Do you or someone you know suffer from inflammation such as chronic joint, muscle or digestive pain? Inflammation can wreak havoc on our bodies, leading to: heart disease, diabetes, cancer, arthritis, gastrointestinal disorders, even depression, based on a recent study by Rice University. The good news: you can take control and counterbalance inflammation’s assault on…
DetailsQ& A with Dr. Michelle Price If there’s no breast cancer in my family do I really need to worry about it? Less than 10 percent of breast cancers are thought to be hereditary, which unfortunately means that breast cancer can happen to anyone. That’s why early detection is critical and can be a life-saving…
DetailsSummer is officially over and all the kids are back to school. It is important to think of ways to stress less and relax more this back to school season, especially with cold and flu season creeping right around the corner. Aromatherapy is a relaxing way to help improve your mental and physical health.
As Fall approaches, it’s time to prepare for the seasonal allergies that come along with it. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 50 million Americans suffer from nasal allergies each year. The foods we eat can contribute to relief from some allergy symptoms. Here is a list of natural foods that should…
DetailsWe all need vaccinations and immunizations to help protect us from serious diseases. According to the Immunization Action Coalition “during the past 50 years, immunization has saved more than a billion lives and prevented countless illnesses and disabilities in the United States.” Vaccines reduce the risk of infection by working with the body’s natural defenses…
DetailsMany of us look forward to the start of the Olympics. Not only is it an amazing display of athletics, but also an important international and cultural event. The 2016 Rio Games have already been highly controversial with the fear of the spread of the Zika virus which is prevalent in the region and spread…
DetailsDid you know that our bodies host species that no scientist has ever studied? One of the closest habitats to us as humans is the belly button, yet it is relatively the most unexplored. As the belly button is a commonly neglected area for hygiene, it hosts a plethora of unstudied and unidentified species of…
DetailsBy Celeste Gorman MS, RD, CDN Planting a vegetable garden is a great way to enjoy fresh, nutritious foods. Your first thought might be “it’s too much work!” or “I don’t have time.” However, if you consider these 12 benefits of gardening, you may just change your mind and improve your health along the way.
DetailsBy David J. BenEliyahu DC, DABCSP, DAAPM Many people suffer from back pain due to herniated discs, spinal stenosis, osteoarthritis, and sciatica. If you have any of these conditions, you might benefit from sleeping on your side in the ‘fetal’ position with a pillow between your legs. Alternatively, sleeping on your back with two pillows…
DetailsAh summer! A time where everything from picnics to play-dates are better outdoors! There are several things to be mindful of when participating in outdoor activities, such as applying sunscreen, keeping a watchful eye on children swimming in the pool or at the beach, and mosquito bites.
