Trying for a girl? Tuck a wooden spoon or pink baby clothes under the bed—or even pop a coin in your mouth during sex. At least, that's what old wives' tales have long suggested could help parents ...

If you’ve wandered down the herbal tea aisle lately, you’ve probably noticed blends marketed as “alkaline” or “pH-balancing.” In complementary health approaches and Eastern medicine traditions, these ...

"Alkaline, what?" may be your first reaction when your doctor tells you that your alkaline phosphatase levels are elevated. Your next question may be, "Is there medicine to reduce alkaline phosphatase ...

The federal government has reaffirmed its commitment to addressing Nigeria’s growing malnutrition crisis, which manifests in undernutrition, overnutrition, and widespread micronutrient deficiencies.

Knowing which foods are acidic and which ones are basic will come in handy when you’re canning. Base foods need to be processed at a much higher temperature than acidic foods due to the need to ...

Heartburn, a common digestive issue, can be managed by incorporating specific foods into your diet. Low-acid fruits, whole grains, lean proteins, and alkaline foods help soothe the stomach and prevent ...

Dealing with bloating and discomfort everyday, then it’s time to change your diet and switch to foods that are alkaline in nature as they help in balancing pH level of the stomach, and may help in ...

Palestinians across the Gaza Strip are facing a daily struggle to find food as supplies entering the besieged enclave have diminished since Israel overhauled the aid-distribution system in May. As a ...

CLAIM: Eating alkaline foods will stave off the novel coronavirus, which has a pH level of 5.5 to 8.5. THE FACTS: A false post circulating on social media claims that COVID-19 has a pH level between 5 ...

Jillian Kubala, MS, is a registered dietitian based in Westhampton, NY. Jillian uses a unique and personalized approach to help her clients achieve optimal wellness through nutrition and lifestyle ...

It’s time to start being more mindful and intentional about what we’re putting in our bodies. As more Black people seek holistic approaches to health, alkaline eating is gaining momentum as a path to ...