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Benefits of Sleeping With Your Window Open (even in the winter)

Eloise (not her real name) is a 96-year-old woman who has been a patient of mine for over 15 years. She’s got some trouble with her vision, and she’s had one of her knees replaced…but besides that, she remains remarkably healthy. It’s probably no surprise to learn that she never smoked, drank very little alcohol, […]

6 Signs Your Gut is in Trouble (and Natural Ways to Fix it)

If your gut is in trouble, there’s a good chance your health and well-being are also in jeopardy. That’s because the gut extends way beyond the digestive tract and is linked to mental health, mood, endocrine disorders, autoimmune diseases, and skin conditions. The fact is, your gut contains trillions of bacteria, which have a huge […]

The Lowdown on Medicinal Mushrooms

Mushrooms have been used in traditional medicine for thousands of years in cultures around the world. Now, modern scientists are discovering the fascinating healing properties of mushrooms, with more than 100 species of mushrooms currently being studied for their potential health benefits.

Why You Should Get Morning Sun Daily

Anyone who has ever been for a morning walk can attest to the incredibly refreshing, invigorating feeling that comes from this simple and wholesome activity. But did you know that science is now backing up the benefits of this daily ritual?

Always Drink a Cup of This Before Going to Bed

Do you like to sip a hot cup of tea in the evening? Even if you haven’t enjoyed this habit in the past, now might be the time to get started. With just one cup of this powerful herbal tea, you could promote a better night’s sleep, ease digestion, fight disease, and slow the signs […]

7 Tiny Tweaks You Can Make for a Huge Impact in 2020

You don’t have to call them resolutions or even habits, just call them tiny tweaks. Sometimes we overwhelm ourselves with massive lists of things we want to do differently. The “go big or go home” principal is not always the best thing and often sets us up for defeat. Sadly defeat doesn’t help to breed […]

What is Really in Your Cold Medicine? Natural and Effective Alternatives

This article might just save us 40 billion dollars. That’s how much Americans spend on cold medicine every year! That seems like a really high price tag, especially considering that these medications just mask the symptoms rather than treating the underlying cause of the illness. And, to make matters worse, OTC medicines are not without […]

Drinking This one Free and Simple Thing Before Meals Can Supercharge Weight Loss

Folks…it doesn’t get any easier than this. This article by my UpWellness team gives you one of the simplest but most effective strategies out there for weight loss and health improvement in general. Here’s the secret: good, clean, water. Sometimes the solution to a health problem is so simple that we overlook it in our […]

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 […]

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. […]

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