When your air passages become inflamed and swollen, and the muscles in your airway passages constrict and inhibit the flow of breathing, that’s known as asthma. There is a reason why asthma happens. While we don’t understand all of the biological factors that cause this, we do know enough to support people with asthma to […]
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Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a type of major depressive disorder with a seasonal pattern. This type of depression tends to affect people who live in northern countries farther from the equator, is most common during the winter months and tends to resolve in springtime. Five percent of people in the United States are affected—although up
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These days, it seems like there are a million products and systems designed to help you lose weight. Between the fad diets, workout plans, and “healthy” junk food alternatives, it can feel like there are just too many choices. But how many of these supposed “weight loss” strategies are causing more harm than good? In
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Whenever I get ready to teach a class, and write the article, such as this one, that generally precedes it, I stick my research hat back on and see what has changed in our understanding of the topic at hand. While doing that for this article, at one point I closed my laptop and started
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What’s one thing you can do to improve your health in the new year? When it comes to your health as a whole, there are a variety of small shifts that can add up to a big difference in your health and wellness. It’s not always about the big, lofty new year’s resolutions! In today’s
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It is a commonly held assumption that osteoarthritis is inevitable, caused by the “wear and tear” of old age. However, while roughly eighty percent of Americans over fifty years old suffer from some degree of osteoarthritis, twenty percent do not! Many assume that osteoarthritis develops due to the increased joint stress of excessive weight or
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Bone health isn’t just about getting enough calcium and avoiding osteoporosis (although those are good goals). Our bones act as a framework for all of our muscles and tissues and keeping them strong is beneficial for movement, protection, and mineral storage. Bones are living organisms, and they require specific needs to keep them healthy. In
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Sinus problems are difficult to identify. They can be caused by environmental scenarios, such as dry climates, air pollution, indoor pollution, and excess pollen. They can also be caused by irritants such as cigarettes, perfumes, colognes, and body washes. They can even be caused by structural issues in your body or sinuses, nutritional deficiencies, or
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Fifty million Americans are diagnosed with hypertension, and over a billion people worldwide. Cardiovascular-related medications top the list in the United States, with a whopping thirty-three percent of the population on either a blood pressure or cholesterol regulating medication! Unfortunately, these medications not infrequently fail to regulate blood pressure, and chronic use can cause mild
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Many people who suffer with headaches and migraines learn to accept them as part of their day-to-day lives. But severe migraines can take a toll on your life, and even the most minor headaches aren’t “normal.” They’re signs of a greater issue or imbalance within your body. In this episode, we’re talking all about headaches
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