According to research, fewer than 5 percent of people engage in the minimal amount of physical activity required every day, which is 30 minutes. Americans just aren’t moving enough and this can impact your body physically in more drastic ways than obesity. Sitting…
The heart. We all have one. Whether it’s functioning properly, is a completely different story though. About 695,000 people die of heart disease in the United States every year – that’s 1 in every 5 deaths. Coronary heart disease (CHD) is…
If you’ve ever traveled to China, you may have noticed that turkey is not a food that is normally consumed. Part of this is because the turkey is not native to the area. But more importantly, the Chinese do not…
Stress, depression and anxiety are common conditions that are seen frequently in our clinic. And when the holidays roll around, it amps up even more for so many people. The added stress of parties, family get togethers, gift buying, cooking,…
As fall starts to wind down and winter quickly approaches, many adjustments need to be made. This can mean adjustments to sleep patterns, dietary patterns, activity levels and more. Mentally, many people struggle with this time of year. In late…
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Well, it is for me. And while many people aren’t so keen on this time of year, there are still some wonderful things about fall that shouldn’t be overlooked. One of those…
Stress is insidious. And most of us aren’t even aware that we are stressed or living with chronic stress until something forces us to stop and take note. But the easiest way to tap into how we are feeling is…
The term “natural flavors” can be spotted in the ingredients for pretty much any packaged food nowadays, but what does this vague term really mean? Well, the truth about natural flavors is a little more complicated than the FDA will have…
Every October, the U.S. is bombarded with pink ribbons and reminders to “get the girls checked”. But the irony is that many of the companies waving the pink flags are actually contributing to increased cancer risks and cancer rates because…
As the transition into autumn occurs, so too can the flare ups of the common cold, influenza, allergies and more. There are several factors that can affect lung health, including physical activity levels, genetics and environmental conditions. Diet also plays…
