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…
I see this far too often in my clinic. A new patient comes in with a laundry list of prescription medications that they have been instructed to take by their physician. But despite all the medications, they still feel like…
We’ve all heard the old saying, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away”. But is there any truth to it? Turns out, there is. Apples are some of the healthiest fruits available and there are a lot of reasons…
Plantar fasciitis is estimated to affect 10% of people over the course of their life. Symptoms are typically sharp, stabbing pain in the sole of the foot or heel when pressure is applied, or when standing after periods of rest. Most…
Food cravings are very common. They’re difficult to ignore and typically manifest through an intense or urgent desire for a specific type of food, which will vary from person to person. Everybody has a craving for some food item at sometime…
The circulatory system, also called the cardiovascular system, consists of the heart and the blood vessels that run throughout the body. It delivers nutrients and oxygen to all cells of the body. The oxygen we breathe gets mixed into the…
A very common complaint that I hear from my patients is that they constantly feel tired. Sometimes this fatigue is related to lack of sleep, but often there is no amount of rest that seems to alleviate the fatigue. From an acupuncture…
We all have a medicine cabinet, drawer or cupboard in our homes that is filled with seemingly harmless over-the-counter drugs, bandage material and other toiletries. But did you know that many of the things in your medicine cabinet can be…
