and that it required medical attention. I hurriedly picked my phone and surfed the ...

Name: Mia Woodward, 20 years. One of the amazing moments I experienced was when I enjoyed the benefits of herbs. I was on vacation with family and friends when I had this terrible stomach ache. It felt like I had swallowed poison and was going to die anytime soon. I was turning back and forth, lying with my face down. I was in so much pain. I cried bitterly. My people came to my rescue, they initially thought it was a prank. That ...

Name: Crowley Brandon, 35 years. Looking back at my twenties, there are some unforgettable experiences I had. While some experiences brought pleasant memories, some made my eyes teary. I was young and full of life. I was ready to explore new things. This reflected in my sexual life as I had multiple sexual partners. It seemed I was on a quest till I contracted gonorrhea. I went through so much pain, with my testicles swollen and the tip ...

Name: Sarah Ford, 29 years. One of my worse moments in life was when I had my vagina bleeding and a chronic abdominal pain. Coupled with this pain was indigestion. It was very uncomfortable for me. I later got to know from the test results it was ovarian cyst. My mom had suffered from ovarian cyst a few years back, I’m not sure it’s hereditary. During that period, I felt so much pain when having penetrative sex. I had to be celibate ...

Name: Gregory Smith, 37 years. There are many disadvantages attached to living in an overpopulated environment. I was once a victim of one of such disadvantages. Infectious diseases thrive easily in these environments, thus leaving the reason for my contracted tuberculosis not farfetched. I couldn’t figure where I got it from, I guess it didn’t even matter. It was a terrible experience for me because I couldn’t afford proper health ...

Name: Mike Canning, 55 years. I was eating my favorite meal one day when I suddenly felt a sharp pain on the gum around my molars. I couldn’t finish the meal because of the pain. Chewing became almost impossible for me. I also noticed I had a bad breath. My gum was swollen and tender. It was bleeding too. This was a bad experience for me because I couldn’t eat what I loved. I didn’t feel comfortable too. I talked with virtually ...

Name: Lara Triaca, 26 years. I used to love highly spiced foods till I was diagnosed with peptic ulcer at the age of 20. There were days my activities were interrupted because of the severe pain I had in my chest and upper abdomen. There were days where vomiting preceded the severe pain. My grandparents could not take care of me, they both prayed for a miracle. This continued for a while till I came in contact with a man that provided me ...

Name: David Morrison, 27 years. It started with a headache and body weakness, I felt it was as a result of the stress I had subjected myself to on the previous day. I had no idea of what it was till it graduated the next day. I started having contractions in my lower abdomen, coupled with cold. This was more than I could bear, I thought to myself. My body temperature rose beyond normal. I knew what it was. Typhoid fever was something I ...

Name: Matilda Millar, 64 years. Arthritis is common among the aged. I don’t consider myself as old yet, I was just unfortunate. Mine started with little pain and stiffness around the knee of my left leg. Later on, the situation became worse. I couldn’t walk properly without going through so much pain at every slight bend of my joint. Many advised me to apply ice on the affected joint which I did. Still, there was no improvement. ...

Name: Mia Woodward, 20 years. One of the amazing moments I experienced was when I enjoyed the benefits of herbs. I was on vacation with family and friends when I had this terrible stomach ache. It felt like I had swallowed poison and was going to die anytime soon. I was turning back and forth, lying with my face down. I was in so much pain. I cried bitterly. My people came to my rescue, they initially thought it was a prank. That ...

Name: Farida Mercy, 41years As a mother of four, the well being of my children is my top priority. Every child has that one thing that unsettles him/her. I had been a little bit worried for quite sometime because of my first son, Gary. Gary is a happy child, he has a very big appetite but his stomach is greatly sensitive. This means that any slight irritation of his stomach, he stools.   For some time we tried some pills and ...

Name: Melinda Brown, 26 years. Every singer has a common fear. That is "common cold". It seems so small, but it is a situation that can be both embarrassing and annoying. There are certain periods of the year when my body becomes easily susceptible to cold. Whenever I'm down with the cold, it would take a very long period before it went and that affected my singing career.   I sing as the lead singer in a band in church, we ...

Name: Janet Grey, 24years Do you know one of the things I hate most about being a female? Menstrual cramps! I have three sisters and none of them have cramps as bad as mine. I have had to skip so many important occasions in my life due to the unbearable cramps.   My mother suggested exercises but it didn't work for me at all, I found it hard to stand during my period. How was I supposed to do sit ups? I felt my case was ...

Name: Alliu Jonathan 30years I suffered from bad breath for as long as I was conscious that I had it. Desperate to be free from the stigma, I followed the advice from a neighbor and I used ground garlic, it turned out to worsen my situation. Friends had to stand a long distance to discuss with me. I moved close, they drew backwards. I was really depressed so I stopped trying. It badly dealt with my dream of becoming a motivational ...

Name: Elisha Morim, 23 years. I am a softball player. I love the game so much that it has become a part of my being. Some months ago, I had a burning itch around my groin area. It was itchy, red and ring shaped like a rash. I was worried but I had to wait till the softball training was over. I got home in the evening only to find out that the rash had found its way to my inner thighs and a part of my buttocks. The itching had worsened ...

Name: Patricia McLaughlin, 56years.  Two months after my Fiftieth birthday, I started having severe pains in my hip and my knee. My knees were swollen, joint were stiff and aching around my joint.   I started having stiffness; they were really bad in the morning. I wasn't able to walk. My husband Jeff suggested that I saw a doctor but I objected. I told him it was just stress. That's what I thought it was. I got some ...

Name: Joshua Rasmussen, 34years Asthma is one of those chronic illnesses that has no cure. It's quite scary to have a condition that you have live with everyday of your life, knowing that with one single mistake one could die.   Growing up, my mother did all the worrying, she made sure I always had my inhaler and I stayed in clean environment. I on the other hand, was carefree and forgetful. I was always caught up in the ...

Name: George L. Harding 26years. Eight years ago I was diagnosed with HIV. I was still in the university then. I had to carry on regardless, although a few friends found out and tried to stay clear of me. My wayward lifestyle had landed me in a serious situation.   I went for regular check-ups and I was on meds. My CD4 count at the time was about 160. I complained to the doctor about the weight lost, but he assured me that ...

Name: Donna Whitehurst 45years I suffered a lot after my divorce, my heart was badly broken and I was left with a lot of debt to pay. I started drinking. It was the only way I could take my mind off my troubles.   My daughter Sherry, she worried about the rate at which I drank. Sherry tried to get me to stop drinking but we always ended up having fights. I was depressed.   First, it was the headaches (particularly ...

I began coughing some weeks ago. Initially, it was nothing serious .It began with a few coughing fits and sneeze. I never really took it serious I thought it would just disappear after some days like it used to, but I was wrong, it remained and became worse. The cough later graduated to chest pain and I had to visit the doctor once. I couldn’t honour the appointment a second time due to my very busy schedule. One night, it became ...

My name is Matthias,and head coach and sport director for St. Judes, where I worked for six years. I retied later and moved to my family house in the village,where I became useless and spent more of my time sight-seeing and watching fat cows munch greedily on the greens of the village valley. I barely took notice of my weight. I had gotten fat and didn’t even remember what exercise is. My problem would begin years later when I started ...

My grandchildren arrived to my home for Christmas. I had missed the lot of them. My son and his wife had brought them to spend the holidays with me. I made a lot of cookies and soup to see that they were very comfortable. But I forgot to make preparation for mosquito nets, haven forgotten that the kids are very prone to malaria, owing to their genotypes. They started showing malaria symptoms days into their stay. But I didn’t really ...

Joshua arrived from his school one afternoon and had bread and cold tea for lunch. He started complaining of stomach ache not long after he left home to play and one of his friends would come screaming from the local football pitch behind our flat minutes later. My son was on the bare floor writhing in pain. His discomfort was so glaring that I could almost feel it in me. He cried so much that I could barely hold myself together. We ...

Matthew was seven when he convulsed for the first time. I was so scared that I could only scream and run as the nurse rushed him through the hospital lobby. The doctors performed series of tests and concluded that he had severe malaria. It was almost unbelievable because I couldn't imagine him getting a mosquito bite quite easily. He was stabilized and treated for days and discharged. The following week, it came back again and he became ...

Jane used to be a very good woman until she lost her husband. A few relatives came by to render their condolences, while her sisters stayed back, but it was never enough to bring her back to her normal self.She would spend most of her time alone on the balcony, deep in thought. She withdrew from the social circles and spent many times lamenting about how terrible anything is. I happened to be a frequent visitor in their home, due to the ...

I was out of town for one week to visit a distant relative. Due to the fact that the journey down there was unplanned, I couldn’t pack most of my essentials and just assumed that I would use hers. The week-long holiday at her place was interesting. But had I known, I wouldn’t have used her body cream. I had thought that I could use almost any cream and be fine with it. I used her soap and body lotion without giving a ...

I’ve had a long history of stomach cramps. In my younger years,it came very frequently and I would visit my family nurse. I left for the states when I was twenty and started living all by myself. This meant that I had to take care of myself and any discomfort that may arise in case of any emergency. I made a few friends in school who I sometimes spend my free time with. We formed study groups and would travel the city all together. I ...

I work in a local factory four miles away from home, Owning to the nature of my job, and the unavailability of a transport system in the wee hours of the morning, I had to trek to work. I got so used to it that I didn't notice it's effect on my ageing body. I started noticing some difficulty in breathing every morning, or most of the time when on my way to work. I disregarded it and assumed it was only shortness of breath and nothing ...

I am not used to working late, but I had to adjust to such condition due to the absence of a colleague yesterday. I worked in a security firm and I had never for once, arrived home later than six pm. My partner had called around afternoon that his attention was needed back home urgently. The onus fell on me as I had to input all the necessary security data for the day and the past week. When I got home, it was almost midnight and I was ...

I was invited to a friend’s party last week where all sort of refreshments were served. I must have taken something my body system wasn’t used to in the course of the party because I began stooling shortly after eating. I visited the toilet many times that evening and almost ruined my pants. It was very tiring. Within an hour, I knew I was losing my strength. I managed to drive myself home that night and crashed into a sofa. I was ...

I had a long history of pimples. It started showing up when I was fourteen. I proudly too it as a sign of puberty, and would pop it whenever I spotted one on my face. It became uncontrollable and irritating when I clocked twenty. The better part of my face was covered in pimples and I would stay indoors or isolated most of the time. At a point, going to school also became unbearable because of the tag and jeers I got from my peers then. ...

Name: Kim Kush 25 years. All my life I had depended on my inhaler and regular treatments. Most weeks I had to visit the hospital, I was tired. The expense of asthma prescriptions were outrageous especially because I just started fending for myself. I felt it was time I stopped being dependent on my mum.   Growing up she would keep track of different inhalers and medications, I never knew how much pain that was till I started ...

Name: Naeyelli Hopkins 35years. At some point in my life, I cared so much about my outlook! All that changed when I lost a beauty pageant in high school to a girl slightly fatter. I gave in to depression. I started to care less about my health, I ate really poorly. My parents were concerned since it was something small that caused my drastic deterioration. Many times I missed appointments with my therapist. By the time I realized I was ...

Name Hannah Francis, 61years My health goal is to minimize my stroke and if possible eliminate it. I developed a stroke 3 years ago after my only son died in a car accident with his pregnant wife. Even I should have been careful since I knew of my family's history of stroke. I had poor cholesterol level.   I went directly for Complementary and Alternative Medical Treatments (CAM), one can't be too careful with the use of ...

Name: Gracie Thompson 45years When my daughter Jenny was nine months old, she started crying like she was in great discomfort. She was! My husband is a doctor. He thought it was the regular teething problem that all infants faced at her age. He administered paracetamol to her, she didn't improve. We visited the hospital and she was diagnosed with Sickle cell anaemia.   From then on it had been running out of one situation to ...

Name: Lizzy Parker, 27years I have had to use Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) mask while sleeping for a period of 4years. I was in my late teens when I was diagnosed with sleep apnea.   My mother told me that she came to check me one night, I was snoring and then I stopped breathing. She was very afraid that she tried to wake me up. I woke up startled to see her there. Two other nights she came by and watched it ...

Name: Katelyn Moore, 40 years. In 2007, I was diagnosed with acute hepatitis B and I was pregnant. I was devastated. There was no doubting that my child would be infected and scared for life because of numerous mistakes I had made. At some point in my life, I got caught up in a drug web. I got infected through unsterilized needles. I am grateful it was not HIV.   I started my medications and stayed hooked to my doctor. ...

Name: Koffi Allen 55years cancer. I frequently had to get up at night to use the toilet. My wife Mary was concerned at how frequent I would get up each night. Mary took the pain of researching the symptoms. Prostate cancer was one of the suggestions she came up with. I on the other hand thought that it was one of those occurrences that would come and go. Mary was too concerned to let it go. She complained to our family doctor and I was asked to ...

Name: Carrey Heather 26years I grew up in a polygamous family, constantly been compared with my step-sister, she was better than me in every way. I tried so much to lose weight, succeed academically and attract attention but I kept failing. I fell into deep depression. My parents didn't seem too concerned or perhaps they never noticed.   My life became characterized by a cycle of bingeing. I consumed large amounts of food ...

Name: Clara Anderson 24years I had tried everything that I could for my bad breath but nothing seemed to be working. So I decided to go for thorough dental check up. I was told I had Gingivitis. The dentist said it could get worse because I hadn't been paying attention to the other obvious signs my mouth gave me. I bled often when I brushed. I assumed it was the bristles of my brush and so I changed to a softer one. But that ...

Name: Thomas Parkinson 49years Once at a family function I started feeling fatigued and nauseated. I tried to go outside because I thought it was the stuffy environment that triggered the tiredness. I collapsed, my heart failed.   I was rushed to the nearest clinic and I was advised to go for more tests. It was quite shocking since I was a little young. I thought heart problem was for older adults. The weeks that followed ...

Name: Julie Robb 40years I woke up one morning to a horrendous discovery; my bed was wet stained with blood. I had just miscarried my two and half months old pregnancy, the fourth miscarriage in that year. I felt confused, sad and all alone. More so, because my husband was on an official trip, I didn't know how I would break the news that would break his heart again.   After all efforts to conceive again failed, my husband ...

Name: Ankur Rahman 35years In year 2010, I noticed that I had burning sensations while trying to pass out urine. I waved it, thinking it was a result of what I had eaten. I had a really chilly meal that afternoon. Soon, passing out urine became painful and the urine was cloudy and dark red in color. The smell was awful. I started using some drugs but the symptoms got worse.   I complained to the doctor, I laid down my ...

Name: Martha Ambessa, 24 years. I’ve always loved the physical changes that come with puberty as a girl child. In every way, I was mentally prepared for motherhood in years to come. However, I did not know my desires would be laced with pains. When I started having my period, I was in so much pain. It was so bad my mental preparedness couldn’t stop me from looking forward to menopause at such a very age. The monthly pain was ...

Name: Serita Knox, 32 years. In the year 2012, I was robbed in my apartment. These guys broke into my house in the middle of the night. I was living alone at that time, I loved my privacy. I was deep into my sleep when I heard a loud noise in my living room. I already knew what was happening as I heard different voices, I knew it was a robbery. I’ve never been so scared all my life. I laid still in my bed with my heart beat ...

Name: Michael Gilligan, 33 years. Getting my diagnosis was a negative in the beginning for me. When my doctor told me that I had type 2 diabetes, I felt so bad that I brought this upon myself. I spent so much time blaming myself about it. I wished there was something I did right. It’s a different case now for me because I have done something about it now and that’s what counts. Back then, the journey from the couch to the TV was ...

Name: Amber Gow, 26 years. Back then in high school, I did everything I could to look attractive. It was our prom night and everyone looked dapper. I was not left out; my short black dress was very classy. Amidst all the glitz and glamour, my crew decided we looked different. The plan was a uniform lip stick color. Majority opted for the black color; I was left with no choice than to agree with everyone. I can remember the ...

Name: Daniel Winans, 23 years. As a little child, I was diagnosed with ulcer. I usually had a burning abdominal pain that sometimes lasted for hours. Although this pain left anytime I used antacids, the fear of its return engulfed my mind. My parents were also worried; I was too young to be undergoing so much pain at that age. My breakthrough began when my father’s friend came to visit us. I was enjoying one of his funny stories ...

Name: Luke Wilson, 21 years. I love football. I was a very good player till I got injured on the football pitch during our community shield final match. There was a collision between me and a very huge defender. Before you could say jack, I was already on the ground. I was scared I had a broken bone because I couldn’t stand on my feet. I was right, my left leg was fractured. I got immediate medical attention from the on-ground ...

Name: Fela Okoro, 24 years. I faced several challenges when I became sexually active. One of those challenges was premature ejaculation. I was a novice in the game. I had heard different stories of how men went for several minutes without orgasm when involved in sexual activities. Everything I heard over time was like fiction to me. In my case, it never happened. I was worried and ashamed of myself. I couldn’t talk to anyone about it ...

Name: Stella Wesley, 29years. Some years ago, I suffered a series of heart breaks. Every guy I dated had a reason to leave me. I didn’t know what chased them away. In no time, I had slipped into depression. I became a heavy drinker. I no longer cared about my looks. I felt life had nothing meaningful to offer since the love I had long dreamt of kept hurting me. I knew deep down I was losing it. I just couldn’t wrap my head around ...

Name: Laraba Tyler, 40 years. I’m glad things have changed. Now, I can share my story with laughter. I could remember years ago, when my thoughts of committing attained maturation. I was duped by conmen after I got a loan from the bank. My house and car was about to be taken from me, it was as if my whole life came crumbling right before my eyes. Several suicide thoughts ran through my mind; I wanted to die but I wanted a painless ...

Name: Graham Cole, 31years. Sometime ago, I wanted to build muscles so I hit the gym. I had all my kits in place. I didn’t see the need for a personal towel since the gym provided members with towels during workouts. I had a partner; he motivated me to push myself beyond my limits. I always made use of the towel because of my sweat. It felt good I sweated profusely after every round of training. I was happy with myself; at least ...

Name: Phil Lockwood, 19 years. I had always thought my sight would never improve. People with common eye defects always got correction glasses that helped improve their eye sight. For me, it was a different case because I could see clearly. I had no difficulty with reading things, near or far. However, there is little problem I have. After long reading hours, my eyes become red and teary. I go through so much pain too. Mom had told me ...

Name: Susanna Bagwell, 28 years. From my family history, I was made to understand there were certain illnesses that kept recurring. Thus, it was not strange if anyone had any of the diseases since it was peculiar to our bloodline. Kidney stone was one of them. Although, the cases of kidney stones weren’t usually treated as the stones will pass with time, I learnt that much fluid intake will ease the pain and aid the passage of ...

Name: Abbot Albert 30yearsI have been having boils since I was 25years. I mistakenly thought it was part of adulthood. I had symptoms of anaemia (blood shortage) which included headache and fatigue, so I used blood tonic as one of my medications.  Then I noticed that whenever I used the blood tonic, boils would appear on my head and in my arm pit. All the times I have had boils they haven’t been that bad! Last week Thursday, ...

Name: Gary Wright 40years For about 21years, I had gotten used to the conclusion that I had a really sensitive stomach lining. Not a month passed by without me having stomach issues. I could have diarrhea for a whole week, it usually came with a lot of stooling.   Most times, I tried to stay away from foods that I had noticed triggered this problem but it didn’t seem to help much. After the episodes, I would always be ...

Name: Rahman Dara 20 years  My friends and I were out on a site seeing expenditure. It had been a great day but it ended quite badly. My little finger got caught in the middle when Jack slammed the car door. It hurt like hell.   Immediately it happened, he tried to help me rub it in but I wouldn't let him touch it. He said that rubbing it would reduce the pain. Later, I noticed that it was swelling and the pain ...

Name: Pam Anthony 26years While I was growing up, everyone admired my beautiful skin, most especially my face. Since then, I have taken my facial appearance of topmost priority. So you can imagine my reaction when I realized that I was having serious break outs, I was terrified. My mother told me it was normal and that in a couple of weeks it would disappear on its own. But not me I couldn't wait for weeks.   The aches were ...

 Name: Bobby Ray 24years I was quite excited when I got my canine companion, Harry. I have always wanted to have a pet but my mom wouldn't have any of it. She felt it was a lot of responsibility and that I was not ready for it. I guess she was right. When I moved to my own apartment in the city, I bought my first dog. We lived very happily together until the time I contacted ring worm one way or the other from ...

Name: Abel Sebastian, 35 years. In a world where modern machines are gradually replacing manual labour, the disadvantages of technology aren’t usually mentioned. I sit for long hours at work; I didn’t know this would lead to a complication for me in the nearest future. As a result of my “inactivity”, I already had complications at my back and legs. My back was no longer as flexible as it used to be. I couldn’t bend it ...

Name: Tina Roland, 31 years. I love clubbing and drinking. It gives me joy. However, the migraines that accompany my night activities are usually discouraging. Sometimes it made me feel alcoholic drinks were not made for me. There was a time I considered cutting off alcohol totally. I wasn’t addicted, but thoughts of partying without drinking are just unimaginable. That would be very boring! A couple of weeks ago, I was out of ...

Name: Hayley Gilbert, 24 years. My menstrual periods are usually filled with dramatic episodes, from abrupt mood swings to temporary loss of appetite; I could go on and on. During these times, I hardly find anything interesting. The menstrual pain is the worse of them all. It was always terrible. In spite of my personal drama, my menstrual cycle was always stable till a few months ago. I noticed some irregularities in my cycle. ...

Name: Morgan Reynolds, 26 years. I have always been for healthy eating. I believe eating right can save us from diseases that we might not even think of. I try as much as I can to eat good foods in the right quantity. The good thing is I even started a campaign for healthy eating and living in my community. At one of our town hall meetings, lunch was served. I didn’t like the food but I had to eat it. As the leader, I had to keep ...

Name: Phyllis Marshall, 21 years. One of the things I’m grateful to God for is the gift of a good mother. My mom is a chef, she cooks really well. I want to be like her, if not better in the nearest future. She is also generous with her culinary knowledge and she never hesitates to teach all I want to learn. During one of our culinary classes, I was supposed to cook without her supervision. I was overly excited, it was written all ...

Name: Abbey Abner 20years My mother said I started having pus like liquid dripping from my ears at the early age of 5 years. She said I would cry all night. I struggled all through my teenage years with ear infection. Apparently, it was kind of hereditary in my paternal side of the family.   I grew up constantly using pills and visiting the hospital. At some point in my life, I feared that I was going to lose my hearing. It's ...

Name: Wright Pan 40years I have never been married. So I had issues with my sexual life. I was a free one, with multiple sexual partners. I wonder how I never contacted a terrible incurable disease. It so happened one weekend after I had gone out and enjoyed myself; I started experiencing pain in my lower back and during ejaculation. It was quite unusual.   My medical care giver told me that I had chronic bacterial ...

Name: Jossy Millows 25 years It's funny how I grew up all my life loving and consuming milk, and suddenly becoming allergic to it. I was at a friend’s place for a couple of weeks for a particular training course when I started having serious bowel moments. At first, we thought it was just the usual stomach upset. I used some pills to no avail. The situation worsened and I was dehydrated. I couldn't go out for the courses that I had ...

Name: Gracie Plua 25years It could be really embarrassing when you are on a music tour with your group and then you start feeling discomfort in your anus. That's exactly how I felt when I had pile. I was on a tour with friends and I couldn’t really concentrate, I had to visit the rest room at intervals. I was in great discomfort and I couldn't tell anymore. My group members are guys.   I had been having piles since I was ...

Name: Mary Anthon 26years I had a terrible skin condition while growing up. It is called eczema. It would wrap around my nose and mouth. I felt ugly. My mother said it was because I didn't always bath well while others claimed that it was because I was not eating healthy.   I had issued in school because other children laughed at me, I was depressed. Many times I wished I could scrap my face or even paint it so the color could ...

Name: Louis Gray 40years In year 2007, I was diagnosed with hernia on the left side of my abdomen. Too many factors in my life had contributed to the condition but I was unaware of it. Two factors that I can point to were my heavy smoking addiction and my occupation (weight lifting). It started one afternoon while I was in the gym with Bobby. We had been lifting some weights over the hour and suddenly, I started feeling a burning ...

Name: Tilly Townsend, 21 years. About twelve years ago, I started menstruation. It was quite early for me. Although, cases of early menstruation aren’t uncommon, I just wasn’t prepared for it by then. I was the fun-loving girl, always jumping around and willing to make new friends. This soon changed as I noticed the blood stains on my underwear. It was so strange and I was afraid, I couldn’t talk to my mom about it at then. This ...

Name: Damien Cook, 24 years. I am a lover of football. I was really good at it. I love parties too, having fun was my kind of thing. At the weekends, I play football at the community field where I have my major fans. I was everybody’s favorite player. It felt good. The only disadvantage was the dangerous tackles I got from my opponents. Sometimes, I usually got away with it while on other days I leave the pitch injured. I was ...

Name: Charles Powell, 30 years. Living the life of an actor is something I had always craved. I was in love with the cameras, costumes and all the associated glitz and glamour. I was mentally prepared to surmount all the challenges and obstacles that could surface in the future. The good thing is I was not alone, I had a buddy with the same desire. We began to attend many auditions and shows. Sometimes we even attended events we ...

Name: Queen Mensah, 39 years. Unlike the usual sad moments experienced by everyone, depression has the ability to consume your day-to-day activities and put you in a state of helplessness, hopelessness, and worthlessness which can be intense and unrelenting. Over time, the likelihood to deny feelings of sadness, guilt and hopelessness has been on the rise. Some people prefer to mask depression with other behaviours because they are ...

Name: Collins Brown, 57 years. Maintaining a healthy and well rounded diet has many well studied benefits. It is expedient to keep in mind that the brain has its own needs. Feeding your brain right will make it function at its best. Although everyone wants to perform at their best, there are many factors that make this impossible. Age is one of those factors. In my own case, age was the factor. I usually found myself in a state of ...

     It’s hard to say which was in worse shape: the run-down century-old church or the cancer-ridden 56-year-old man perched on its crumbling steps. Simple ways to prevent cancer, For years, Greg Thomas would sit on those very steps and pray when he walked his dogs along the country lanes in 
rural Minnesota. But in May 2009, he learned that the searing headaches, earaches, and jaw aches that had plagued him for the ...

We recently interviewed Rolanda Perkins to share her high blood pressure experience. Here’s her story.This Q&A was a collaboration between Measure Up/Pressure Down® and two partner organizations, HealthyWomen and WomenHeart: The National Coalition for Women with Heart Disease.MU/PD: How did you find out that you had high blood pressure?Rolanda: In 2005, I had a heart attack that was partly caused by high blood pressure. Prior to the ...

I’ve had great success with the intermittent fast diet in lowering my cholesterol, experiencing a improvement that vastly outpaced  improving my diet. After a January physical, I learned that I was in overall good health, except that my cholesterol was dangerously high – 269 overall, and 196 LDL – the bad kind.  I’m 32, male, 6’4″ and weighed 212 pounds.   There’s a good chance I’m gentically ...

Lois, a 50-year-old patient of mine, came to see me in a state of frustration and confusion. She was having severe menopausal symptoms and had a family history of heart disease, and her gynecologist had written her a prescription for Premarin and Provera, the best-selling hormone replacement drugs. But Lois had heard so much about the negative aspects of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) that she just didn’t know what to do. I have read most ...

My name is Jacob, an artist and painter. Over the years, I became used to back aches, since I stood up most of the time while working. I had to bend my back in certain uncomfortable positions that had adverse effect on my spine in the long run. Few Methods for Back Pain Relief are there. I worked four hours non-stop last week in order to finish a job in need of urgent delivery. I barely noticed the pain while working. It started ...

Name: Dennis Berg, 27 years. I was very slim, my mom always complained. It was not my fault, naturally foods didn’t appeal to me. I thought I was not someone with a great appetite for food. However, things changed as I was influenced by my roommate in college. He was an avid foodie. I started competing with him inadvertently. In no time, I became a foodie too. My appetite for food had increased greatly. I was rapidly gaining weight. I ...

Name: Nelson Spencer, 30 years. Taking off my boots in the presence of people was one of the worst decisions of my life. Home Remedies for Fungal skin Infections, the embarrassment and mockery that followed cannot be expressed adequately in words. I blamed myself for being too relaxed to have made such a mistake. However, it was this mistake that brought the lasting solution to my problem. I’ve been battling with toenail fungi and ...

Name: Lola Badmus, 30 years. I had always desired being a mother, wife and business professional some day. I felt it was something worth bragging about till reality dawned on me. I had my first child and that was how it all started. My multiple roles usually left me exhausted by the end of every day. I spent lesser time with my husband and our physical intimacy drastically reduced. Dark chocolate is best sexual health ...

Hi there, My son is six going on seven and I have been trying to get pregnant again ever since. I had 3 miscarriages before him and 4 miscarriages after him. It has been almost 3 years since the last pregnancy. I tried many different things like other pills and herbs getting in shape trying to loose weight but none helped and became very discouraged. So many Health Tips for Pregnant Women, so every pregnant women can search ...

“My daughter Amanda was in a terrible car accident that caused her a traumatic brain injury. After three weeks in a coma and three brain surgeries, she is now a happy six year old attending kindergarten. They told us that she would probably have disabilities, but after many therapies at Nicklaus Children's Hospital, formerly Miami Children's Hospital, and after many doctor’s appointments she is now a healthy girl, although she still has some ...

Mr. Krishan Kant , aged 32 years, complained of left sided headache since the last 8 years, gradually became more worse and also shifted to the right side of head since 3 years. Presently, his pain was only left sided and he was diagnosed as a patient of migraine. When he came to us for treatment, his headaches had become so severe that he was taking 1-2 tablets of vasograin daily, and he would be suffering from headache almost 4-5 days in a ...

Janet, 54 I live on long island with my eighteen year old son. Things have not been so well in the past years, and my son sometimes have to go through extra work to put something on our table. Even though we were not eating the best meals, we were living fine until things got better. My son got into a school and I got a job at a Bakery. My co-workers rushed me to a hospital someday after I fainted. It had begun with a little weakness ...

Ken, 22 I was preparing for a field trip last week when I noticed some disorder in my intestines. I visited the toilet twice and almost considered staying back. After much deliberation, I went ahead with the trip and took drugs from a drugstore nearby, hoping that all would be well by the time I started the trip. Throughout the trip, I was uncomfortable. I stopped the bus to relieve myself and the other students were already wondering ...

Mary, 20 I studied computer engineering for four years in school and I was almost the worst student any professor could have. I had a complex case of anxiety. I had no friends and would usually sit on the last rows during lectures. I always wanted to be by myself and think about my problems. I knew I was getting a psychological problem but I couldn’t help it. I continued to wallow in this condition for semesters, until I was able ...

Betty Damien, 23 I carried acne on my face for many years. It was something I had to accept as part of me after various treatments and therapies. I remember this cost me my first relationship, my boyfriend had been too shy to show me to his friends and would always find a way of making me out on social functions I am supposed to attend with him. I spent many days locked up my room licking my wound and had to pretend like I could carry ...

Rob Stomer, 39 I was diagnosed of diabetes at a very young age. I always knew I’ll be prone to the disease but never thought it would come that soon, after all, my father and grandfather had a history with the ailment. I worked at a brewery and we got free tips almost every week. I drank a lot and would sometimes go as far as doing the drinking competitions. All this led to my early diagnosis. the symptoms came one after the other ...

Mitch Bojo, 14 My ten year old son,Mitch was going to have a bad eye sight like me. It was almost becoming hereditary. My father spent more than half of his short lifetime putting on crooked eye glasses. I also at some point had had to make do with contact lenses, however uncomfortable. We were walking about one afternoon and I asked Mitch to read out the sentence on a farm signpost some meters away. It was the same way father tested my ...

  Joe Stevens, 40 I am Joe from New Orleans. I am very terrible when it comes to managing coughs and cold. I sneezed so loud in transit sometimes that the driver almost swerved into the wrong lane due to tension. In fact, this ailment is my worst nightmare. It is usually accompanied by such chest pain that would condemn me to using pain relievers for weeks. The cough started again last month and I quickly visited a doctor-friend ...

Matthew spencer, 29 I had my first case of indigestion crisis one evening. I had gone to bed late after tidying up some works on my computer and realised that I couldn’t sleep. Each time I lay on my stomach, I would feel certain discomfort. I had to sit up at some point in the hope that the pain would reduce, but it became just worst. I fell asleep sitting on a couch. I rushed to a clinic the next morning. And complained about the pain ...

Randy Joe, 21 For many years, I was so low on confidence that I couldn’t address a crowd of four. Each time I was forced to talk, I’ll have to cover my mouth to spare my listeners the agony of taking in my mouth odour. It had caused me many friends, and sometimes I felt even my immediate family were only keeping up with me only because they had no choice. I have had to live with this condition since my teenage years. I had too ...

Lucia Garcia, 32 I began experiencing mild discomfort in my stomach last fall. It wasn’t so serious that I would visit a hospital at first. I managed most times and worked through the pain a little comfortably. I couldn’t eat or sleep whenever I chose. And I had to keep up with various exercises to aid the digestion of anything I took. I would arrive work most times jaded, which affected my productivity. Night by night, the ...

Jacob Flint, 31 I am Jacob flint, a Canada based photographer. I worked ten hours every day on shift jobs, besides other side jobs. Due to my increasingly tight schedule, I usually get very little hours of sleep daily and it gradually became a part of me. Sometimes I would return from job, change, and return to another. Even when I tried to force myself to sleep, I found it difficult. I would spend hours rolling on the bed doing ...

Marylyn, 52 My name is Marylyn, a fifty-two year old mother of two, and a teacher at a local primary school around the neighbourhood. I lived with my dog, Britney, since my kids were outside the state. Everything was going on well until I collapsed during a lecture and was rushed to the school clinic. I was later referred to a hospital where I conducted a series of test. The doctor’s report claimed that I had diabetes; probably I ...

Jean Beaumont, 18 I am naturally not used to sharing toiletries with people. Be it soap, gel, or cream. I get irritated easily. I live with a course mate in a school apartment and pretty much use nothing together. I think I started that. I was tempted to use her soap one afternoon and it seems fine. I felt nothing after using the soap and assumed all was well. Barely a week after, I started noticing dark rashes around my shoulders, ...

Matic, 11 Matic was a young boy of twelve when his eye problem became prevalent, he is our only son. His teacher in school would always complain that he wrote terribly. I once thought that was natural, given that he is still quite young and all that. I took it serious only when he told me he could barely make out some things his teacher put on the board, hence he wrote down what he thought was right. I tested him and found his claim ...

Jane Biden, 41 I was diagnosed of hypertension when I was forty years of age. Prior to that, I had a rough life. I smoked a lot and maybe had a little too much to drink sometimes, especially after my husband left. My lifestyle probably contributed to my diagnosis. It started then with laboured breathing when at work, and sweatiness. I once thought it was due to my work atmosphere until I visited the hospital for a proper medical ...

David - 31I was in college and had recurring sore throat (roughly once every month) which would escalate into sneezing, cold and flu. I would visit doctor who used to prescribe me antibiotics at times. I could not focus on studies and avoided classes.One of my girlfriends who used to visit a yoga center, advised me to do gargle with salt in larger quantity ( two spoons in a cup). I tried but started choking and my girlfriend advised me to take ...

Name: Maurice Clinton, 21 years. I never had problems with my eyesight till I found myself in high school. There was so much to do, maybe because I was slow at learning new things. My problem began when my sleep pattern was altered. I started finding it difficult to sleep and even remain asleep. I bothered myself with so many uncompleted tasks and unfinished projects. My eyes were usually sore red and swollen. I was almost frustrated ...

Name: Doris Cole, 25 years. Dancing is one of those things that make me happy. I have always been a good dancer from childhood. Mom claims I got the talent from her, I know it’s my thing. I won the top prize at the various dance competitions I participated, I was that good. I wanted to be a professional. I decided to push myself further by learning all kinds of dance. That was then, things have changed now. I started a ballet ...

Name: Roland Bello, 31 years. Growing up as a fat kid was something I cherished. I was bigger than the other kids in the neighborhood, I was king. Nothing happened without my consent in the neighborhood, my look was intimidating to my counterparts. This felt good, so I ate even more and more. Little did I know that I was doing myself more harm than good. I became overweight but I didn’t stop at that. It was as if becoming obese was my ...

Name: Celestina Moore, 24 years. Having mouth odour is one of the most terrible things that have happened to me. This had a negative effect on my self esteem as I couldn’t speak as I wanted to in public places. My observation was that I was usually avoided by people, especially when it had to do with one-on-one conversations. I was a part of the choir. Other members could not use a microphone, once I finished with it. The microphone ...

Name: Austin Welsh, 58 years.           Life is full of ups and downs, good times and bad times. I had my own share of bad times when I lost my entire family in a car crash. I was extremely sad. Nothing seemed to make sense anymore. I just wanted to be alone, no wonder I shut everyone out of my life after the accident. I started drinking and smoking heavily. I thought it made me feel ...

Name: Bibi Shaw, 30 years. Looking at my family history, the reason for my ovarian cyst wasn’t farfetched. Mom had once had ovarian cyst at some point in her life; her siblings were not left out too. I’m aware of the infection because I’ve also seen it at play in one of my cousins. For her, it was vaginal bleeding coupled with chronic abdominal pain. My situation was a little bit different. I noticed mine the last time I had ...

Best Homeopathic medicines for AsthmaA daily suffering of a sensitive old lady with asthma comes to an end with homeopathy63 years old Mrs. U.B., a known case of bronchial asthma for the last 33 years came down for best Homeopathic medicines for Asthma treatment. Since the evolution of her complaints, there was a gradual decline in the intensity and frequency of her complaints over the years; but the use of bronchodilator daily was ...

Name: Maria Maria, 27 years. I sit for long hours at work. Of course I don’t mind sitting all day because I’ve got bills to pay. Then I also noticed I had a back pain that never stopped hurting. The pain was not intense I could still go about my daily activities without much difficulty. It also felt better anytime I used drugs but I couldn’t get a lasting solution. It was a recurring back pain. I have taken Homeopathy ...

We recently interviewed Rolanda Perkins to share her high blood pressure experience. Here’s her story.This Q&A was a collaboration between Measure Up/Pressure Down® and two partner organizations, HealthyWomen and WomenHeart: The National Coalition for Women with Heart Disease.MU/PD: How did you find out that you had high blood pressure?Rolanda: In 2005, I had a heart attack that was partly caused by high blood pressure. Prior to the ...

Name: Annie Mellows, 21 years. Mother always told me to be prepared. Just like the average boys’ scout or girls’ guide. And this warning started before experiencing my first menstrual cycle. She had bought me a packet of tampons and warned me to always have them at the ready i.e. worn. But I saw no need for all the huff and fuss. So I tossed them (the tampons) into my school bag and remained as I was. A school day saw the clouds ...

Name: Sherry Smith, 31 years. Three years as friends and tens together as a couple, my husband and I had four beautiful children and we were fairly comfortable. We went for parties, school reunions and other social events in each other’s company; Indeed we cut the picture of marital perfection, as friends and family commended us at every turn. But something was suffering and I knew what it was, our sex life. Every single pregnancy ...

Name: Olu Jacobs, 25 years I battled with bedwetting right from when I could understand what was going on around me. I was fortunate to have had understanding but firm parents. It appeared that both had experienced bedwetting growing up, so they applied the principles they learned over the years. And the methods worked. I ate no later than a particular time and I did not drink water as well.  Soon enough, I seemed to have put ...

Name: Obi Martins, 22 years I was told I had anger issues from when I was a child. I would fuss, cry and make a scene when I wanted something or I did not have my way. My anger issues took on a bigger dimension as I entered adulthood. Once I had an episode, I usually engaged in a physical fight with the presumed object of my anger. At the end of such altercations, I always ended up behind bars and at counseling sessions. It was then ...

Name: Tim Lantern, 24 years The flu or common cold is supposed to be just that, right? You notice the symptoms, you walk over to a pharmacy and get prescribed, over the counter medication to combat the onslaught before it worsens. But in my case, the symptoms of flu bordered on the unusual. First I would have high temperatures, watery eyes with blurred vision, an ever running nose, sore throat coupled with a nagging headache. During ...

Rick - 52I had a busy and stressful lifestyle. I opted for Yoga and meditation. My doctors prescribed medications for hypertension and high BP, but I was still not comfortable. My BP was not coming down. I visited India - Rishikesh, the yoga capital of world. There after one week stay, I accidentally met a yogi who asked about my well being and I explained him my hypertension. He said, he can help me. He then intermittently pressed my left ...

hello getting severe headache from past 3 weeks 

I have been suffering with general anxiety disorder (GAD) for almost 20 years now. The worst thing that I have found is "doing nothing at all." One of the things that has really helped me has been physical exercise, namely running. If I am able to put in about 20 miles per week, that significantly reduces my anxiety. A relatively low dose of Clonazepam at bedtime has dramatically increased my ability to sleep. Although I have ...

I have been suffering with general anxiety disorder (GAD) for almost 20 years now. The worst thing that I have found is "doing nothing at all." One of the things that has really helped me has been physical exercise, namely running. If I am able to put in about 20 miles per week, that significantly reduces my anxiety. A relatively low dose of Clonazepam at bedtime has dramatically increased my ability to sleep. Although I have ...

Name: Timnah Alvinah, 34 years   Blocked nose is one of the most annoying minor medical situations. It seems small but it brings great discomfort. Most nights, I battle to have sound sleep because my nose is always blocked. It's either one or both. While other nights, I have to consciously sleep with my mouth open just to be able to breathe while sleeping.   Countless times I tried steam inhalation. It wasn't quite ...

Name: Rufus Amodu, 30 years For as long as I can remember, my sweaty palms had been my highest worry. Growing up, I remember that my school teachers always complained at how dirty my work books were. Mother once blamed it on my being playful.   Until much later when other symptoms started to surface. My hands and feet would become clammy and wet within some minutes after bath. I would not have started playing but my ...

Name: Nelson Bloom, 40 years My illness was generally characterized by four symptoms, weakness, abdominal pain, constipation, and headaches. It's funny how typhoid is often compared and confused with malaria. Many times I would have completed the malaria dose only to fall back to the same symptoms and even harsher.   The reason why I called it my illness is because it was exclusive to me. Twice in a roll I had typhoid, ...

Name: Eliazar Moran, 27years We were at a family function at a funfair when I had my first pink eye, that was year 1999. I remember something getting into my eyes, the itching and the swelling. From that moment I was given the award (not literally) because I had an history of bringing it home and infecting my other siblings. There are five of them.   When I was 20 years, my parents realized that I had an allergy but the ...

Name: Rahab Linen, 26 years   I was in high school when I started having migraines, at first I didn't know that it was migraine. Many times I would have to sleep (quick naps) to get relief or overdose aspirin. I thought I was going to die.   More so, because whenever I had this headache, it affected half of my face, my eyes inclusive. I complained about it to my dad, he would pray for me. My dad is a very religious ...

Name: Masha Brown, 32 years   In year 2012, I started having frequent nose bleeds. My husband Joe, suggested that we saw our doctor which we did. Frightened by all possibilities the doctor laid down for us, we were asked to come for some wider test to narrow down the diagnosis.   After all the tests and scans, the doctor told me that the situation was rare. There was no medical indication as to why I had this frequent ...

If you have teeth whitening you will need to make several visits to the dental surgery over a couple of months.The dentist will take an impression of your teeth to make a mouthguard and will instruct you how to use it with a bleaching gel. Then, using your mouthguard at home, you regularly apply the gel for a specified period of time over two to four weeks. Some whitening gels can be left on for up to eight hours at ...

Some home kits don't contain enough of the whitening product to be effective. More generally, if a dental professional is not doing the whitening, the mouthguard provided may not fit properly so some of the bleaching gel may leak out onto your gums and into your mouth, causing blistering and sensitivity.Where teeth whitening is carried out in beauty salons by staff without any training or dental qualifications it not only carries a risk to your ...

No, teeth whitening isn't permanent. It can last from a few months to up to three years, but this varies from person to person. Generally, the whitening effect won't last as long if you smoke or drink red wine, tea or coffee, which can all stain your teeth.

if i sitting on chair i am getting anixety very difficult to breath 

Do you provide assistance with resources for patients affected by cancer (Navigation services, financial resources, survivorship resources, integrative/alternative medicine resources, etc.) Can you connect me with someone to discuss all the resources available to me?

3. What can I do at home or in my life to avoid getting allergic reactions?

I started lisinopril about a month ago for high blood pressure, and have developed a dry cough I can hardly sleep at night and I'm driving my co-workers crazy coughing all day it's usually worse in the morning. I take the medication at night. please help me to resolve my health issue 

Hello my name is samuel shrrleker 45 yesrs my question is  I've heard lots of warnings about drug interactions with certain depression medicines. What are they?

Name: Scott Wayne, 39 years. We have a beautiful family, my wife and I. We have three healthy children and 10 years of marriage between us. We were very much in love and looked forward to forever together. The only dark cloud in our silver lining was the fact that our sex life had begun to take the back seat. And it was my fault. I just couldn’t bring my organ to rise to the occasion. My wife, Betty, did all she could and I really ...

Name: Dan Kolemna, 29 years. The alarm bells went off for me regarding my eyesight, when for close to 15 minutes, I went totally blind! It was the scariest 15 minutes of my life because I was home alone. My wife had taken the kids to her mother’s place and I recall I was attending to some office work when the episode occurred. Of course, I panicked! I shouted for help to no one in particular and tried to feel my way around. All I ...

Name: Oliver Smith, 27 years. It was disheartening to find out that my hair was thinning at the center of my head. Yes, I know my dad and granddad were bald but I wondered why mine had to start so quickly! Family and friends said that it was only natural and that I would look sexy and appealing. Even my girlfriend thought a bald head would make me look distinguished. But I set out to prove them wrong and reclaim my hair on my center ...

Name: Matt Chan, 32 years. When they come, they do so like a tsunami. The migraines I mean. They start like a distant rumble that slowly begins to build in intensity and reaches a crescendo such that I literally have to stop whatever it is I am doing, to take some time and cope with the pain. And what a pain migraines give. They could start and remain at one side or in some rare cases, both sides of your head. Medicines have not ...

Name: Cissie Johnson, 21 years. I have had them for as long as I could remember, especially in my adult years. Acne! They appeared at will and gave my face a coloration and complexion that defied definition. When I tried to intervene by pricking them (against candid advice), they escalated and my condition grew worse.  At times, it seemed my face was like a theatre of war. At other times, they disappeared as suddenly as they ...

I am 32 yrs old ,male, single. I have worked in laboratory of chemical analysis of drug for 10 years.1. I feel that air is not enter completely into the body when inhale.It means that i don’t get deep breath and,get just short breath2. One surprising is that my abdomen is compressed when inhale and expand in exhale. It is not normal. But in lying position, it is normal like other people. This is not ok for me and not comfortable.3. I am also a ...

What is the difference between influenza A, B, and C?

It seems that more people are depressed nowadays than in the past. Is the rate of depression increasing?

It seems that more people are depressed nowadays than in the past. Is the rate of depression increasing?

It seems that more people are depressed nowadays than in the past. Is the rate of depression increasing?

Are there some alternative therapies I can use along with my asthma medications?

 What Causes High Blood Pressure?

Are there some alternative therapies I can use along with my asthma medications?

Are there some alternative therapies I can use along with my asthma medications?

What are the stages of menopause?

What types of sinusitis are there?

I have frequent headaches. Could this be a sign of sinus disease?

What can I do at home to improve my sinus and allergy problems?

What kinds of air filters are available?

How does a doctor determine if a child has Kawasaki disease?

At what point do you recommend that I come to the hospital/birth center?

What are the health consequences of obesity in childhood?

At what point do you recommend that I come to the hospital/birth center?

At what point do you recommend that I come to the hospital/birth center?

 What should I do if I am concerned about mental, behavioral, or emotional symptoms in my child?

What are psychotropic medications? 

At what point do you recommend that I come to the hospital/birth center?

 What medications are used for which kinds of childhood mental disorders? 

Will High Cholesterol Cause Erectile Dysfunction (ED)?

Will High Cholesterol Cause Erectile Dysfunction (ED)?

If I have an acute kidney problem, do you expect me to recover, and how long might that take?

If I have an acute kidney problem, do you expect me to recover, and how long might that take?

Why isn't there a cold vaccine?

what additional warning signs should i be aware of with a cough?

Why isn't there a cold vaccine?

what additional warning signs should i be aware of with a cough?

Roberts is not the first person to inject himself with an unregulated gene therapy. At least three individuals have publicly attempted to augment themselves with genes that will inhibit cell death or boost muscle growth, and self-experimentation is also happening in private. He and Traywick are members of a growing community of biohackers, the do-it-yourself movement in biology, medical science and genetics that has sprung up outside the ...

Ray says her husband was diagnosed with carcinoma in situ of the bladder 5 years ago.  While he was having BCG instillation treatment she did some research on line and read about B17 and apricot kernels etc. Her husband has been taking them for the past 3 years including zinc and other vitamins and all tests done over the years declare he is cancer free. She is sure there are also other natural cures but we will stick to this one ...

Am I doing anything which puts me more at risk for developing skin cancer (such as smoking, using tanning beds, or not using sunscreen when I go out into the sun)? 

Am I doing anything which puts me more at risk for developing skin cancer (such as smoking, using tanning beds, or not using sunscreen when I go out into the sun)? 

under what conditions does patient need to take a drip of glucose?

If one of my family members has had melanoma, what are my chances of developing melanoma as well?

Am I doing anything which puts me more at risk for developing skin cancer (such as smoking, using tanning beds, or not using sunscreen when I go out into the sun)? 

Am I taking any medications which can cause photosensitivity? 

what should my fasting and normal blood sugar Be?

What can i eat before study? In addition to caffeinated products, are there any other foods/beverages that i should avoid?

Do people tell you that you snore?Has anyone ever told you that you have pauses in breathing or that you gasp for breath when you sleep?

What can i eat before study? In addition to caffeinated products, are there any other foods/beverages that i should avoid?

Do people tell you that you snore?Has anyone ever told you that you have pauses in breathing or that you gasp for breath when you sleep?

What Are Good Travel Foods for People with Diabets?

Thymolipoma and swallowing problem? 

I have tuberculosis in intestine?  How much time it take to wash away?....  After 6 months course can it wash away?

Will I Always Need Insulin?Is there any replacement of diet?

Name: Alex Sebastian, 25 years. Recently, I had an awkward experience. I was walking down the street at night when I suddenly began to feel a burning sensation around my groin. Things went from bad to worse when my armpits started itching me too. I hurriedly returned home to check what was going on in both regions as I was almost losing control of my composure. I stood in front of the mirror with my hands raised out of anxiety. I ...

Name: Jim Ikot, 32 years.   Growing up in the village is an experience I would forever cherish. It was filled with so much fun and adventure. I can never forget about the farming and hunting too. Eating fresh fruits and freshly killed animals is something that would keep lingering in my memory for ever.   On my first hunting trip, I had an unforgettable experience. I was carried away by the rave of the moment that my ...

Name: Smith Evans, 53 years. I had only turned 51 when I began to notice a couple of signs when urinating. First of all, I had begun to pee in fits and spurts. Then I noticed interruptions in my sleep at night, due to sudden and intense urges to visit the bathroom. I had to pay more attention to myself when I soon began to experience painful urination. On my visit to the doctor, I was informed that my prostate gland had grown to ...

Name: Dolly Lorenza, 28 years. Some years ago, I almost lost my hearing ability. I am a lover of good music, I sing and dance too. There is this tickling I can’t really explain when I hear a good quality sound; it tickles me more when the sound is loud. Sometimes, I wonder how the ear gets dirty. I don’t really understand what goes on in there. I can’t even remember when last I cleaned my ears deliberately, and when I did it ...

Name: Gina Kristoph, 62 years. I love my foods slightly salty. That’s how it had always been for as long as I could remember. I would even sprinkle table salt on foods when I don’t get that salty taste. I was told severally about being at risk of having hypertension but I turned deaf ears to everyone since I was I getting old and I’ve been hearing it since childhood. Let me also add that I was an alcoholic, I had consumed so much ...

Name: Reeq Ishaq, 23 years. I never knew one could contract cough and catarrh through kissing. I had met this beautiful lady at a house party and we clicked. We made out and I enjoyed every bit of it to be honest. We later got talking and I observed she coughed at intervals. She had a running nose too. I was careful to look away whenever she coughed. I had thought I was taking precautionary measures after I had kissed her ...

Does Mold to lead lung cancer?

What are the risks and side effects of this surgery?

Does Mold to lead lung cancer?

What Is Systolic and Diastolic Blood Pressure?

What are my treatment options for my kidney stone?

What Is Systolic and Diastolic Blood Pressure?

What can I do about facial hair I've developed as a result of menopause?

What changes will I face as menopause approaches?

I’m only 36 years old and I’ve prematurely reached menopause. What specific menopause information do I need?

 What Are Some Other Benefits of Very-Low-Dose Birth Control Pills?

What Alternative Treatments Are Available?

How can you know if your perimenopause symptoms is a part of natural menopause or an underlying disease?

Why do women suffer from bloating during menopause?

Are Allergic Reactions Dangerous?

What are the common symptoms of Menopause?

I tend  to sneeze whenever I wake up in the morning or leave an air- conditioned room. what can I do for that?

I have a constant desire to clean my nostrils. What is the best way of doing this?

What Are the Most Common Allergens?

What Are the Most Common Allergens?

 Which doctor should I consult for nosebleed? 

 My son has the habit of nose picking in the night, what should I do to prevent it?

Who should be seen at the Michigan Sinus Center?

Who should be seen at the Michigan Sinus Center?

How can I avoid sinus infections?

I am suffering from Tuberculosis my query is that why fiver is repeated again and what precaution I have to take and how much time it will take to complete treatment?

I am 30 years old married from 3 years, 2  missed abortion. My laproscopy findings are  uterus bulky, congested, bilateral tubes congested, ovaries bulky, POD congested, few adhesion between lateral wall and bowel. Retroverted uterus.  Doctors confirm endometrial tuberculosis on the basis of PCR positive.. Suggestions??

This person is suffering from T.B. He is addicted to smoking. At this stage he had been taken to many hospital but they refused to admit him. His ultrasound report show for chronic liver disease. He have swelling on stomach, face leg. He reduce weight to 30kg. Is there still treatment options available? Where?

How Piles are treated?

What can I do to relieve my Aquagenic Urticaria?

What are the symptoms of dehydration?

How can Typhoid fever be avoided?

Can I get a vaccine to prevent HIV infection or AIDS?

Which blood pressure categories are considered dangerous?

What Are the Most Common Allergens?

What Is Laparoscopic Antireflux Surgery?

 What are the differences between manual and laser Limbal Relaxing Incisions?

Are there some alternative therapies I can use along with my asthma medications?

What is the difference between type 1 and type 2 diabetes and their causes?

Recently i have been put on Actraphane HM(ge). How effected is it ? with sugar level of 16?

How can childhood obesity be prevented?

What are the symptoms? 

How often should a woman get a pelvic exam and Pap test?

What Are the Medical Costs?

How can I control my acne?

For elderly patients with stenosis on the lower vertebra, can stem cell treatment be beneficial as opposed to surgery?

Pain in lower back due to RA in SI joints or reoccurring slipped disc, had steroids in SI twice and no pain relief?I have been experiencing extreme pain in my SI joint area for the past six months despite doing training, stretching exercises and going to the chiro to sort out my SI joints. In the past two weeks my pain levels became worse especially after my last gym session which wasn't even an intense session. I spoke to my Rheumatologist ...

How normally harmless skin bacteria can cause acne?

Is it possible for an influenza A rapid detection test to differentiate between influenza A and HIV? 

Shooting/sting pain in leg accompanied with lower back pain?

Sore eyes after use of a cellphone?

Sore eyes after use of a cellphone?

I have a history of GERD, ate spicy food, and threw up. The food particles were fairly solid, it felt like my epiglottis inverted, and I now have the sensation of irritation directly behind my vocal chords. I do not have much pain, but since I'm terrified of an infection and potential airway obstruction, I gargled with warm salt water, mouthwash, and sucked Strepsils. How would one know if one had caused damage as I've never felt it flap up ...

Last year September suddenly one Monday morning started to vomit after eating thought it was the usual nauseousness Dr gave medicine didn't help after a week and test gallbladder removed but still nauseous, Dr didn't no what gave me ondansetron it help after 5-6 weeks it stopped, everything okay. dog bit me 6th March and after theater nauseousness still going on, back to ondansetron side effect constipation Dr just do not know how to help me. ...

For a long time I’ve had stomach problems, it used to be daily diarrhea that seemed uncontrollable. I have been to many doctors, one of which proposed gluten intolerance in 2012. I went on a GF diet then and it seemed to help and a blood test in 2014 confirmed an allergy, although the doctor said it wasn’t celiac. I was near perfect for almost a year but then started having more problems again and a pain in my lower right side. I don’t ...

she is currently on budaflem and ashtrovent,from September month her chest stay as she would say tight,using inhaler all the time,went to doctor quite a few times,only thing that really help is the nep.dont understand,maybe the changing of season,stay sick throat infection,nose ears,stay tired and sleep alot,snorring heavy,please help??

I am with Gems, they don't pay my symbicord, monte air, avymist or texa because it is a) not on their list and b) monte air, avymist and texa is for treatment of other problems like hayfever and not asthma. My medicine currently costs me R1700 a month, so I don't take it everyday as I simply cannot afford it.

I have asthma and was diagnosed and hospitalized for pneumonia and bronchi-pneumonia twice in a space of 3 months. Currently I feel out of breath even when using my nebulizer as if all my medication isn't working. what should I do?

I had a root canal done about 3 years ago, but didn't have the funds for a crown. 3 weeks ago the tooth cracked about a third of the tooth. There has been no pain or swelling, so I have not yet been to the dentist. I try and thoroughly brush the area twice a day to keep it as clean as possible. I'm careful not to eat on that side, but have over the last few days started having a metallic taste in my mouth. I have a dentist appointment in just ...

Hi there! I'm 37,from Sorrento Italy! About over a month ago I got an inflammation of the ear canal due (I think!) to a sharp entrance of water in my left ear! A day later I woke up in the night with inside the ear as if swollen and a whistling in my ear! This whas treated with a strong anti inflammatory! To this day I've been having episodes of whistling and the feeling of being stunned! A bit when you've just come out of a loud discotheque! ...

Woke up and when I sat up bad spinning, could not walk without holding onto wall because of this. Became very billious and threw up yellow a few times, then it got a little better

Some days I sleep late by 2:00 am because I don't feel sleepy at my usual time of midnight. I am not able to compensate my sleep late in the morning because I cannot sleep after 7:00 am though I want to. This results in feeling grumpy all day till next day when I have enough sleep. This is becoming more frequent lately. I am 61 years.

My name is Jane Kreuk. I’m writing this story to tell the world of how I got miraculously cured of multiple sclerosis. There is the general story that it is quite difficult to get rid of it. Well, it may be so if you do not know what to do. I do hope this story will teach a lot of people some lessons. I was 27 in 1998. Back then, I had just completed my Master’s program. I went on a visit to my parents, and one thing led to the ...

This is the case of Linda Gregory, a Nigerian who suffered from an agonizing case of Endometriosis. The outcome of her ailment contrasts distinctly from that of other women with similar cases. It is believed that this story will help others to make the best decisions about treating this disease. Linda’s case of Endometriosis began in early 2004. She was 35 at the time. The diagnosis was done at a local clinic in the heart of Port ...

This is the story of 30 year old Grace Marie. Marie was diagnosed of arthritis at 27. Now, it is strange because at 27, one is very much in his or her youth; but at 27, Grace had the strength of a septuagenarian. She had just graduated from College and was ready to pick up her first job at a tech firm when the pains began. Getting up in the mornings was a chore. In a few weeks, the pains had spread all the way from her joints to her ...

This story is that of a mother of two – Gift E, aged 52. Gift is a teacher at a Nursery School in the central part of Uyo, the capital city of Akwa Ibom State in Southern Nigeria. Gift returned from school one day feeling very weak. The weakness continued all through the night until the next day. She had difficulty getting up in the morning. She then paid a visit to her doctor. The doctor first requested that her blood pressure be ...

Little Lily Hennessy, 7, had suffered from some serious, irritating eczema. The problem started after she sustained a fracture on her ankle during play, and required a cast. A little dried layer of skin developed on the back of her leg. After the cast was removed, the rash started spreading and became sore. The odor oozing from it was quite terrible. All forms of treatment seemed not to work. Even her diet was watched just in case it ...

Dave L. 45 a friend of mine had been diagnosed of diabetes mellitus in 2013. Diabetes is not a new name. The situation had worsened to the extent that sores had started to develop on his feet. According to the doctors, his cells were even resistant to the synthetic insulin he was treated with. So apparently, all hope seemed to be lost. Yes! With his cell receptors proving resistant to insulin, what other option was left? One day, ...

Most of us have at least one physical feature we wish we could change — mine has always been my acne-ridden skin. By the time I was 19, I’d fallen for every gimmick on TV, tried anything a doctor would prescribe (including LOADS of antibiotics and topicals), and come up empty. At times, I was resigned to having acne forever, but somewhere inside me I always knew there was a puzzle to solve, and I’m happy to declare that I’ve ...

JILL Robert, 35 years old Jill was diagnosed with clinical depression at 21. Her mother had committed suicide when she was 13, although no genetic link was established. She had seemed happy before, out of the blue, she began to suffer a series of anxiety attacks and mood swings. What followed was 12 volatile years on prescription antidepressants, including Prozac and Seroxat. After being locked in a cycle of depression and medication ...

Janet, 45 years old Janet was 45 years old when she discovered that she was terminally ill with stage IV lung cancer. A registered nurse, Janet chose chemotherapy, but due to severe side-effects, she discontinued the treatment after only one dose. She was then advised by her primary care physician to research macrobiotics. Janet decided to give it a try and hired a macrobiotic consultant/cooking coach, who taught her about the ...

This is the story of Mr. Ken as reported by Ifiok E. Mr. Ken, 67, suffered an advanced form of lymphosarcoma, a form of cancer. He had tried all treatments which failed. And he was running out of time. He had tumors all over his groin, abdomen, armpits, chest and neck. His liver and spleen had enlarged and his chest was filling up with fluid daily as a result of the cancer. For him to breath properly, these fluid had to be drained. He ...

This is the story of Inibehe Udo, a Nigerian Civil War Veteran who was living in Abuja, the Nation’s capital. He was diagnosed of terminal lung cancer at 84 and told that he had just nine months to live. Aggressive treatment was offered to him. Of course he accepted the treatment, but then, some ten doctors assured him that taking the treatment would do him no good as he will still die at the end of the day. Inibehe ...

This is the story of Azubuike, 43, who was miraculously healed of malaria without conventional treatment. Azubuike suffered at least four bouts of malaria and typhoid fever annually. Whenever he was down, he had to stay indoors for no less than three days to two weeks for full recovery. The middle-aged man was married with four children. On the latest bout which occurred four years ago, Azubuike, who was fed up with the ...

This is my own story. I’m Ifiok, 23, from Nigeria. I was down with some resistant form of sore throat lasting several weeks. I tried all medications and even hot candies, peppermints and whatever I could lay hands on to relive me of the soreness, but it seemed to be all in vain. A little research made me understand that sore throat can be caused by a number of things such as a virus, bacteria, sinus drainage, allergies, muscle ...

This is the case of a nine year old girl, Jane, who had a serious case of rashes for over a month. It was accompanied by an uncomfortable irritation, swelling and redness of her skin. We applied some medicated ointments on her skin but to no avail. One day, we as we were surfing the net, we came across an article that explained the benefits of lavender oil. We applied lavender oil on Jane’s skin for three weeks and the rashes were ...

There is nothing that sucks than having a dandruff. You can’t wear black clothes. You scratch yourself every now and then; and you’re forever scraping gunk out under your finger nails. This was the case of Jim, 47, from Georgia. Jim used all kinds of shampoo but seemed to be very lucky with his dandruff. Where did he go wrong? Apparently there was an ancient cure for dandruff, used for thousands of years which he had neglected. ...

How common is bedwetting in children who are daytime toilet-trained?

How common is bedwetting in children who are daytime toilet-trained?

Could something be wrong with my child’s bladder?

When patients come to see us for bedwetting, we always recommend optimizing elimination habits during the day as well as the night. This means drinking lots of water (usually at least one ounce per pound per day, but limiting fluids 2 hours before bedtime), going to the bathroom to void first thing in the morning, last thing at night, and every two hours during the day, and having a soft (pudding-consistency) bowel movement every day. Many times ...

How common is bedwetting in children who are daytime toilet-trained?

How common is bedwetting in children who are daytime toilet-trained?

I was just diagnosed with diabetes. Last week my doctor prescribed metformin to me. I take one 500mg pill two times a day. I have been having diarrhea about 2 hours after each dose. Is this normal and will it go away? I, also, take lisinopril for blood pressure and a baby aspirin for heart protection.

I have ibs, and I have been having diarrhea. So no constipation. I felt like I had to go poop, and I went to the bathroom. I pooped out nothing but blood, and now it's just dripping from my butt. I didn't have any poop at all, it was all blood. Please help and tell me what this could be!!! I have no insurance, and I really cannot afford to go to the doctor or the er. I'm scared to death.

Alex, 37, had suffered from pulmonary tuberculosis for over 2 months. None of the remedies used on him had much effect. This was quite surprising as tuberculosis does have some effective conventional treatments that relieves the disease symptoms in no time. A friend introduced to Alex some home remedies which he tried (out of desperation). And the surprise? It worked! I will be sharing on this post what Alex did and other remedies you ...

Myopia is an epidemic. More than a billion people worldwide are using glasses or contact lenses. Mike, 45, was one of them. A simple home remedy helped him take off his glasses after just two months of making using it (the remedy itself). I will be sharing Mike’s remedy in this post. But let me first of all tell you a little about myopia. Myopia is the clinical term for short-sightedness. People who are myopic cannot see far. They only see ...

Jane, 38, had suffered a case of halitosis for months. The ailment cost her relationship and career. Yes! It was that serious. People were scared of approaching her because they were more than sure that they would have a taste of her ‘dragon breath’ (as her boyfriend called it). It was not until she came across neem that her problem vanished into thin air. This will be discussed much later but for the purpose of education, which is ...

Gingivitis is a term that describes an inflammation of the gums. It is caused usually by a bacterial infection. If gingivitis is not treated on time, it can result in a more serious condition called periodontits. This was the case of Eva, a 16 year old girl schooling at NY. Eva had tried all treatment regimens including antibiotics, and deep cleaning of her teeth but the problem still persisted. Her salvation came when she opted for a ...

This is the story of Kim, 47, as told by him. “I’d been under extreme stress for a long time, and it started to take a physical toll, including high blood pressure and erratic heartbeats and fibrillations. I’ve also struggled for years with a very painful left breast and lymph node in my left armpit, and very low energy that rendered me dysfunctional to a large extent. The pain became progressively worse, and I discovered a ...

As told by Marsha, 56. “Okay, I’ll admit it. I used to eat bacon or sausage and fried or scrambled eggs for breakfast, with toast with jam – or butter so thick I could see my teeth marks in it. Every day, I never gave it a second thought. And it only went downhill from there through the rest of the day. It seemed like I was always sick with a cold or allergies, my skin and the whites of my eyes had a yellowish cast to them, ...

I just started taking Metformin for PCOS. I am have a great deal of diarrhea. Will this ever go away? I don't want to spend my life in the bathroom. Also, has anyone had weight loss with this med?

As told by Jennifer, 28. “Even when I first began playing volleyball on my high school team, asthma was a constant annoyance. The suffocating feeling of asthma always scared me, but I didn’t let my breathing problems get in the way of the game I immediately loved so much. But a year later, while I was playing for a non-school team in the spring, my energy really began to flag. I thought my inhaler might be bothering me, so I ...

Joy’s Story, 45. “No one has time to be sick, especially when others depend on you. I’m a single parent also caring for a recently handicapped father, and I need all my strength to manage my home life. But I’ve been ill for more than two decades. It finally got to the point where I found it easier to stay at home and basically remove myself from the human race. One day at the library, trying to pull myself together after ...

Juan’s story, 50. Two years ago, I came down with what I thought was the flu – until I noticed blood in my urine. I got myself checked out by my doctor, who told me my kidneys were failing and admitted me to the hospital. I went home a week later with the diagnosis of kidney disease, though I was told I would pretty much be able to go back to my regular life. But as the months went by, I just got sicker and sicker. Going to work ...