Do you reach for a pill every time you suffer from low back pain? Health experts recommend that you try these natural fixes for low back pain before seeking a solution from a pill.

Are you wondering if melatonin can help your fibromyalgia symptoms?

Did you know that if your child is overweight or obese, that dieting can actually do more harm than good? Here are the latest guidelines for both parents and pediatricians for preventing teen obesity and helping those who are already overweight.

Getting too much sugar each day could be disastrous for your child's health. The American Heart Association has set some new guidelines to make it simple for parents to know how much sugar is just too much.

Are you wondering if natural options are available that can help you?

According to a science advisory from the American Heart Association being sedentary is not simply a lack of getting exercise, it is also a potentially independent risk factor for stroke and heart disease.

It’s no secret that ginger has been used for thousands of years as a natural remedy for various symptoms and health problems, and a growing amount of research is uncovering more reasons why ginger rocks. Here are some of the health benefits of ginger, including the latest study on this natural remedy and inflammatory bowel disease.

Kicking the nicotine habit can be difficult making vaping with e-cigarettes a popular choice for many ex-smokers trying to wean from nicotine addiction. Some studies suggest vaping increases risk of lung infection. Here are 5 things to know about smoking versus e-cigarette vaping and your lung health.

A recent survey by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention survey found that Americans are tired. Yet they can use home remedies and natural treatments to fight fatigue.

Do you know the difference between "expired by" and "best by" dates? Research shows not paying attention to one can make you fat.

Here are some of the tricks supplement makers are using that prompted a recent warning by Consumer Reports that some weight loss pills still are not safe.

Some people are skeptical about how much impact diet has on multiple sclerosis, yet at the same time there’s quite a bit of interest in the topic, especially since making dietary changes is a drug-free way to help manage the disease. Therefore it’s important to consider recently published research showing how a plant based diet benefits multiple sclerosis.

Did you know breastfeeding can help you lose weight? If you've just brought a new bright light into the world, you're probably now dealing with the weight you gained while you were pregnant. Good news, breastfeeding your wonderful, new baby will help you shed those pounds. If you're having troubles breastfeeding, there are natural things you can do to help, like trying different positions and using colored ribbons to make your baby more comfortable and less antsy.

Short fasts for weight loss vs. traditional diets. "I have really been on a journey to discover the best types of foods to eat for the best possible health. Two short water fasts, one of 3 days and one of two days and changes in diet. The second shot is taken 3 weeks after the first shot," writes Tara Golden discussing her diet and water fasting journey. I asked Tara to share her experience with EmaxHealth readers and here is what she wrote to EmaxHealth.

Did you know you can lower your allergies by losing weight? The same is true for asthma, which can be triggered by the same things that cause allergies. Losing weight becomes more important since recent news brings bad tidings of increased prices for EpiPens. An EpiPen is an effective emergency aid during severe asthma and allergic reactions. You can lower your EpiPen budget by lowering your risk of severe attacks by shedding some pounds.