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Bed Bugs: Are They Hiding in Your Bed?

You’ve heard the old saying – “Good night, sleep tight, don’t let the bed bugs bite!” . . . haven’t you? But have you ever stopped to think about that last part? What exactly is a bed bug? And can it really bite? Well, let’s just say bed bugs aren’t as innocent as the phrase they are famous for. In fact, they’ve become a serious problem! How do you know if YOU have bed bugs? Well, keep reading – we’ve got the 4-1-1 on these nasty little suckers.

Rev Up Your Sex Life with these Natural Supplements

If you are suffering from a loss of libido, you do not have to resort to your medicine cabinet or turn to your pharmacist for help. There are plenty of natural supplements you can use to improve the quality of your sex life. And, there’s a bonus to these natural supplements: many of them work by improving blood flow to your organs so they are not only good for the libido, but also for the circulatory system as well. Keep reading for some options for naturally boosting your libido. . .

The Vitamin D Test that Can Turn Your Life Around

Health practitioners have already sounded their concern about the prevalence of Vitamin D deficiency, even in this day and age of “modern medicine.” But how would you know if you were deficient in this essential vitamin? Would you know the signs? Perhaps not. That’s where the testing for your Vitamin D levels becomes vital.

Pregnant? You Need This Nutrient for the Safety of Your Baby

Pregnancy is generally a joyous time in a woman’s life. And a mother always hopes that her baby will be the perfect bundle of joy. The truth is, however, that many babies are born with diseases, disorders, and birth defects – some for no apparent reason. Thankfully, scientists have discovered that incorporating one simple nutrient can be instrumental in mitigating such disorders as Down Syndrome, and even dementia.

Can this Simple Test Detect Autism in Your Child?

Autism, and other autism-spectrum disorders, can be scary and bewildering diagnoses for a parent. Especially considering these disorders are on the rise. And all too often, the diagnosis comes late in the game when early therapy might have been helpful. But a new test may help identify autism and other disorders at an earlier stage.

Green Tea Compound Slows Leukemia Cells

A diagnosis of leukemia is a dreaded and frightening one. However, treatments have improved in recent years, and the prognosis for most patients is more hopeful than in the past. One possible treatment that’s been getting a lot of attention lately involves a compound contained in green tea.

Laser Acupuncture: The New Miracle Healing Method

You may have heard of acupuncture, and perhaps even tried it as a healing method for everything from poor sleep to digestive distress. But now there’s a new treatment available that combines the traditional practice of acupuncture with state of the art medical technology: laser acupuncture.

Perform – and Look - Like a Pro with a Low-Gluten Diet

Even if you’re not a professional athlete, you can perform – and maybe even look – like one if you follow the latest trend in professional sports: a low gluten diet. Recent research has suggested that following a low-gluten diet can significantly improve performance, and therefore results.

Why Your Doc is Choosing Supplements over Traditional Meds

How many times have you been told that there is a medication or pill to help remedy an ongoing illness you may have?  How many commercials have you seen for prescription medications that will lower your cholesterol, cure restless leg syndrome or help you sleep?  Have you tried any of these, only to experience awful side effects or no effect at all? Homeopaths have known for years that an alternative approach is often the best approach. And now many “main-stream” doctors are also starting to understand that natural supplements have their place in the quest for better health. Keep reading to discover why more doctors are choosing supplements over traditional medicine. . .

Health Alert: 3 Things You Eat Everyday That Will Shorten Your Life

If you want to live a longer, healthier life, you can start to do so immediately by eliminating certain foods from your diet. It’s really that easy! Foods that are high in hydrogenated oil, sugar and chemicals can significantly shorten your lifespan. They can lead to diseases such as heart disease, digestive disease and diabetes, just to name a few. You can extend your life simply by avoiding the following foods.