Headaches (all types) plague more people in the United States than perhaps any single symptom (except fatigue). Unfortunately, the stresses of the holidays, both physical and emotional, often results in an increase in frequency and severity. Headaches can be simply an annoyance, or severe, such as a migraine – incapacitating the person for up to […]
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We all experience stressors in our day-to-day lives. But consistent stress can take a toll on our bodies, and it can eventually lead to conditions like anxiety and depression. Luckily, most cases of anxiety and depression can be managed with simple lifestyle changes and medical care. In this episode, we’re breaking down the differences between
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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease is an awful and challenging disease. Something close to my heart, I lost a wonderful grandfather to this disease and have 2 other family members suffering. It is caused by long term exposure to an irritant, usually cigarette smoke, but could be other gases or particulate matter as well, that results
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Is your memory a little fuzzy? Do you have trouble focusing? If so, you might be experiencing “brain fog,” or a general lack of mental clarity. Not only is it more common than you may think, but most people don’t realize that their daily lifestyle choices may be causing it. In this episode, we’re discussing
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We call them “Winter Blues” – feeling kind of low and down and out. “Depression”, grey skies and the winter illnesses all collectively result in feeling a little dispirited. Instead of feeling woeful this time of year, why don’t we circumvent this melancholy time period and strengthen our resolve – mentally and physically. We can.
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Cholesterol affects cardiovascular health. But its effect isn’t black and white. Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. But why? Why do heart attacks and strokes occur? Why is medication alone not the answer? Why does the quality of the food and minerals that we ingest matter? In today’s episode,
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Diverticulosis is a disease that frequently shows up in colonoscopies, and diverticulitis frequently shows up in the emergency room. It seems that most people report having it, but don’t know which. Diverticula found in the colon is caused by weakening of the intestinal wall, causing a little pouch, generally about the size of a marble
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For years, we’ve been told to avoid fat in our diets, but recent research has proven that we’re doing major harm to our bodies by eating low-fat diets. So where did this “fat phobia” begin, and how can you reverse it in your own life? In this episode, we’re diving into the basics of essential
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As a long-time health practitioner, it is impossible to ignore the profound effects of stress on every symptom a patient may have. Sometimes if I don’t know where to start with a complex case, I’ll simply calm them down. Once the stress levels come down, other pieces of the health puzzle start to emerge. I
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Hormones do much more than affect your mood. In fact, they’re the messengers responsible for keeping your entire body functioning as it should. Unfortunately, many of us struggle with hormone production. And even worse, the “cures” we’ve been using might actually be doing us more harm than good. In this episode, we’re discussing how hormones
Podcast Episode Nine: How to Naturally Improve Your Hormone Production Read More »
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