New Study Shows Orange Essential Oil Decreases Stress and Pain

Looking for a natural way to curb stress, relieve pain, minimize cravings and more? Keep a bottle of orange essential oil in your medicine chest. It offers a wealth of benefits all wrapped up in a sweet-smelling package. Essential oils are concentrated plant extracts typically obtained via distillation or mechanical pressing. In plants, these oils… Read More »

Elmiron: This Common Bladder Pill Is Causing Blindness

Editor’s Note: This article is a reprint. It was originally published October 30, 2019. Interstitial cystitis (IC) is a chronic bladder condition that may cause scarring and stiffening of the bladder walls. Researchers1 have found that only 10% of those who suffer from IC are men. In the male population, characteristic symptoms include pelvic pain,… Read More »

Popular Skinny Pills Linked to Digestive Problems

An October 2023 study1 in JAMA revealed that glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists prescribed for diabetes and weight loss increase your risk for gastrointestinal disorders, including pancreatitis, gastroparesis and bowel obstruction. The demand for weight loss products is estimated to grow at a record compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.7% from 2023 to 2032.2… Read More »

Laughter Is Good Medicine

Editor’s Note: This article is a reprint. It was originally published October 3, 2019. Many studies support the notion that optimism has a beneficial influence on your health. So, what about laughter? Indeed, there’s a lot of evidence suggesting that laughter is good medicine, too, both physically and psychologically. Anthropological research suggests laughter and humor… Read More »