Tired of Salad: Here are Some Creative Ways to Get More Leafy Greens
There are lots of controversies in nutrition but there is one piece of advice that is (almost) universally agreed upon. You’ve heard it before: Eat more greens. The scientific literature is convincing…greens are good for you. But, here’s where it gets tricky. Lots of people think that eating greens means eating salad…and lots of those […]
Spinal Surgeon Reveals the Truth About Back Surgery and Chronic Pain
The story usually goes something like this: “I felt a little twinge in my back yesterday while I was lifting something. I didn’t think much of it at the time…but when I woke up this morning, I couldn’t even move!” That story illustrates one of the great misunderstandings of low back pain…and it actually means […]
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 […]
The Secret Weapon That Makes Pineapple So Amazing
A few years ago, a popular science website (with a rather raunchy name) posted an article on their Facebook page that went viral with millions of views, 6500 shares, and over 5000 colorful comments. You’d think that it might be an article about cats or cute little kids or something like that with viral potential. […]
How to Get the Most Out of Honey This Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is a wonderful time of year for friends and family to gather together and express their gratitude for good food, the company of loved ones, good health, and the sweet bond of friendship. Unfortunately, it is often a time to indulge in an unhealthy excess of “comfort food.” Instead of labeling Thanksgiving as your […]
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 The Oldest Cultivated Vegetable for Great Health
Cabbage is one of the oldest cultivated vegetables in existence, with records of its use going back to ancient Greek, Roman, and Celtic civilizations. Still considered a staple food in many households, it is no fluke that cabbage has withstood the test of time – it is oozing with nutrition that benefits every system of […]
3 Tips to Tame Your Angry Gut Naturally
Early in my medical residency, I learned a lesson from one of my mentors that continues to serve me well today. He told me that whenever I was faced with a “complex” patient—a person with medical problems in numerous body systems, including gastrointestinal problems—that I should start by treating the gut. The idea was that […]
7 Superfood Toppings for Your Morning Whole Grain Toast
Bread and water can so easily be toast and tea… The author of this little bit of wisdom remains unknown…but it sure is true. I love the idea of how easy it can be to elevate the simple things in life and turn them into something special. Now, don’t get me wrong…there’s nothing wrong with […]
Can Light Therapy Really Cure Your Wrinkles?
Creams, serums, masks, collagen supplements, home remedies, peels, microdermabrasion, and beauty IVs. There always seems to be some new fad in the skincare world, claiming that it’s the next best thing. The latest and some claim the greatest, comes in the form of LED light therapy. A remedy that can vanish wrinkles, eliminate acne, reduce […]
