Heart disease is a prevalent condition that affects millions of Americans. For decades we have been taught that heart disease is the result of five main issues: high cholesterol, high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity and history of smoking. Over time we have been lead to believe that if we balance these five factors then we …
Today I am going to tell you how to have a safe Memorial Day by giving you sunscreen tips, tick removal advice, natural mosquito repellent and more. Memorial Day (formerly known as Decoration Day) originated after the American Civil War to commemorate the fallen Union soldiers. Today, Memorial Day is a time where we …
In the last post we discussed the concept of a “hurting brain”. Today I want to discuss with you 7 causes of hurting brains that are commonly seen in my office. Obviously there are more than only 7 reasons, but this is a list that you can make changes to fairly easily to improve brain …
The pain of a broken arm, an injured low back, a stomachache, or migraine are all pretty obvious. These physical pains are cues to us that there is something not right. What happens when your brain is “sick” and “hurting”? The reason you are able to sense pain in the first place is because …
Have you ever felt that your health was spinning out of control and there was nothing you could do about it? Have you ever been told that your “only” option was a risky surgery or toxic medications? I have been working on a little woodworking project at home the past few days. Believe me, …
Most of us are aware of the increasing sugar consumption that is leading to increasing waistlines. The average American today consumes 150 pounds of sugar each year! That’s 2-3 pounds of sugar each week and 22 teaspoons of sugar every single day. That’s a big problem especially with all the research showing that sugar is …
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You know, I see a lot of patient’s in my office that come in with a variety of complaints. A few aren’t willing to make the necessary lifestyle changes to restore health, but most are willing since nothing else has worked. Those that are committed to restoring their health are able to do so with …
In the last post we discussed the impact that sleep disturbances have on our health. In today’s post I want to share with you a list of some great tips to help you sleep. The good news? These tips are safe, inexpensive, and in time are really effective. Start by adding in a couple of …
Sleeping right is a key element to the Magnificent Seven Lifestyle. Unfortunately, for many this important task is often a difficult one. Every day I talk to patients who have problems falling asleep, staying asleep, or being tired each morning no matter how much sleep they get. Conventionally the options for sleep problems are prescription …
I get asked TONS of questions every day from my patients. They understand that my primary goal is to educate them into being healthier and I welcome their questions. Through the years there are four questions that I find that all patients ask and want to know the answer. In this video presentation I …
