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Have you ever examined your tongue, especially early in the morning, and found a white film coating the back half or possibly the entire tongue?

The danger of guns in the hands of civilians is a common refrain in America. We hear often the dangers of tobacco and smoking. We

It’s a free-for-all for pharmaceutical companies these days. An AARP Report has found that: Between 1986 and 2002 Americans age 45 and older reported their

A lot of us think we are watching what we eat. That might be counting calories (a fool’s errand, but not the topic of this

Let’s talk about your medicine cabinet. Maybe it’s a whole cupboard in your kitchen. Maybe it’s behind the mirror in your bathroom. But almost everyone

Halotherapy is, literally, therapy using salt–whether applied to the skin, or a wound, ingested or inhaled. History of halotherapy The practice stretches back more than

In this space, we have discussed the spiritual benefits of fasting, the hormonal benefits of fasting, how fasting helps fight disease and just the general

Amino acids are the building blocks of protein–one of the three macronutrients. Many of us learn that in biology growing up. To paint a more

There’s a term that has taken hold in the health and longevity world: Blue Zones. The term originated in 2005 in a National Geographic article.

Have a look at this AskDrErnst article, posted nearly two years ago. It’s all about Metabolic Syndrome, what it is, why you might have it,

What is “alternative healthcare”? The broadest definition seems to include preventative health measures and anything that doesn’t involve either pharmaceuticals or surgery. Remember that for

You really are only as old as you feel, or as old as you think you are (i.e., what your mind perceives). Notice how the