The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has found that only about 1 in 10 Americans are getting their recommended amount of fruits and veggies each day. The recommendations are made based on the nutrients a person’s body needs for health and longevity. Because of...
Did you know that sugar can be addictive over time? The more you ingest regularly, the more your body will want in order to feel “normal”, even though sugar damages your health. Sugar has been linked to directly causing diabetes, obesity, addiction and more. Unfortunately,...
Your gut flora resides in your digestive tract and is a complex system of microorganisms. Those organisms are various types of bacteria that help break down your food and help you synthesize vitamins, minerals and many other things for your health. Your gut flora composition...
Having too little or too much body weight can negatively affect your health in many ways, leaving you at risk for chronic conditions and even premature death. Too little or too much weight puts your body into overdrive, working it harder than it should. Do...
Do you find yourself sick often or tired on a daily basis? Your diet may be to blame! Many patients believe they have chronic conditions because of viruses or genetics, when what they are eating is the cause of their health symptoms. Not getting enough...
Spring and summer months are prime time for allergies to affect more than 30 million Americans. However, if you experience allergy symptoms or problems such as nausea, fatigue, heartburn and more on a daily basis (or year-round), it could be something more. Food allergies and...
Do you seem to have symptoms that are low-grade and disrupt your day, but they aren’t exactly chronic? There are many conditions that lead to various problems such as headaches, dizziness and fatigue. The way you get low-grade symptoms such as these are from small...
Many people assume that their nose and throat are the only passages that deliver air to the lungs, but the sinuses also play a crucial role. The sinuses are small open cavities located to the sides of the nose. The pink mucosa that line these...
Do you find that your muscle health or strength is lacking? There are many patients that want to become stronger or healthier in general. The more active you are, the healthier your muscles can be. Working them often will allow them to grow and will...
Many patients know that exercise is something healthy that many people participate in to stay in shape. However, exercise isn’t just for losing weight. Studies show that exercise is important for total body wellness and can even help you live longer. Other studies have found...