As we transition into the shorter winter months and more hours of darkness, many people feel the all too familiar sluggishness and sadness that comes with the season. So it’s no surprise that sales of energy drinks like Monster actually…
Anybody who knows me, knows that Halloween is my jam. Glowing pumpkins, ghoulish costumes, witches flying and of course, Frankenstein’s monster. It can only mean one thing…we’re heading into the season of too much sugar and decadence. Don’t get me…
Copper is a metal with many uses, ranging from wiring electronics to decorating jewelry. But it also plays a critical role in our bodies. Although there are only trace amounts needed in comparison to other minerals, copper has very important jobs and…
Acupuncture and massage are powerful vehicles for promoting a state of balance, flow and well being in the body. The two modalities go hand in hand and using both together enhances the effectiveness of each, resulting in a more complete treatment.…
Many people suffer with a condition known as temporomandibular joint dysfunction, or TMJ for short. In fact, according to the recent statistics, one out of every 12 people in the United States are affected by TMJ. That translates into 35…
Most people feel better after being outside in nature. The circumstances are different for everyone, but intuitively, we’ve always known how good time in nature makes us feel. And recently, researchers have exposed the health benefits that come from reconnecting…
Heart attacks, high blood pressure and the threat of stroke or sudden death are a huge fear for many Americans. After decades of being told that eating salt and saturated fat is the cause of heart disease, it still holds…
Transitioning from National Stress Awareness Month into Healthy Vision Month gives us pause to consider that one of the biggest contributors to vision issues is stress. And even though it sounds like a broken record, the best way to maintain…
High blood pressure or hypertension, is rampant in our society. Current estimates from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) show that 48.1% or 119 million adults in the United States suffer from hypertension, but only a 1/4 of those diagnosed…
There is a group of prescription and over-the-counter medications that are known as proton pump inhibitors, PPI’s for short, and a vast majority of people in the US take these every single day. Proton pump inhibitors reduce acid secretion in the…