Arnica is a daisy-like plant with yellow flowers. Although high oral doses are toxic, it’s used as a cream or homeopathic pills to reduce pain, bruises, swelling from injuries, and speed recovery after plastic or dental surgery. But what’s the difference between herbal and homeopathic arnica and do both work? Read on to find out, […]

Are you looking for a good indicator of your fitness and heart health? One that is also inexpensive and easy to measure and track? Look no further. Your resting heart rate ticks all those boxes. Keep reading to find out if your pulse is normal and to learn more about low and high resting heart […]

Lipase is a digestive enzyme released by the pancreas into the gut to break down fats. Lipase blood levels can increase due to pancreas inflammation or damage. Learn more about the lipase test, what abnormal levels mean, as well as how naturally blocking pancreatic lipase may help combat obesity.

Transferrin is a protein that binds iron and transports it to where it’s needed. When there is enough transferrin, your body can effectively use the iron you get from the diet. Iron availability dictates transferrin production, but transferrin levels are also influenced by inflammation, liver, and kidney disease. Keep reading to learn more about high […]

Reticulocytes, or immature red blood cells, can tell you how well your bone marrow is working. They can help zero in on underlying health issues or tell if certain therapies are working. Keep reading to learn more about high and low reticulocyte counts and their effects on your health.

Total iron-binding capacity (TIBC) is a good indicator of your body’s iron levels. Keep reading to learn more about high and low levels and what they mean for your health, as well as how to increase or decrease TIBC.

Platelets are vital for blood clotting and wound healing. However, having either too few or too many platelets can cause serious health issues. Keep reading to learn more about high and low platelet counts and things you can do to improve them.

Milk thistle is a powerful and safe herb for liver support. Its extract (silymarin) boosts detox, lowers inflammation, and increases antioxidant defense, which is beneficial for liver and gallbladder issues, diabetes, and autoimmune diseases. Read on to learn more, along with dosage information and smart ways to improve the poor bioavailability of its active compound […]

Unlike typical pneumonia, people with walking pneumonia usually experience only mild symptoms and can go about their everyday life unaffected. But the infection can be stubborn, hard to treat, and sometimes spreads to cause brain, skin, or heart damage. Read on to learn about the causes, symptoms, conventional and natural ways to combat it.