Insomnia describes the inability to get enough sleep. This is a subject of interest to many. Getting enough sleep is essential to your health and well-being. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), “About 70 million Americans suffer from...
Arthritis results in swelling, stiffness, redness, and possible deformity in one or more joints. It can even result in an inability to have the full use of the affected joint. Numerous forms of arthritis exist, but the most common two are osteoarthritis, and...
8-14 May is Women’s Health Week so it’s a good time to shine the spotlight on Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS). PCOS is now recognized as perhaps the most common of all hormone disorders affecting women. It is sometimes called Polycystic Ovary Disorder (PCOD.)...
Autoimmunity is defined as: A misdirected immune response that occurs when the immune system goes awry and attacks the body itself. There are about 100 different autoimmune conditions that plague 5-9% of the adult world population. Lab testing shows that an increasing...
Do you have high blood pressure, high blood sugar, high “bad” cholesterol, low “good” cholesterol, high triglycerides or excess fat around the waist? If you have any one of the these factors, you have a metabolic disorder – an imbalance or...
Retirement is a time we should be able to look forward to. It’s intended to be a time of rest, relaxation, and enjoying life after years of hard work. However, there are some pitfalls that could derail that plan – like health issues and healthcare costs. Models...
April is Autism Awareness Month. Autism Speaks is an organization dedicated to promoting solutions, across the spectrum and throughout the life span, for the needs of individuals with autism and families. Here are some insights into autism in the US taken from an...
In her article “13 Ways to Fight Sugar Cravings” on Nourish by WebMD, Wendy C. Fries asks, “Does that morning Danish pastry leave you craving another treat 2 hours later? Do you grab a candy bar to cope with your afternoon slump — and then reach for a cola to...
Happy spring! One of the many joys of spring is it’s seasonal vegetables. Now’s the time to enjoy fresh spring vegetables, such as asparagus, arugula, potatoes, vidalia onions, spinach, scallions, shallots, artichokes and leeks. There are many ways to...
Allergies are versatile. They can show up just about anywhere in your body and create an incredible variety of symptoms. They can affect your nose, eyes, throat, lungs, stomach, skin and nervous system. They can give you a stomachache, a rash and even bring on fatigue...
