Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), commonly referred to as Lupus, is a chronic autoimmune disease that can cause damage to any part of the body, but especially the joints, skin and organs. It is a disease of progressive damage, resulting in aberrant immune system function. It is characterized by inflammation, pain, fatigue, skin rashes and fever. …
How often do you think about breathing? Probably less often than you should! Deep breathing has so many health benefits that are often overlooked, so today, we’re giving it some extra attention. In today’s episode, Dr. Holly Carling shares why breathing and the way you breathe is so important. She shares the numerous benefits of …
The screaming pain of neuropathy can be life altering, and the milder annoying tingling, burning, and numbness of it can alter quality of life as well. We trust our limbs to be healthy and cooperate with our daily activities. Some people describe it as feeling like they have a piece of leather between their foot …
If you’ve ever experienced plantar fasciitis, you know that the foot pain it causes can really limit you. As with all other conditions, some people only get it mildly, while others can lose quality of life. It is a common foot condition that causes pain around the heel and sometimes the bottom of the foot. …
There are tons of birth control options, and NONE of them are 100% effective. But, some of them are riskier than others when it comes to your health. In today’s episode, Dr. Carling shares a variety of birth control options, from implantable to hormonal to monitoring-based. She also shares the pros and cons of these …
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So many people suffer from gas and bloating and the results can be, well, annoying! Understanding what causes it is the first step in alleviating it. The number one cause is an insufficiency of digestive enzymes. When you eat, as food touches your tongue, a message is sent to the brain telling it what is …
The brain is a remarkable organ. 50 years ago we hardly had a clue how well the brain was capable of recovering after a traumatic brain injury (TBI). Because the brain heals slower than any other organ that we have, it was originally assumed that once damaged, you were stuck with it. We now know …
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When it comes to food labels, it can be confusing to know what you’re looking at and what it all means. Manufacturers have to label the ingredients, but that doesn’t mean they don’t have some tricks up their sleeve when it comes to making foods look and sound healthier than they actually are. In today’s …
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Sleep is critical for health. You need good, quality sleep for restoration and healing, for optimal cognitive function (memory, problem-solving ability, mental clarity, learning and retaining what you learned), for mood regulation, for physical performance, weight management, cardiovascular health, immune system support, reduction of inflammation, and in general, for a long, healthy life. Not enough …
We have heard about genetics for decades, but now we are hearing more about epigenetics. Many don’t understand the difference, and more importantly, why it even matters. Understanding epigenetics allows us to have an impact on how it can affect our lives. While the two terms are related concepts, they are not the same. Genetics …
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