Now more than 100 million women worldwide use oral contraceptive pills to prevent pregnancy or control menstruation. But the pill and other hormonal contraceptives are not without side effects. We usually focus on the pill's effects on physical health, but the most common reason women stop taking or switch pills is because of mental health side effects. The birth control pill has long been heralded as one of the most innovative and important drugs ever to hit the market. But even though we recognize the importance

For many, echinacea—a medicinal plant with a pretty purple flower (and a strange-sounding name)—is the undisputed champion of herbal immune system boosters. This solid reputation has made echinacea a top supplement for helping protect against upper respiratory infections and reducing the severity and duration of symptoms if you do get one. The conventional wisdom suggesting the benefits of echinacea (and sage lozenges) as a remedy for early sore throats has found strong support in recent research. This study

 If you're trying to lose weight, you've probably read or heard about the importance of cutting back on your carbs. But no two carbs are the same. Some carbs give your body an energy boost and have no other redeeming properties. As a recent study published in The BMJ found, certain carbs are very effective at helping people maintain or even lose weight. Here's a look at the research and its findings. Small changes to your diet can result in big weight gains… or losses.

In the Bible we find the commandment that all male children be circumcised on the 8th day after birth: “This is my covenant between me and you and your descendants after you, which you shall keep: Every male among you shall be circumcised. And you shall circumcise the flesh of your foreskin, and it shall be a sign of the covenant between me and you. And every male among you shall be circumcised when he is eight days old throughout your generations; he that is born

 You may have already heard about the benefits of walnuts as a plant-based source of omega-3 fatty acids. The nutrients in walnuts offer many health benefits, including cardiovascular and brain health. Could compounds in walnuts also prevent cancer? That's what the authors of a recently published study seem to think. Recent research has shed light on the remarkable benefits of eating nuts, especially walnuts, in reducing the risk of cancer and the mortality rate associated with the disease. However, the question remains: How do walnuts achieve these benefits?

The lymphatic system is responsible for neutralizing toxins and purifying the body, all while carrying a precious cargo of infection-fighting cells. Yet this life-sustaining group of nodes, glands, and organs is often overlooked or taken for granted. The truth is: A number of factors—including poor diet, exposure to toxins, food allergies, and a sedentary lifestyle—can create excess waste and debris in the lymph, or fluid, of the lymphatic system. The result is sluggish or