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Maca powder is one of many modern health trends, as a supplement and holistic health food. These days, you can find it in many health food stores and online shops, and it's not regulated as anything more than a food supplement. So what is it, and why is it so popular? The History of Maca Maca has been known by many names over the centuries. It's also known as the Peruvian ginseng, and its scientific name is Lepidium meyenii. It's an edible plant native to south America, found up in the Andes mountains, and has been cultivated for centuries. In...

A low thyroid level, also known as hypothyroidism, is a condition where your thyroid gland is not as active as it should be. Millions of people suffer from the condition, though many don't realize it until it has progressed. Low thyroid activity can lead to a number of health issues, including major issues such as obesity, infertility, heart disease, and joint pain. Hypothyroidism tends to start off slow and increase over time, so symptoms may appear gradually year over year. Many symptoms are also attributable to aging or other issues, so the root cause may not be obvious until testing...

Weight loss products come in a wide variety of different forms. These forms range from pill-like capsules and supplements to smoothies to suckers to teas. Today we're going to be looking at two of those: supplements and teas. What Is a Weight Loss Supplement? Weight loss supplements are a huge category full of a ton of different herbal remedies, exotic chemicals, synthetic drugs, and placebos. They generally come in three different categories, though individual products can use one, two, or all three of those categories all together. The first category are the stimulants. Stimulant products most typically include caffeine or...

Period pain and cramping is natural, though in most women it should be relatively minor, an inconvenience more than a debilitating problem. If cramping and pain lasts for a long time or is extremely painful or debilitating, consider talking to a doctor. Conditions such as endometriosis can cause much worse pain and should be diagnosed and treated as soon as possible. That said, any pain is pain, any discomfort is uncomfortable. Just because pain isn't as bad as it could be or cramping only lasts for a couple days doesn't mean you have to tough it out. You can take...