Author: Erin Elizabeth

At the end of August, the FDA announced that certain medications used to treat diabetes had been linked to cases of a rare, potentially deadly flesh-eating genital infection. The medications are sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT2) inhibitors, used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes. Click here for the FDA list of affected drugs, among which are Invokana, Farxiga, and Jardiance. RELATED STORY: Doctor explains how fasting can completely reverse Type 2 Diabetes The infection, “necrotizing fasciitis of the perineum” (also called “Fournier’s gangrene”) is rare and affects the genital region. According to a 2012 study, it has a mortality rate of more than 20 percent. (The term necrotizing fasciitis...

Ashwagandha, also known by its botanical name Withania somnifera, is a small woody plant with yellow flowers native to India and North Africa. It’s classified as an adaptogen, as it’s believed to help your body manage stress better. The plant — particularly its root — has been used for over 3,000 years as a natural Ayurvedic remedy against various ailments. Modern science also links it to health benefits, such as reduced stress and anxiety and improved blood sugar levels, mood and memory. RELATED STORY: How Awesome Is Ashwagandha? This article reviews the optimal dosages needed to reap different health benefits. To...