Fatigue is a word that probably 100% of those reading this can relate to. It can be defined as a loss of energy caused by physical or mental exertion. It can have a myriad of causes from simple exertion and overwork to debilitating illnesses such as Chronic Fatigue Immune Dysfunction Syndrome (CFIDS) and auto-immune diseases.…
Food cravings are the body’s way of trying to correct various vitamin and mineral deficiencies or imbalances. But eating the food that is craved rarely provides the needed nutrient. For example, when a person feels suddenly exhausted or weak, the body senses low blood sugar and begins to crave carbohydrates. However, sugar quick fixes are extremely…
Looking for a healthy appetizer to share at your next party or delicious weekday snack? Give homemade hummus a try! A popular Middle Eastern dip, hummus is packed with vitamins and minerals. Research has even linked hummus and its ingredients to a variety of health benefits! This includes: helping fight inflammation, improving blood sugar control,…
What could be better for you than New Year’s resolutions that will bring health and harmony to your life? Here’s a list to help you get started.
A third of the population has high blood pressure, and is at risk for several other diseases. Learn how to lower blood pressure with yoga.
The steps you take now to get your family ready for winter will help everyone avoid colds, earaches, flu and days missed at school or work.
Belly bloat is a common cause of misery for millions of people, but it doesn’t have to be. Here are the secrets for making belly bloat go away.
Hippocrates once said, “All disease begins in the gut.” After over a decade of clinical practice and thousands of cases of chronic disease I am confident, there is some credence to that statement. It is not too often that I see a patient with a chronic disease who does not have some level of digestive…
Whether it’s looking at a computer, watching TV, using a tablet, or playing on your smartphone, the average American adult spends 10-12 hours a day looking at a screen. Teens aren’t far behind, clocking in 8 hours of screen time. And children ages 8 to 10, spend around 6 hours a day in front of…
Halloween is in full swing! Costumes are purchased. Pumpkins are carved. Haunted houses and family-friendly spook nights are scheduled. You may have even put a few decorations out. But if you ask any kid (or kid at heart), they’ll tell you candy is the true star of Halloween. According to the National Confectioners Association, up…