Joint pain is the typical response to an injury. Injury triggers an inflammatory reaction creating swelling, redness, and heat. As the swelling and pressure builds, it irritates specialized nerve cells, called nociceptors (pain receptors). This pain and swelling are the normal body response. Natural anti-inflammatories reduce swelling to ease pain, and because they are safe, they can be taken for many days when compared to... Read More
The simple message I share with all my patients is support your body naturally so you can “be the best you can be” and have the best chance to fight off illnesses that may come your way. How can you develop the body’s resilience to infectious disease? Start with exercise. It is free, effective, and encouraged by the CDC. According to a 2019 scientific review in the... Read More
Your body needs a strong foundation, and where better to start than with your bones? In your mid- to late-twenties, the bones in your body start decreasing in mass and density. This puts older adults at risk for a common bone disease called osteoporosis. There are ingredients your bones need for good health that many people simply don’t get enough of. Imagine baking a cake and not putting... Read More
Do you ever get diarrhea, upset stomach, or occasional headaches after eating? These feelings may be from foods you eat that your body is sensitive to and just doesn’t digest properly. It’s generally good to be tolerant, but you don’t have to put up with food intolerance. If you are tired of unwanted recurring symptoms, there are natural remedies available that can help. What is... Read More
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