4 Physical Effects Jealousy Has on Your Body
Catch a whiff of mystery musk on your lover's jacket and your stomach feels as if it's in free fall. Hear your competitor's gloating acceptance speech and your heart pounds. Watch a confident pal steal your crush and your hands suddenly start trembling. In case you missed the memo from Zeus' wife, jealousy is no simple emotion. Here's what...
The Link Between Your Leaky Gut and Heart Disease
A disease of any sort is something that we all try to protect ourselves against. But did you ever think that your gut actually plays a huge part in the process of keeping your heart healthy? Studies now show that over the last several decades there has become an increasing association between our gut health and heart disease. Heart disease...
New Insight on the Fight Against Child Obesity
A recent study in the journal Pediatrics caught my eye as it related to childhood obesity. I spend a good deal of time discussing healthy eating and exercise with my patients and their families, but I continue to see children who gain too much weight each year. Some of my patients even qualify as obese. The study out of Cincinnati Children's...
The Many Nutritional Powers of Hemp Seeds
Hemp is a valuable source of plant-based protein, vitamins, minerals and fatty acids. It provides the nutrients that our body needs to function properly. In less than 3 Tablespoons of the seed, oil or protein powder, you could significantly improve your overall health and well-being. The seeds, which are the edible part of the plant, can be pressed to make...
Ask the Doc: Should Heel Spurs Prevent Me From Doing Yoga?
I think you should be able to exercise now despite having a heel spur. But you may need to adjust some of your yoga positions to avoid discomfort. Talk to your yoga instructor about your symptoms and what adjustments you should make. Most yoga is low impact. So I think the risk is low that you'll make things worse....
Women, Lower Your Risk of Diseases by Changing Your Diet
Wise food choices, such as low-fat dairy and antioxidant-rich vegetables, may protect you against some of today's top diet-related women's health issues. Women are unique--thanks to our complex bodies, composed of a special blend of fat and muscle and regulated by hormonal systems specific to our sex. Though our bodies are masterfully designed to perpetuate the species, we are at...
Increase Healthy Brain Function with Vitamin B
A study from Australian researchers further confirmed a link between B vitamins and brain function in older people. Previous studies have shown that low levels of the B vitamins folic acid and vitamin B12 may lead to rapid deterioration of brain function in the elderly, which can develop into forms of dementia, such as Alzheimer's disease. In this randomized controlled...
Research: Breast Milk Can Block the Oral Transmission of HIV
Research from the University of North Carolina School of Medicine shows that breast milk has the ability to protect against and kill HIV infection. The study conducted on a humanized mouse reveals that along with destroying HIV, it has also led to important leads to alternative natural product treatments to help prevent transmission. HIV infections affect many children, and without...
Arnica: The Herb for Your Aches and Pains
If you are anything like the average person who hates to sift through their medicine cabinet, reading each label to find out what it actually treats, Arnica just may be your ticket. Arnica montana, or Leopard’s bane, is an herbal medicine and remedy that helps improve multiple conditions including aches, injuries, bleeding and swelling. Arnica is made from yellow daisy-like...
Want Healthy Skin, Teeth, Eyes, Breath and Sleep? Add These Foods to Your Diet
Who hasn't ever aired a complaint about their appearance: wrinkles, puffy eyes, sleep-deprived? Go ahead, insert your issue here. Here's the good news: A solution may be in what you add to your grocery cart. Try these beauty foods for a natural glow and radiance from your smile to your skin: 1. Foods for a healthy smile Raisins: You might think...
