Think You May Have Sleep Apnea? Options for Testing
The time we spend sleeping dramatically affects our time awake. A good night’s sleep lets us wake up feeling refreshed, rejuvenated, and ready to take…
Your Guide to Seasonal Eating
Strawberry picking in July. Apple picking in September. Carving pumpkins in October. These are just a few common seasonal traditions surrounding food. Apart from participating…
Smoking and How You Get Hooked
Our intern, Adidtya Das, who enjoys doing health research in areas of self-improvement in his spare time, was inspired by some of his classmates (who…
Makeup That WON’T Break You Out – Part 1
Makeup products are ubiquitous and with a gazillion choices, it can be mind-boggling. But how do we know which ones to use that won’t cause…
What to Eat to Suppress Chronic Inflammation
“It is becoming increasingly clear that chronic inflammation is the root cause of many serious illnesses” Dr. Andrew Weil As you may already know from…
Health Effects of Spiking Sugar Levels in Blood
“It is easy to fall, but hard to rise.” Dann Moudry This quote may ring true to your life path but for many of us…
Cracking 5 Arthritis Myths
“Stop cracking your knuckles, you’re going to give yourself arthritis!” Chances are you’ve heard this before. It’s an old myth, but is it true? And…
Machine-Free Sleep Apnea Solutions
Do you often find yourself waking up, gasping for air in the middle of the night? Does your partner complain that you snore through the…
The Ultimate Guide to Understanding Inflammation
“Inflammation is a big buzz word in the world of health now, and rightfully so. The word inflammation comes from the Latin word ‘inflammare’ meaning…
Plastic Invasion: Unmasking the Hidden Threat to Our Health
In today’s modern life, convenience often takes precedence over the hidden costs that come with it. One such hidden cost that has been silently infiltrating…
3 Steps to Nailing Your Fitness Goals
We’re well into the New Year, which makes it the perfect time to assess how you’re sticking to your resolutions—especially those related to health and…
Aging Skin Tips – It’s Never Too Late
As you get older, your skin’s health changes. You can see these changes in the texture, firmness, and strength of your skin—especially the skin on…
How to Live Young For As Long As You Live
I listened to an interesting podcast featuring the guru of Functional Medicine, Dr. Mark Hyman. He’s written numerous NY Times bestseller books (UltraMind Solution, UltraMetabolism…
The Power of Gratitude in Attracting Health and Happiness
“It’s not happiness that brings us gratitude. It’s gratitude that brings us happiness.” – Unknown We say “thank you” in its various forms all throughout…
Keys Factors That Cause Aging Skin
There’s a sweet saying that goes, “Wrinkles are engraved smiles.” Aging points to increased wisdom, memories, and experiences of long life. Although ‘youth is wasted…
A Breath of Fresh Air: 4 Ways to Protect Yourself From Air Pollution
Let the clean air blow the cobwebs from your body. Air is medicine. Lillian Russell Food, water, air. Each is necessary for our body to…
Chronic Anxiety is the Smoke Alarm in your Life
I listened to an interesting podcast featuring Dr. John Delony, a bestselling author, mental health expert, and host of The Dr. John Delony Show. He…
3 Simple Hacks For Managing Your Blood Sugar
You just finished lunch. You grabbed a sandwich, an apple, and a bottle of OJ from a local spot with coworkers, but as you sit…
Drinking Alcohol: Understanding Organic, Biodynamic and Natural
Organic. Biodynamic. Natural. As you peruse the beer, wine, and liquor sections of your local grocery store, you may start noticing terms like these. Organic…
The Connection Between Oral Health and Chronic Disease
I listened to a podcast featuring Dr. Mark Burhenne, a functional dentist and author of the book 8-Hour Sleep Paradox – about sleep apnea. He…