Articles by Leigh Erin Connealy, M.D.:

What's on Tap and What You Need to Know About Drinking Water (NewsTarget) The National Resources Defense Council (NRDC), an environmental action organization, recently conducted an in-depth study into the quality of drinking water across the United States. Reviewing the tap water quality data for 19 major U.S....

The Importance of Sleep and the ABC's of Catching Z's (NewsTarget) A recent study concluded that 90% of Americans suffer from too little sleep. Sleep is vital to maintaining good health and a positive mental wellbeing. During the deepest stages of the sleep cycle, the immune system repairs damage inflicted...

The Summer Fruits of Good Health - Antioxidants Explained (NewsTarget) Summer is upon us and with the warm weather comes a cornucopia of delightful fruits and vegetables that not only taste great but are excellent health boosters as well! Fruits and vegetables are packed with powerful antioxidants that can...

Getting to the Heart of Women's Health (NewsTarget) Cardiovascular Disease has long been thought of as a man’s disease while in reality it is the leading cause of death among women today. This year 435,000 women in America will have heart attacks with over half of them resulting in death....

Multivitamins Explained: Supplementing Can Help You Reach Optimal Health (NewsTarget) Everyone needs a balanced diet! Everyone requires proteins, carbohydrates, fats, fibers, vitamins, minerals and amino acids every day. The right diet can strengthen the muscles and bones as well as improve overall health. Vitamins are vital...

Strong Body, Strong Bones - Six Steps to Prevent Osteoporosis (NewsTarget) Did you know that osteoporosis affects men as well as women? While nearly 8 million women in the United States are currently diagnosed with osteoporosis, an additional 2 million men suffer from the disease as well. The good news is that...

How pH Levels and Acidity Relate to Heartburn (NewsTarget) The human body has a high water content; water is an essential medium for transportation of nutrients, biochemicals and oxygen all throughout the human body. This water-based medium may have acidic or alkaline properties that are measured...

What You Can Do About Diabetes-Related Fungal Infections (NewsTarget) Diabetes mellitus is a metabolism-related disorder that results in elevated levels of blood sugar. There are three main types of diabetes -- Type I, Type II and gestational. Diabetes is caused by the decreased production of insulin by the...

Four Reasons Why Many People Can't Lose Weight (NewsTarget) Have you been struggling with your weight, despite your best efforts or intentions? There are several factors involved in weight gain, and the very reason why you put on the pounds in the first place could be the thing that is preventing...

Are You Tired of Being Tired? (NewsTarget) Are you one of the millions of Americans who are always tired? Do you feel that you can never catch up on your sleep or your energy reserves have been permanently depleted? Do you wonder if you will ever return to your normal self again? If...

Is It Your Stomach or Is It Your Pancreas That's Causing Pain? (NewsTarget) While your Pancreas may not be something that you think about very often, it might just be time to take notice of this vitally important organ. Becoming in tune with the voice of your body can help you maintain good health and alert you...

A Silent Intruder – Do You Have Kidney Disease? (NewsTarget) High blood pressure and diabetes are the top two causes of kidney disease, a disease that can be deadly if not caught in its early stages. According to the National Kidney Foundation approximately 20 million Americans (1 in 9 adults) have...

The Candida and Fungus Among Us (NewsTarget) It is estimated that one in every two people will be affected by Candidiasis in their lifetime but many will not be aware of it or may even think that the symptoms are all in their head. The unfortunate reality is that many people who seek...

The Diabetes Wake-Up Call and How to Avoid Diabetes (NewsTarget) Diabetes has become so common in our society that during my last trip to the grocery store I saw two separate magazines dedicated to healthy diabetic living and at least a handful of nutrition bars aimed at regulating glucose levels in the...

For Healthy Nails - Nail Fungus Once and for All (NewsTarget) We may not be back in bathing suit season quite yet, but it’s the perfect time to address that embarrassing little problem that you’ve been putting off. Millions of Americans are plagued with fungal infections in their nails, very few are...

Are You Destined for Diabetes? (NewsTarget) What is diabetes? Diabetes is a chronic health problem stemming from elevated blood sugar. The body’s metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats lead directly to the production of glucose, otherwise known as blood sugar. Glucose is...

Mastering the pH Balancing Act Can Improve Your Health Significantly (NewsTarget) With the aging population of the United States, the incidence of so-called age-related diseases should be expected to rise. In fact the incidence of cancer, heart disease, diabetes and a host of other diseases have been steadily rising for...

Taking the Burn Out of Heartburn Naturally (NewsTarget) According to the National Institute of Health, approximately 25 million Americans are suffering from heartburn each year. With such a large number of the population afflicted with this painful and potentially dangerous health problem, chances...

8 ways to avoid the flu naturally Couple the recent media predictions of a pandemic-proportion flu season with talk of more vaccination shortages, and the spread of panic isn’t far behind. However, the flu does not have to be inevitable for you or your family and can be avoided naturally...

8 ways to avoid the flu naturally Couple the recent media predictions of a pandemic-proportion flu season with talk of more vaccination shortages, and the spread of panic isn’t far behind. However, the flu does not have to be inevitable for you or your family and can be avoided naturally...

Enhancing health with a multivitamin "An apple a day keeps the doctor away." But then, you also need a banana, an orange, a pear, a handful of carrots, some avocado, a head of lettuce, some tomatoes ... the list goes on. Did you make sure to get your five to nine servings of fruits and...

Beauty to die for: health hazards of cosmetics and skin care products revealed Your medicine cabinet is one of the most dangerous areas of your house, and not for the reasons you may think. Lurking just behind your bathroom mirror, where all of your favorite beauty products are housed, is a virtual toxic nightmare. The growing...

The Mad Hatter Syndrome: mercury and biological toxicity The term "mad as a hatter" will forever be linked to the madcap milliner in Lewis Carroll's classic children's book, Alice in Wonderland. But few actually know that the true origin of the saying relates to a disease peculiar to the hat making industry...