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Melatonin Side Effects and Can You Overdose?

If you can't sleep, you're not alone, and you may be among those who turn to melatonin for sleep. In the U.S., more than 36 percent of all adults report sleeping on average for less than ...

Natural Remedies for High Cortisol Levels & Excessive Stress

Do you find yourself overly stressed, tired and even notice weight gain despite not changing your diet or workout frequency? Your cortisol levels may be out of whack. More specifically, they may be too high. Cortisol is ...

How to Stop Diarrhea: Causes, Risk Factors and Home Remedies

Diarrhea is a common type of gastrointestinal upset or infection. It causes frequent and excessive discharging of the bowels in the form of abnormally watery stools and stomach pains. If you or one of your ...

5 Natural Treatments for Anemia Symptoms

Anemia, also known as anaemia, occurs when your blood has a lower than normal number of red blood cells or if your red blood cells don't have enough hemoglobin. Because a side effect of anemia ...

Alcohol Poisoning Symptoms, Causes, Treatment & Prevention

On college campuses, in fraternities and sororities, in backyards, in basements, and in bars, people are drinking to excess and getting alcohol poisoning, a life-threatening (and entirely preventable) emergency. In fact, the Centers for Disease ...

Orthorexia: Are You Obsessed With Eating the Right Foods?

In today's health-conscious world, many people strive to eat a clean, balanced diet. However, for some, this pursuit of healthy eating can morph into an unhealthy obsession known as orthorexia nervosa. While eating healthy is essential ...

How to Boost Your Immune System — Top 26 Boosters

If you are wondering how to boost your immune system, be advised that it doesn't necessarily happen over night. It's a matter of strengthening your immune response with lifestyle changes and the use of immune-boosting ...

Natural Cold Remedies for Fast Relief (& Prevention)

You can get a cold any time of year, but common cold season really ramps up when the weather starts to turn cool. And the thing about the common cold is that it is, well, ...

6 Benefits of Swing Sets for Kids + the Need for Outdoor Play

Given how often screens captivate children's attention these days, the importance of outdoor play cannot be overstated. Swing sets, a staple of childhood fun, offer more than just a playtime activity — they're also great ...

Lower Back Pain Relief: 6+ Recommended Remedies

It's estimated that up to 80 percent of adults experience persistent symptoms of lower back pain at some point in their lives, and about 31 million Americans struggle with the condition at any given time. ...