If you’re concerned about inflammation—or if you’re already suffering from an inflammatory condition like arthritis or heart disease—it’s time to become acquainted with curcumin. This deep golden polyphenol compound is the active ingredient in turmeric. It has gained fans throughout the world thanks to its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory capabilities. A growing number of studies on the compound—more than 18,000 to …
Summer Joint Health
Maybe Kitty is having trouble jumping up on the bed or Buddy struggles to hop into the car for his daily trip to the dog park. Since our pets can’t tell us when something hurts, it’s important to look for signals and cues as they age. This is especially true for joint health, and taking extra measures during the active …
Epigenetics, Cancer Prevention, and You
Just over two years ago, Good Health Lifestyles had the honor of interviewing Dr. Ajay Goel, a Professor and Director of the Center for Translational Genomics and Oncology at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas, Texas. Since then, we’ve had an outpouring of requests from readers asking for more information from Dr. Goel on the promising effects that natural botanicals …
Boost Your Brain Power
Maybe you’ve gone into the kitchen and don’t remember why, or you can’t recall a familiar name during a conversation. You may have even missed an appointment because it slipped your mind. Memory lapses can occur at any age, especially with our nonstop, overcommitted lifestyles. But as baby boomers start passing their 60th birthday, many become concerned that their minds …
Fight Depression Naturally
Everyone deals with mild symptoms of depression from time to time, but no one should have to live with chronic feelings of hopelessness, despair, anxiety, and sadness. Unfortunately, nearly 20 million adults in the United States suffer from a depressive disorder, with 30 percent of those cases being severe. Statistics show that women are 70 percent more likely to develop …
Confused by Curcumin?
If you’re hip to the natural health scene, you know that curcumin is a must-have for the prevention of nearly every health ailment under the sun—especially some of the big ones, like cancer and dementia. Many health advocates tout it as one of the greatest natural medicines available. But with close to 100 different curcumin products on the market, where …
Stop the Disruption
How everyday life is wreaking havoc with your hormones Lynn and Mark take pride in how well they care for their home and family. They go the extra mile to keep a spotless home. They make sure the kids are clean and well fed. On the surface, they look like a healthy and happy family. But what Lynn and Mark …
Fight Oxidative Stress
Oxidative stress plays a pivotal role in many of the health challenges facing men today. Free radicals—those misbehaving molecules that are missing one electron—can create chaos throughout the body, causing a number of ailments. Rheumatoid arthritis, cardiovascular issues, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), neurologic disorders, and even some types of cancer have all been linked to oxidation in the body. …