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In nearly 20 years of clinical practice, I learned a great many lessons from my patients. One of the most valuable is this: Oatmeal means different things to different people. So, when a patient tells me that they eat oatmeal for breakfast…I ask for details. And sometimes I’m shocked. I’ve had patients tell me that they add massive amounts of butter, sugar, cream or even condensed milk which turns their otherwise healthy oatmeal into a decadent dessert rather than a healthy breakfast. For me, oatmeal is simple…all I add is a bit of frozen fruit, a sprinkle of cinnamon,…
The UpWellness Team
Here at UpWellness, we talk a lot about how “medicine” does not always come in a bottle that you pick up at the pharmacy. Movement is medicine. Sleep is medicine. And today’s article from my team at UpWellness all about how doing the right movements before bed can actually improve your sleep. That’s the kind of “medication interaction” that we can all support! -JL There are a number of natural remedies for insomnia including drinking a warm cup of tea, spritzing your sheets with lavender, taking a warm Epsom salt bath and journaling before bedtime. There is one super…
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The ancient Japanese practice of Forest Bathing (Shinrin-yoku) has very positive impacts on blood pressure and markers of inflammation. The woods offers a plethora…
Thrush, Yeast, Petri Dish.
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Auto-brewery syndrome, also known as gut fermentation syndrome, occurs when excess yeast trapped in the small intestine ferments sugars into ethanol causing drunkenness. We…
inflammation diagnosis
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When I diagnose someone with inflammation I look for four cardinal signs. In Latin, these signs were defined by the Roman medical writer Aulus…
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Musculoskeletal pain, aka joint pain, can occur in any part of the body. There are four main things that lead to joint pain. These…
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The pioneers who travelled in search of a new life brought with them many things, including food. One staple that was always found in…
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