My life's mission is to educate people about the power of HOPE.
This article was originally posted at: www.everydayhealth.com Author: Taryn Winter Brill, Everyday Health Staff Writer May 17, 2013 Erin Youngerberg noticed a small mole, the size of a pencil eraser, on her back. She was told not to worry. But it was stage IV melanoma, an aggressive form of skin cancer. Doctors went on to find tumors… [Continue Reading]
This article was originally posted at: www.everydayhealth.com Author: Taryn Winter Brill, Everyday Health Staff Writer May 09, 2013 At just 6 weeks of age, Piper Beatty was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis, or CF. Doctors told her parents to love her for as long as they could because she would live only to 15 or 16 years at most…. [Continue Reading]
This article was originally posted at: www.everydayhealth.com Author: HealthDay Staff May 16, 2013 There are few things more inviting than a cool, clear pool on a hot summer day. But a new federal report will have you thinking twice before dipping a toe in the water. Fifty-eight percent of pool filter samples taken from Atlanta area pools… [Continue Reading]
This article was originally posted at: www.everydayhealth.com Author: Brenda Goodman, HealthDay Reporter May 16, 2013 As many as one in five American children under the age of 17 has a diagnosable mental disorder in a given year, according to a new federal report. Released Thursday, the report represents the government’s first comprehensive look at mental disorders in… [Continue Reading]
This article was originally posted at: www.everydayhealth.com Author: Ankita Rao, Kaiser Health News Staff Writer May 15, 2013 Dr. Thomas Bellavia transformed his traditional medical practice in Hasbrouck Heights, N.J., into a so-called medical home where patients are seen by teams of doctors and nurses. He says it has paid off in better, more coordinated care for his patients… [Continue Reading]
Eating too much salt can harm your heart. Find out if you’re overdosing on sodium and learn the saltiest foods to limit.
This article was originally posted at: www.everydayhealth.com Author: Johannah Sakimura, Everyday Health Staff Writer May 13, 2013 Eating out could be costing your heart even more than your wallet. Restaurant meals are dangerously high in sodium, and the numbers may only be increasing, according to a pair of studies published today in the journal JAMA Internal Medicine…. [Continue Reading]
This article was originally posted at: www.everydayhealth.com Author: Maureen Salamon, HealthDay Reporter May 15, 2013 High-salt diets have long been linked to high blood pressure, but new research finds that those with the condition may have a far greater preference for salty foods than those with normal blood pressure. In a small study of older adults, researchers… [Continue Reading]
This article was originally posted at: www.everydayhealth.com Author: Robert Preidt, HealthDay News May 14, 2013 Inhaling ultrafine particles from so-called “nanomaterials” — which are used in a growing number of household and commercial products, including sunscreens, ink in copy machines and lightweight sporting equipment — can cause lung inflammation and damage, a team of U.S. scientists says. The… [Continue Reading]
This article was originally posted at: www.everydayhealth.com Author: Amir Khan, Everyday Health Staff Writer May 10, 2013 In the ongoing battle against malaria, bacteria may be our secret weapon, according to a study published recently in the journal Science. Although mosquitoes don’t become infected with malaria, they can carry the parasite around, where it reproduces in their… [Continue Reading]
This article was originally posted at: www.everydayhealth.com Author: Randy Dotinga, HealthDay News May 10, 2013 Testosterone supplements are touted as a cure for low libido, but men who take them may reduce their odds of fathering a child, new research suggests. Many men who sought infertility treatment at two U.S. clinics reported taking prescription testosterone supplements, according to… [Continue Reading]
Fredda Branyon has dedicated her life to the advancement of complementary medicine, and has worked diligently to educate both patients and physicians on the true power of hope. Throughout her illustrious career, she has studied with some of the world’s most renowned alternative oncology experts from Germany, Israel, Japan, and Mexico. [Read More …]
