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Salt therapies, which include gargling with salt water, neti pots and salt caves (speleotherapy), have been used for thousands of years in both traditional and modern medical practices. They have been used to treat mouth infections, sore throats as well as upper and lower respiratory conditions such as cold and flu, allergy, asthma, bronchitis, cystic fibrosis, sinus infection, hay fever and emphysema. But in this day and age of heart transplants, genetic engineering and miracle drugs, it is often hard to credit that such simple steps can truly have beneficial effects. But there is an upside to our ever-increasing scientific understanding of health conditions and how the body responds. We can now break down and analyze old remedies to see how they actually work and if they are scientifically valid – and salt therapies appear indeed to be valid.

Certain minority groups in the US face significantly greater risk and these differences appear to be due to an increased prevalence of high blood pressure, diabetes and obesity seen in non-white American women. But that’s not all. There are also the influences of genetics, socioeconomic status, stress, access to healthy food, access to safe places to exercise, access to quality of healthcare, and the challenge of potential communication barriers. This is so impactful that experts in public health are often quoted as saying that your zip code is one of the most important determining factors for health and life expectancy.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in women, accounting for over a third of all deaths. However, those numbers jump even higher in post-menopausal women,

From James Frame CEO The decision to change our name has been coming for some time, and it means a lot to us as it reflects how we have evolved as a company, and expresses who we are now.In saying that, we are acutely aware that a simple name change...

Stage 1 is during the first 25 years of life when you build the strongest, most dense bones and minimize any actions that may compromise bone building. There are three stages of bone health. Stage 2 is from 26 years of age to menopause, when you take steps to avoid...

Hair Loss, Facial Hair, Infertility or Weight Gain? What is PCOS and how can you alleviate symptoms? Find out from our medical experts.

Polycystic Ovarian/Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrine disorder, affecting an estimated 1 in every 15 women. However, PCOS is a lifestyle disease, meaning it is caused by poor diet, environmental toxicity, drugs and/or many other lifestyle factors. This means that you don’t “catch” PCOS rather it develops over...

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) affects approximately 5 million women in the US many of whom experience excessive hair loss. If you’re experiencing hair loss or thinning hair as a result of PCOS, there’s a reason why and the good news is, you have choices help handle the excess hair in your hairbrush.

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) affects approximately 5 million women in the US, and world-wide it is estimated that 1 in 15 women are affected. Hormonal acne is also often a symptom of PCOS but you do have choices you have to help you manage your complexion and get your confidence back.