“Let food be thy medicine…” is a profound ancient quote that continues to prove true over and over again in recent scientific studies. Despite what the science says, and with modern medicine at our fingertips, we sometimes feel more comfortable taking drugs rather than adjusting our diets. Of course, in many cases, prescription medication is […]
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Mar
Mar
In today’s world, stress and anxiety are all too common. Anxiety disorders affect 40 million adults in the United States (18.1% of the population). High stress lifestyles, poor dietary habits, reduced sleep, health issues and genetics are all contributing factors. Unfortunately, the current coronavirus outbreak has triggered even more anxiety, even among those of us […]
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Mar
Mar
The flu season is in full swing and for many of us that means being struck down with a sore throat, runny nose, or worse yet, body aches and respiratory issues. In particular, many people are concerned over the global outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19). If everyone around you is coughing and sneezing, you may be […]
09
Mar
Mar
If your New Year’s resolution was to start eating better, but you have gotten a bit off track, National Nutrition Month®, celebrated in March, is a good time to refocus and be more mindful of what you eat. Healthy eating doesn’t have to complicated or mean giving up the things you love. It’s all about […]
02
Mar
Mar
March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Colon cancer, also known as colorectal cancer, is the second leading cause of cancer deaths among American adults. Early detection is key. From the time the first abnormal cells start to grow into polyps, it usually takes about 10 to 15 years for them to develop into cancer. […]
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Feb
Feb
February is American Heart Month, and since Valentine’s Day so appropriately falls in February as well, we found it fitting to direct our attention to the organ that works so hard every second of every day… our heart! The heart is one of the five vital organs that is essential for human survival. Throughout the […]
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Feb
Feb
Are you part of the 23% of the world’s population who has some form of eczema? If you’re not, then it is likely you know someone who is. Surely, if you were a lifeguard in a summer day camp, then you definitely saw eczema on campers’ skin. Before we get ahead of ourselves, let’s start […]
06
Feb
Feb
If you’ve ever woken up at night to a sudden attack of pain in your big toe (ankle, knee, wrist, or fingers) then you are probably already familiar with the intense and unforgiving pain of gout. The intense joint pain is usually accompanied by swelling, redness and tenderness, and sends many people to the emergency […]
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Jan
Jan
Have you ever felt nervous about a certain situation and gotten “butterflies” in your stomach? Or been under stress and felt stomach cramps or an upset stomach? There’s a reason for this. Your brain and gastrointestinal tract are intimately connected. Your thoughts and emotions have a direct effect on your stomach and intestines. Even the […]
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Jan
Jan
If you have ever found yourself anxious, paranoid or nervous right before your period, then you may be suffering with premenstrual anxiety. Premenstrual anxiety happens as a result of hormonal changes in the ovaries that occur in the premenstrual phase of the menstrual cycle, specifically the changing levels of estrogen and progesterone. The good news […]