Are Potatoes Gluten-Free?

Potatoes are not only a favorite comfort food and cozy side dish, they’re a terrific ingredient in gluten-free cooking and even gluten-free baking. Loaded with antioxidants, vitamin B6, vitamin C, and fiber, potatoes are satiating and make a truly healthy food choice. Like rice, potatoes are a staple in the … Read More

Anxiety Definition vs. Stress Definition: A Simple Explanation of How These Responses Differ

By definition, stress contributes to your body’s response to potential danger, like a speeding bus bearing down on you, or a demand, such as the need to do well on an exam. Basically, stress is your body’s way of telling you something has to change in order for you to … Read More

Natural Remedy for Depression, Anxiety, and Pain

In a previous article, we discussed using oregano oil to improve the health of your heart. But, the benefits of oregano oil are not limited to cardiovascular health. The simple fact is that you can spend less than you would on a typical lunch for an entire month’s supply of oregano oil and … Read More

Natural Health Advisory Has a New Home:
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As you look for the best medical treatments and advice for yourself and your family, a natural solution may be your best option. More and more experts point to integrative medicine, which combines the best of conventional medicine with the best of drug-free, natural medicine. By accessing the time-tested guidance … Read More

“Motability”: What It Means, How It Helps

Motability—a hybrid of motor and mobility—is both a term and an entity largely unknown in the U.S., most likely due to our ease of access to automobiles and lack of reliance on public transport. But in the United Kingdom, the land of the publicly funded National Health Service), the term … Read More

An Abnormal PSA Result: What Comes Next?

The prostate-specific antigen (PSA) blood test remains central to prostate cancer screening and, at the same time, at the center of considerable controversy. While proponents cite data supporting the test as a way to reduce the risk of dying from prostate cancer, critics point to the chain of events that … Read More

What Is the Prostate Gland?

The prostate gland is a male organ weighing about one ounce and often compared to the size of a walnut or chestnut. It is located in the pelvic region just below the bladder, in front of the rectum, and above the pelvic floor muscles. The primary function of the prostate … Read More

What Causes Erectile Dysfunction?

When a man is aroused, the brain sends a signal to the nerves in the penis, which then stimulate the arteries in the penis to open up, filling with blood. Simultaneously, the veins close up and the blood in the arteries becomes trapped, causing enlargement and hardening of the penis. … Read More