When we think about our cardiovascular health, often times we think about cholesterol levels and blood pressure, but what about inflammation? Inflammation in the body is another important risk factor for cardiovascular disease – a fact that was been recognized…
A very effective and ancient tool to help you get through this winter’s cold season a little easier is the neti pot. The neti pot is a small, genie-lamp shaped object that you fill with salt-water and use to rinse…
What is Leaky Gut Syndrome? Leaky gut syndrome, otherwise known as increased intestinal permeability, is a condition characterized by inflammation in the lining of the gastrointestinal tract. When the GI tract is inflamed, the cells lining this tract lose the…
Doing a spring cleanse is a great way to wipe the slate clean in order to build a strong foundation for health. Some of the many benefits of cleansing include weight loss, better hormone balance, improved digestion, reduction in allergy…
A few days ago, the New York Times published an article about the rising rates of ADHD in US children. Specifically, the article reported that there has been a 16% increase in the number of kids diagnosed with attention deficit…
Cervical cancer risk and prevention is a confusing topic that many of even my most proactive female patients have misconceptions about. This article is meant to clear up some of these misconceptions, dispel myths, as well as discuss cervical cancer…
Many of us want to eat healthy, but we just don’t know what it is we should eat. Although I sincerely believe that a diet with lots of variety and color is the way to go for healthy eating, I…
A fever in your child is never easy to deal with: fevers are associated with discomfort, sleeplessness, and low appetite. It is no wonder that most parents’ initial reaction to a fever is to figure out how to quickly reduce…
Anxiety about starting school after a summer outdoors with siblings, neighbors, and parents is not unusual among children, and usually subsides after a few days of settling into their new routines. However, if you are noticing changes in your child…
That is a question I get almost weekly in my practice. The confusion is understandable, partly because the media keeps feeding us mixed messages, and because soy has a very interesting effect on the body that takes a little bit…