Are you having trouble sleeping? Here are some ways to improve your sleep.
Give yourself 8 hours of sleep to ensure you’re actually sleeping at least 7 to 7.5 hours.
Develop a healthy bedtime routine. Allow your body to slow down and prepare for sleep.
Reduce your caffeine intake. It takes your body 7 hours to clear half […]
If your doctor says things are just going to get worse, you may wonder why bother doing anything about it? But taking care of yourself can actually lead to living a fuller life.
Every patient is unique. The same diagnosis doesn’t equal the same approach to healing.
Chronic disease doesn’t mean you can’t heal. There is a […]
I recently attended a national conference in Las Vegas called PAINWeek. It’s where practitioners in the medical field come together to discuss the topic of pain. Chronic pain is a complicated issue, and prescription medications are not enough. The best approach to chronic pain management is a holistic approach.
This year I shared two presentations at PAINWeek. […]
Turmeric (Curcuma longa), sometimes referred to as curcumin, is a spice we should all eat more of. Research shows that turmeric reduces inflammation and may help fight indigestion, infections, and cancer. Curcumin is the most active ingredient in turmeric.
Turmeric has been used in Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine for 4,000 years[…]
I often get asked by my patients out of all the artificial sweeteners, which one is best. Especially for diabetics, but there is no easy answer. Here’s the problem: None of them are completely free of the risks, there are potentially severe side effects of artificial sweeteners given long-term use. We don’t know if sweeteners like aspartame, […]
There is sometimes a tendency for health bloggers to exaggerate the benefits of some foods. This happens often with smoothies as well.
There are reasons why smoothies could be a useful meal staple. They’re easy to make. And fast. If you have packed mornings, they’re a good way to feed your body what it needs. They […]
Diets don’t work.
Here’s the secret to weight loss: eat good food. We change our body chemistry every time we eat. Have some blueberries and kale salad. Grill a salmon. And make sure to eat some turmeric!
Have you wondered how to use less salt in your food? Turmeric is the answer. It’ll spice up […]
You might have seen ‘stevia-based sweetners’ on the grocery shelves. Food companies claim they’re derived from stevia, a traditional South American plant. Pure Via vs Truvia vs stevia: what are they, and are they good for you?
Truvia and Pure Via are supposed to be the new healthy sweeteners that act like sugar but without the […]
Many people who complain of wrist or hand pain often think it’s Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. In reality pain in your hands can actually be linked to issues with your neck.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is a specific type of hand pain. The majority of patients that have complaints about hand pain don’t have the right pattern of […]
This vegan chili is incredibly flexible and delicious. It can be made with any kind of bean without compromising taste.
Beans are a great source of plant based protein that simultaneously boost your fiber intake, unlike animal proteins alone. Because of the high fiber content of beans, they digest slowly. This slow digestion helps to keep […]
