Your Body

Turmeric, and /or its therapeutic agent curcumin, has been touted as an effective nutritional supplement and panacea. Research papers, patents and internet sites appear to support its efficacy, but how effective is it and for which health condition?

Abdominal discomfort is one of many symptoms of both IBD and IBS. But these conditions require very different medical and nutritional therapy.

Selenium is essential for good health and is involved in many metabolic functions in your body. Soil concentrations of selenium can affect selenium content in food and the amount you consume. Are you getting enough?

Your teeth are of significant importance to your health. Damage to these necessary tools for chewing food and initiating digestion of nutrients can negatively affect your health. Regular dental visits are a must, but so is good dental nutrition.

Many people experience occasional heartburn, but recurring heartburn more than twice a week may indicate gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). What can you do to reduce the severity and occurrence of these painful episodes?