Establishing a “no shoe” policy in your home is good for your health. In one easy step, you can reduce your risk of injury, infection, and exposure to harmful chemicals. Kick those shoes off at the door! Click here to read more on MindBodyGreen…
goodbye to the 6 minute patient visit
A little more than a decade ago, I found myself in the middle of a health crisis. I began suffering from debilitating headaches multiple times a week, I developed severe episodes of abdominal pain with diarrhea, and I began experiencing panic attacks. It hit me like a ton of bricks. I had just started my […]
turmeric to the rescue
Did you know that turmeric is a super-spice known for its numerous anti-cancer properties and its impressive ability to positively influence over 586 diseases ? Over 1,543 scientific journal entries are now centered around turmeric’s beneficial properties and the data only continues to grow. Turmeric, also known as Curcuma longa, is the deep yellow spice that gives mustard […]
combat the common cold
As we head into fall, here are some tips to combat the common cold. Colds are caused by more than 200 viruses that infect the upper respiratory tract. They are spread through the air by sneezing or coughing, and are also spread by contact with a contaminated object. In response to an invasion by a […]
stoking the flames of inflammation
Inflammation is a protective attempt by the body to remove injurious stimuli and to initiate the healing process. It is part of the complex biological response of vascular tissues to harmful stimuli, such as pathogens, damaged cells, or irritants. Biologically, inflammation itself was intended to be protective, but because the causes of inflammation are so insidious in […]