The "Myers Cocktail" is an intravenous therapy consisting of various mixes of vitamins, minerals and other nutrients. It can be very useful in situations where oral nutrients or other therapies are not working. When nutrients are given intravenously, your digestive system is bypassed and a much higher level of nutrition can be delivered directly to your cells via the bloodstream. The nutrients then kick-start those cells which are performing below par. This type of...

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People with a severe form of arterial disease appear to have low levels of vitamin C in their blood regardless of their diet or smoking habits, study findings suggest. Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is a form of atherosclerosis, a condition in which fatty build-up accumulates inside the arteries and obstructs blood flow. In PAD, blood flow in the legs and feet is impaired, which can cause lameness and pain. PAD is also associated with...

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Melatonin supplementation may lead to relief of frequent stabbing headaches in three cases in a recent study. For example, in one case, a woman had a reduction in the frequency of stabbing head pains from two per day to none within 24 hours of starting treatment with 9 mg of melatonin per day. Continuing to take melatonin, she remained pain-free at a four-month follow-up. Stabbing headaches, also known as "jab and jolts" or "ice-pick...

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The benefits of exercise on body shape and the heart are well known, but a new study reports that as little as 10 minutes of moderate exercise daily can improve mood and reduce fatigue. The findings were based on 14 female college students who rode a stationary bicycle at a moderate clip for 10 minutes, 20 minutes or 30 minutes, or sat quietly for 30 minutes. The results showed significant declines in levels of...

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