The Real Dangers of Cracked Heels
When the skin on the bottom of your heels becomes excessively dry, it can crack, leaving painful gaps. Cracked skin worsens in the winter months due to low humidity and cold temperatures — and it seems to afflict more women than men. For some, the condition is uncomfortable but not serious. Yet for others, cracks […]
6 Signs That Your Gut is in Trouble
One of the very first patients I ever saw in my medical residency taught me a lesson that I’ll never forget. She was a woman in her mid-50s who had multiple medical problems, several of them quite serious. When I saw her list of problems, I was intimidated. At the time, I wasn’t confident enough […]
5 Evidence Based Health Benefits of Ceylon Cinnamon (and how to eat more)
There is a “lazy susan” on my kitchen counter that is loaded with herbs and spices. They’re all in jars of varying shapes and sizes, and I use them often enough to be able to recognize each one without looking at the label. The largest container of them all is a one pound jar of […]
What Science Says About Leg Shaking
Shaking in your legs could happen for many different reasons – some of which are harmless and temporary, while others could be more serious. If you have a shaky, twitching or bouncing leg, read on to discover some of the reasons this could be happening, and whether you should see a doctor.
Scientists Prove: This Weird Machine is as Good as Exercise to Fight Obesity & Diabetes
Which would you rather do: sweat it out on a treadmill for 45 minutes per day, or relax on a gently vibrating platform for the same period? Turns out, you may not need to hit the gym to get the same health benefits.
80% of Americans are Deficient in The Most Important Mineral in the Body
About 80% of the world’s supply of spinach is grown in China. Now, I want you to imagine for a moment driving through miles and miles of spinach fields in China and think about what that might look like. Spinach as far as the eye can see in every direction. And it has been growing […]
Try Elderberries for Great Skin, Hair, Improved Heart Health and More
Humans love to put things in categories…I suppose it helps us feel like our world is more organized that way. In the realm of food and nutrition, we love ideas like: carrots are good for your eyes or bananas are good for muscle cramps. Although their reputations may be deserved, it’s unfair (and inaccurate) to […]
Why This is the #1 Tea to Be Drinking
When the world is at odds and the mind is a sea Then cease the useless tedium and brew a cup of tea. There is magic in its fragrance and there is solace in its taste And the laden moments vanish, somehow into space. The world becomes a lovely thing- there’s beauty as you’ll see: […]
Eat more Papaya: Here is Why and How
As lovers of global cuisine, we are fortunate to live in an area where there are world-class ethnic restaurants all over town. One of our family favorites is an authentic Thai restaurant that never disappoints. Whenever we go, I always order a “som tum” salad, which is made from shredded unripe papaya. Som tum salad […]
Ready to Try a Plant Based Diet? Here are Some Benefits
One definition of the word “medicine” is a substance or preparation that is used in the treatment of disease. And by that definition, most people think of the pills inside of those little orange bottles that you pick up at the pharmacy. And it’s true. Medications (drugs) can indeed be medicine. But they are certainly […]
