3 Reasons For You To Ditch Your Heels (NOW)
Corns, calluses, thickened toenails and bunions — the price you pay for wearing heels. And while they probably look great with your outfit, perhaps you should consider these three reasons to ditch your heels and choose flats. Chronic back pain Without shoes, and feet flat on the ground, the normal s-curve shape of your back […]
This Liquid Gold Has Potent Healing Power
My mother-in-law winced in pain as she cautiously took the bandage off her leg. Three weeks before, she had a large, deep skin cancer removed. The surgical wound repeatedly been infected and was not healing well at all. Her surgeon had recommended all sorts of different ointments and topical treatments, but nothing was working. Her […]
New Study Suggests Remaining Sedentary May Shrink Your Brain
We already have plenty of good reasons to exercise. Regular movement has been shown to help create a stronger body, a healthier heart, and a calmer mind. But recent research has revealed yet another reason to get off that couch and get moving: a bigger, healthier brain. The new study, published in the journal Neurology, […]
9 Winter Veggies That Feed Your Skin and More
Along with the bite of winter comes dry skin, chapped lips and a complexion that looks pale and worn. How your skin looks also says a lot about your overall health. When your body is healthy from the inside out, your skin will glow with vitality and warmth. Eating enough veggies in the winter can […]
How to Handle People Who Don’t “Get” Your Health Goals
One of the most challenging things about upgrading your health and making positive changes to your diet and lifestyle can be interacting with people who may not fully understand or support what you’re doing — or why you’re doing it. When you’re faced with that kind of social pressure, it can be easy to give […]
Should You Take the Full Course of Antibiotics?
How many times have you heard a doctor say “make sure you take the full course” of antibiotics for an infection? Have you ever wondered if it might be better to stop the antibiotics after you feel better? Well, you’re not alone. It’s an important question that I tackle in this controversial video. -Dr. Joshua […]
Think Like a Surfer
A great number of patients come in to see me with complaints of feeling out of balance in any number of ways. Sometimes it’s a “chemical imbalance” in the brain that is blamed for anxiety or depression. For others, it might be a “hormonal imbalance” with menopausal symptoms or thyroid issues. And many others feel […]
12 Reasons Why Sleep Should be Your “Drug” of Choice
Sleep is essential to life, but far too few of us get enough of it. The Better Sleep Council reports that only 20 percent of Americans believe they are sleeping enough at night. A lack of sleep can have serious health consequences. Find 12 good reasons to get more sleep below. Sleep improves daytime performance […]
Food for Thought: Herbs and Spices that Fight Inflammation
Inflammation is one of the most problematic health issues facing the modern American population. Research from the Center for Inflammation and Mucosal Immunology at the University of Florida shows that inflammation can cause numerous health problems, including a higher risk for heart disease, bowel disorders, poor sleep, arthritis, weight gain, bone damage, and even depression. […]
Menudo: Boy Band and a Soup Made from a Cow’s Stomach
Menudo was a Puerto Rican boy band formed in the 1970s and is also a traditional Mexican soup made with beef stomach, also called tripe. When I was a young child, I was fascinated by not only this boy band but also by this strange and somewhat disgusting soup. I wondered how people could eat […]
