One of the things that makes the coronavirus so frightening is how little we know about it. It’s only been about three months since the outbreaks started, and already the virus is infecting people at a seemingly exponential rate. Fortunately, what we know about COVID-19 is enough to boost our chances of avoiding infection — or, if we do get…

When it comes to COVID-19, there’s no shortage of information and disinformation online. On one hand, it’s true that symptoms owing to the virus were first reported in Wuhan, China. It’s also true that the virus is rapidly spreading throughout the globe, and that the global fatality rate is around 3.4 percent of the reported cases as of this writing…

Feeling lethargic for no reason? Having problems like dry skin, drastic weight changes and irregular bowel patterns? If so, you could have a thyroid problem. Your thyroid is arguably the most important gland in your body. Located below your larynx or voice box and above your collarbone, the thyroid gland secretes hormones that affect almost…

Do you practice good health habits, yet feel sick all the time? It's possible you may be suffering from a magnesium deficiency. As a mineral, magnesium is responsible for over 300 biochemical reactions in your body. This includes the normal functioning of your muscles, the strengthening of your bones and the stabilization of your blood glucose…

Chinese herbal medicine is rooted in a tradition that dates back at least 2,500 years. Although the usage of herbs to treat ailments is not unique to Chinese culture, the tradition is certainly one of the more sophisticated ones to have been passed down through the ages. Chinese herbal medicine involves the use of plants and seeds for therapeutic…