Now is the time to renew your commitment to being healthy! With the holidays behind us, our increased consumption of sugar, alcohol, and refined grains, coupled with less time to exercise, has left our bodies feeling heavier, slower, and generally worn down. Have you been meaning to improve your diet and shed those extra pounds,…
It’s no surprise that heart disease, cancer and stroke remain three of the top causes of death in the United States, with Alzheimer’s disease and diabetes rates on the rise as well.1 Americans are living longer but getting sicker, with chronic diseases skyrocketing. Contributing factors include the country’s high obesity rate — more than a…
Even if you eat an organic diet packed with fruits and vegetables, it is still beneficial to take a multivitamin.
Dear Patients and Friends, I am excited to announce the release of my first book, The Drug-Free Acid Reflux Solution. For the past ten years, I have been successfully helping patients get relief from reflux symptoms without drugs, and it was finally time to share this work with the rest of reflux suffers. The inspiration…
Hydrotherapy is one of the oldest methods of healing and has been utilized in most ancient cultures in some form or another for thousands of years. It is defined as the use of water at various temperatures to create a therapeutic effect on the body. Hydrotherapy treatments include saunas, steam baths, foot baths, sitz baths,…
Did you know that 1 in 8 Americans over the age of 65 have some form of dementia and that almost ½ of all individuals over the age of 85 have it as well. It is currently the sixth leading cause of death in America and is expected to cost the United States healthcare system…
60-80% of the immune system is in the gut, and improving digestion is step one to calming systemic inflammation and supporting optimal health. Incorporating a few simple practices can support healthy digestion. Step 1: First thing’s first, get into a calm state before eating. Stress disrupts digestion and elimination because it activates the sympathetic branch…
Arabinogalactans have long been used as a dietary fiber and have recently been shown to significantly boost the immune system. So what exactly is an arabinogalactan (AG) and where does it come from? Well, arabinogalactans in general belong to a group of carbohydrates called polysaccharides and these are known to offer numerous health benefits. While…
Are you in need of a little pick-me-up? Consider Rhodiola – or more specifically, Rhodiola rosea –one of my favorite herbs used to improve energy and reduce fatigue. Also known as Artic or Golden Root, Rhodiola is part of a class of plants and herbs known as adaptogens. Adaptogens work with our adrenal system to…
It’s a common complaint I hear from many patients when they first come to me – they say they’re tired, worn out, have little to no energy or they’re simply “dragging.” Feeling tired occasionally is typically nothing to worry about, but when it becomes chronic, your fatigue may be the sign of a more serious,…
