The Inflammation and Obesity Connection
Fire is our friend…right? Humans learning how to harness the power of fire was one of our greatest achievements and one that is responsible for life as we know it today. Besides the basic necessities like cooking and heating…who doesn’t enjoy a cozy campfire or a candlelit dinner? But, when that campfire escapes the fire […]
Help! I Have Acne and I am Not a Teenager
When I saw Tania in my waiting room, I knew immediately why she was there. I could see it on her face…literally. She was 48 years old and had acne like a teenager. She wasn’t pleased. This was entirely new for her and had started in the last year as her menstrual cycle was becoming […]
Don’t Be Fooled By Inflammation: Here’s What You Need to Know
If you tried to name one word that has spent the most time on headlines and alternative news articles in the last few years, inflammation would probably be at the top of the list. Unfortunately, there is a lot of misinformation surrounding inflammation, and it is often portrayed as a villain in the media. While […]
What Your Dark Circles May Be Trying to Tell You
Anyone who has ever pulled an all-nighter knows what to expect when they look in the mirror the next day. Dark, puffy circles under the eyes. Medical school is no exception and for many physicians, those dark circles under the eyes (we call it periorbital edema, infraorbital venous stasis, or infraorbital hyperpigmentation) are an occupational […]
Top 5 Health Benefits of Asparagus (and how to eat more of it)
Yes, it makes your pee smell weird. But this is a small price to pay for all the fantastic benefits of this nutritious veggie. It’s time to enhance your enjoyment of asparagus by exploring new and exciting ways to cook and prepare these green stalks. Here are our favorite health benefits of asparagus and how […]
5 Ways to Beat the Afternoon Slump
780.79 That’s the diagnostic (ICD-10) code for “malaise and fatigue,” which is one of the most common diagnostic codes in all of medicine. Basically, it means that the patient is tried. Although fatigue can be a symptom of just about every medical condition there is, most cases are not related to a serious underlying disease. […]
7 Science Backed Reasons to Eat This Nut Daily
Almonds are the world’s most famous tree nut. They are loaded with healthy fats, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Native to the Middle East, these nuts have an impressive nutritional profile which makes them a great addition to an already healthy lifestyle.
Walking The Right Way Matters: Are you Making These Common Mistakes?
It’s unlikely that you think much about how you walk. You just, do it, right? Well, if you’re walking for exercise (and you should be), there is a right way and a wrong way to go about it. Though it seems like a no brainer, walking properly actually takes effort, and a proper stride and […]
The Sugary Drink and Cancer Connection: This Could Save Your Life
This is extremely upsetting. Almost 5000 times every single day in the US, a person goes to a doctors appointment and leaves with a diagnosis of cancer. That’s scary…but it gets worse. Because at least 2000 of those cancers could have been prevented. Think about that for a moment…2000 people every day who get their […]
Everything You Need to Know About Using Peppermint for Health
I’m so grateful that one of my “happy places” is in my own backyard. We have a lovely little stream back there that is bounded on each side by beautiful old stone walls and a little footbridge we use to get across. And, right there, on the banks of that stream is an equally lovely […]
