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• Because Quality Matters; How to Get the Most Out of Supplementation

  When it comes to getting the most nutritional benefit out of natural supplements, there are three main considerations: 1. Quality of the ingredients and manufacturing processes to make the supplement 2. How the supplement is taken 3. How the supplement is stored When I speak with my patients, I explain that each are important for health. Even a quality supplement, if taken at the wrong time

• With meals? In the morning? When’s the best time?

  To get the most out of your supplements, it is important to take them at the right time and in the right conditions. But this is easier said than done. Which supplements should be taken with food, and which are best taken on an empty stomach? Which supplements pair well together, and which do not? Use this guide as a reference to help you develop

• Are Sports Drinks a Good Way to Stay Hydrated?

  We all see commercials claiming that sports drinks help boost our energy and athletic ability when exercising or engaging in physical activities. These advertisements promote their positive effects and leave the impression that sports drinks are essential to improving our performance, hydrating our bodies, and giving us an edge. But are these drinks really better than water? What are the scientific reasons to consume sports

• The Immune-Boosting Power of Mushrooms

  There is no shortage of products that claim to help people get through cold and flu season. But for those who like to focus on scientifically-backed natural medicines, consider making room in your medicine cabinet for an effective new immune-booster – mushrooms. In some parts of the world, mushrooms have been used medicinally for centuries. However, many people in western medicine do not realize their

• For Nausea, Treat Your Stomach Gingerly

  Nausea is a sensation we’ve all experienced. Whether it’s from a seemingly roller-coaster ride in the car, the food we eat, pregnancy, or anything in between, it’s a feeling you would do almost anything to get rid of once you have it. They often say people who are feeling woozy look “green” in the face and, as Kermit the Frog likes to say, “It’s not

• Have a Hunger to Stop Eating Sweets?

  Do you find yourself reaching for a sweet treat after meals? Do you find these cravings often happen at about the same time each day or month? People experience sugar cravings for reasons such as poor diet, lack of sleep, stress, getting out of the “regular” meal habits, carbohydrate-heavy meals, or even a consistent indulgence that has programmed the brain over time. As hard as

• Losing your mental sharpness? Curcumin shows promise

  Let’s face it — aging can be frustrating. Our bodies are not as toned as we’d like, and our sight may not be as keen as it once was. But when we start to notice our mind slipping a bit, it can become very concerning. Have you ever found yourself forgetting to take care of simple tasks, the name of somebody you haven’t seen in

• PMS cramping your lifestyle? Try Chasteberry

  I am a doctor but quite frankly, as a man, I have no idea what premenstrual syndrome (PMS) really feels like. I understand, and have been told by my wife, that it can be an uncomfortable or even a miserable experience that can impact your work and social life. PMS can affect not only you and your lifestyle, but the people around you who you

• Worry Less and Go Less with Pumpkin Seed

  Do you feel like you have to use the bathroom more often than you used to during the day? Are you tired of waking up in the middle of the night to go? Do you ever lose urine from exercising, sneezing, or coughing? Do you have an “all-of-a-sudden” need to go and worry you can’t get to the toilet fast enough? These are all symptoms

• Dry Skin? GLA May Be the Answer

  Most people judge youth by the look of a person’s skin and try to do all they can to keep it feeling comfortable and looking youthful. But do you know what to do if your skin has a tendency to become dry, red, blistery, scaly, itchy or even crusty? Is lotion the first and only line of defense? Have you considered that there may be

• Is Anemia Causing Your Lack of Energy?

  Do you feel as though you have a loss of energy, a feeling of being worn out from doing absolutely nothing?  Falling asleep at your desk?  When you go up stairs, do you feel a more rapid heartbeat, shortness of breath, and possibly a headache if you have the energy to exercise?  In the winter months, many look a little paler, but could you be

• Can Natural Solutions Give You Thicker, Fuller Hair?

  Although most people know that the volume of hair on one’s head is not the most important aspect of life, even mild to moderate hair loss can negatively impact self-esteem. Noticing a few strands of hair in your brush or sink is very normal throughout life, but losing clumps of hair can be distressing. Although traditionally thought to affect only men, many women experience hair

• Is Antacid the Solution to Heartburn, or the Problem?

  Do you, or someone you know, ever have a burning feeling in the chest after eating? Do you sometimes feel like you are partially regurgitating food or wake with that acidic taste in your mouth? What about a chronic cough or a persistent sore throat? These symptoms, and others, are common signs that you may be struggling with acid reflux and its most well-known symptom

• Can Nature Make Migraines Less of a Headache?

  Like a jackhammer going off within the head, migraines are notorious for their repetitive, throbbing, and pulsating nature. Light sensitivity, nausea, feeling lightheaded, and visual changes are a few of the most frequent symptoms reported by those who have suffered from migraines. Many people have experienced these troublesome head pains to some extent, but what causes them? Are migraines just something we have to deal

• Which Protein is the Best Fit For You?

  Some people think protein supplements are just for bodybuilders or serious athletes, but the truth is everyone needs high-quality protein to help build and maintain muscle. Getting enough protein not only allows the body to stay strong well into middle and old age, but also helps improve endurance, reduce fatigue, and reduces recovery time for injuries. Not all protein supplements are created equal. You can

• The “Fit 6” for Health and Wellness

  When you were a kid, your mother may have told you, “You are what you eat.” As cliché as it may have been, there is a lot of truth to the saying. Healthy foods have profound healing powers, while unhealthy foods wreak havoc on our bodies. It all seems simple enough, right? Despite what we know through modern science about nutrition, though, many of us

• Dogged by Back Pain? You May Need Some Bark

  Have you ever felt a dull, constant ache in your back?  Do you ever reach for the aspirin or ibuprofen and wish there was a natural solution?  You are not alone.  Back pain accounts for a large percentage of all missed work days and is the most common reason to visit a physician. Pain is your body’s warning signal that something is wrong.  Some people

• A Sinus Infection Solution; Served on a Silver Platter

  While there is much to love about the fall and winter, one unwelcome aspect is the arrival of cold and flu season.  Even if you are able to avoid a nasty bout of the flu, common cold symptoms can linger far longer than we would like. Do you ever feel like you’ve mostly gotten over a cold in just a few days, but can’t seem

• Avoid Feeling SAD about Seasonal Depression

  Just as the coming of summer gives most people a healthy dose of good feelings and excitement for warm-weather activities, the shorter days and longer periods of darkness that accompany winter are known to cause some mild cases of the “blues” and can cause even more serious levels of outright depression. Most people feel at least some effect from the colder weather and reduced sunlight,

• Don’t Let High Cholesterol Sneak Up On You

  Having high cholesterol doesn’t usually come with any symptoms, yet it is one of the leading causes of heart attacks and strokes. People with high cholesterol have at least twice the risk of a heart attack than those who don’t. Most people assume their cholesterol levels are fine but, if they’re wrong, they may have dangerously clogged arteries that can reduce blood flow and lead

• When Constipation Becomes an Issue

  Constipation is an issue that’s rarely talked about, but one that is important.  Just like a traffic jam, constipation slows down important movement and is both annoying and potentially harmful. Many people may not feel comfortable discussing it, but constipation can be a condition that predisposes you to serious problems such as hemorrhoids, ulcers, hernias, obstruction of the colon, and urinary tract issues according to

• The New Way to Protect Joints from Osteoarthritis

  Do you ever feel stiffness in your joints after getting out of bed or sitting for a long time?  Do you ever hear crunchy or bone-on-bone sounds when moving?  This could mean that you have, or are developing, the most common form of arthritis – osteoarthritis. When ignored, osteoarthritis is a debilitating part of aging that is a major reason for “feeling old.”  Fortunately, it

• How Long-Term Inflammation is Hurting You Now

  For the most part, our bodies take care of themselves – live clean and we will be healthy, right?  Sometimes, though, our bodies can overreact to problems; ask someone who is allergic to bees if their body is simply taking care of itself when they get stung.  An allergic reaction is the body “overdoing” its response to a problem. The immune system can often go

• A Natural Answer for High Blood Pressure

  You most likely either have or know someone who has hypertension or high blood pressure (HBP).  Approximately 50 million people – about 20% of Americans – have HBP.  HBP is a serious condition where the heart and blood vessels work harder than normal.  Think of high blood pressure as being similar to the pressure of water in your garden hose.  If all you need to

• Lutein and Zeaxanthin: The Eye’s Natural Shield

  Have you ever thought about how nutrition affects your eyes?  Many people neglect to think about them as much as they think about losing that excess weight or achieving other health goals. There are two nutrients in particular that may act as a natural shield that can protect our eyes from the sun’s harmful rays and a number of eye issues – lutein and zeaxanthin.

• Do you know the magnesium form your body needs?

  You may remember from science class that magnesium is a gray mineral that is the ninth most-abundant element in the universe. It is also the fourth most-abundant mineral in the body, in which about 60% of it is found in bone. A lack of magnesium has little effect on our stature, but it affects so much of our body’s functions. Most Americans are not aware

• Is Isoquercetin the cure for allergies?

  Quercetin is a naturally-occurring flavonol, found in fruits, vegetables, grains, and leaves, that has long been considered the premier natural anti-histamine for those who struggle with seasonal allergies. I wrote an article that explained how allergic reactions occur and I highlighted quercetin’s ability to keep histamine from being released into cells (which causes allergy symptoms). Quercetin remains a top-notch natural solution to a running nose,

• Which Natural Sleep Aid is Right For You?

  When we think of insomnia, we often think of a person pushed to the brink of sanity that tosses and turns each night in bed without getting a wink of sleep. Could it be stress? Time zone changes? Imbalance of minerals? Perhaps there is more to the Princess and the Pea fable. The 1835 fable, by Hans Christian Andersen, suggested that the true princess was

• How important is fish oil?

  Have you heard the claims about omega-3 fatty acids through the advertising of everything from yogurt to dog food? Omega-3 fish oil supplements are among the most popular supplements in the United States. Look through any health magazine and you are bound to find an ad for a fish oil product that touts various benefits, such as “Good For the Heart”, or “Better Brain Health”,

• Keep Your Heart Ticking with CoQ10

  I want to share with you some powerful new research on the popular supplement CoQ10 and its potential as a literal life saver. A new study shows that CoQ10 is such an effective supplement for powering muscles that it can even protect those with serious issues in the most important muscle of all – the heart. A recent study from the Journal of the American College

• Protecting Your Heart the Natural Way

  Do you know one of the most natural ways to reduce the heart-stopping effects of cholesterol and improve your odds of keeping your heart healthy? Avoiding the leading cause of death and serious illness in the United States may be as simple as improving your dietary intake of one particular nutrient. Many are simply not aware of this nutrient’s importance, but you can naturally optimize

• Resolve To Keep Your New Year’s Resolution

  Nearly half of all Americans make annual New Year’s resolutions, and people who explicitly make resolutions are ten times more likely to attain their goals than people who don’t. However, only 8% of people are ultimately successful in achieving their resolutions. Why is this? How can you be more successful? In this article, I’ll share with you the best ways to ensure that you fulfill your

• Which Probiotic Should You Be Taking?

  Probiotics are those naturally occurring “good” or “helpful” bacteria found in the body and probiotic supplementation can be beneficial for you, even if you don’t have a digestive problem. Many over-the-counter probiotics, at best, may have no effect because they may either not be the ones for you or simply don’t work because they are destroyed by your digestive system before they can begin working.

• The Essential Natural Cold and Flu Defense

  As much as we may try, it is difficult to completely avoid illness during cold and flu season. Fortunately, there is a natural supplement, elderberry, which has been scientifically shown to boost the immune system, help with inflammation, and reduce the duration of cold and flu symptoms. Elderberry has been used for centuries as a well-known and vital component of natural medicine regimens in other

• Travel Tips for the Diabetic

  Planning ahead when you travel can greatly reduce all sorts of stress, leaving lots more time for fun.  This pre-trip preparation can be particularly important for travelers with a medical condition such as diabetes, who must be more diligent about their health related plans.  These 5 Diabetes Travel Tips are simple to implement and crucial to your diabetic maintenance while away from home, especially if

• Is Cranberry the Best Natural Solution for UTIs?

  Urinary tract infections (UTIs) affect 1 in 2 women, over the course of their lifetimes and can even affect men as well. Many people have heard that the best way to treat a urinary tract infection is to drink cranberry juice. Is this effective, or is it just a myth? Is cranberry juice the best way to get what works for UTIs, or is there

• The Best Natural Skin Protector

  I want to share with you this month a natural, effective way to protect your skin from the sun’s dangerous ultraviolet (UV) rays. These rays can prematurely wrinkle our skin and cause cancer even when cloud cover is present. While it’s always important to remember to wear sunscreen outside, our skin can still be damaged from prolonged sun exposure after slathering it on and not

• What are the Best Natural Solutions for Pre-Menopause Symptoms?

  Did you know that hot flashes can last more than eleven years in some women, or that women approaching menopause can be kept up at night because their brains are excreting “fight-or-flight” chemicals? Are you aware that certain foods and beverages, like caffeine-containing coffee, can aggravate menopausal symptoms like headaches and migraines? Despite the North American Menopause Society‘s estimation that nearly 50 million women in

• Does GABA really relax and rejuvenate?

  Reducing our stress levels certainly feels good, and often gives us a new perspective on life, so it’s no wonder that a certain group of anti-depressants (known as SSRIs) are so popular. But in light of the widely-reported side effects with the long-term use of anti-depressants, are there natural solutions that do the same thing in a healthier, more sustainable way? One of the most

• Staying Young For A Lifetime

  Take Care of Your Muscles and They Will Take Care of You Staying young and active throughout our entire lifetime is something we all aim for. We want to be able to do what we want, when we want to do it. Playing with our kids, traveling, jogging, hiking, and enjoying time with family, friends, and loved ones really gets to the core of what life is

• Phytonutrients; Essential Nutrients for Your Vitamin Needs

  Now that spring is upon us, most of us are looking to resume our favorite outdoor activities that we had to pause for the winter. For some, this means getting out in the garden. Gardening is a great way to get some sun, a light workout, and (perhaps most importantly) a bounty of delicious, nutritious, homegrown fruits and vegetables. Even those without a garden can

• Natural Solutions to Seasonal Allergies

  Allergy season is officially upon us in many parts of the country. Even if you are not yet sneezing or experiencing a runny nose, there is significant benefit to taking action against seasonal allergies before they become overwhelming. This approach is called pretreatment, and many doctors believe this to be the most effective way to keep your allergies in check. These doctors are not alone

• Are Detox Diets Really Necessary?

  It’s true that the food we eat and the environment we live in contain many different toxins. Detoxification, the body’s natural process of filtering and eliminating toxins, is a topic that comes up quite a bit in the worlds of health and wellness recently, but many people don’t know much about how it works or what it can really do for them in understandable terms. 

• Understanding the Mysteries of Pain (And How You Can Feel Better Naturally)

  What is pain? Pain is unlike any other feeling in that it is an incredibly complicated mixture of experience, sensation, emotion, culture, and spirit. One way to phrase it, according to the American Academy of Pain Medicine, is that pain is "an unpleasant sensation and the emotional response to that sensation."...

• Beware of Scam Herbal Supplements

  I feel compelled to share with you a news article posted in the Washington Post this past February about a massive herbal supplement scam uncovered at 4 major retailers. To summarize the story, the state of New York's Attorney General Eric Schneiderman instructed GNC, Target, Wal-Mart and Walgreens to immediately cease selling a number of scam herbal supplements...

• Breaking Down Your Digestion

  According to the American Nutrition Association, 70 million people every day suffer from some type of digestive disorder. Whether it is heartburn, acid reflux, constipation, or any other digestive problem, these conditions can wreak serious havoc on our health. However, digestive health, in my opinion, is sadly overlooked in most health discussions. I feel it is vital to have a firm understanding of the digestive

• A New Epidemic: Is your blood sugar out of balance?

  One of the biggest, most often undiagnosed health problems sweeping the country is blood sugar imbalances. The most common disease from blood sugar imbalances, diabetes, kills about 4 million people worldwide a year and around 200,000 in just the United States. Whether your blood sugar (or glucose) is too high or too low, it can lead to serious disruptions to your energy, metabolism, brain chemistry

• Building Bones to Last a Lifetime

  Some people may know about osteoporosis and calcium supplementation’s effects on bones. However, calcium is just one component of proper bone health, so here I will discuss with you the importance of various weight bearing exercises and the tremendous impact it can have on your long-term bone health. A Bit of Background on Your Backbone Because bones are some of the most rigid and sturdy

• When the Basics Aren’t Working: Four Obstacles to Weight Loss

  Sometimes when it comes to weight we can get the feeling that no matter how good your eating habits become or how strict an exercise regimen you follow, nothing seems to work. This can be especially frustrating if you’ve decided to embark on weight loss with a friend who doesn’t seem to have any problem shedding the pounds...

• Back to Basics

  Metabolism is the process by which your body converts what you eat and drink into energy.  In other words, it is the amount of energy (calories) your body burns in order to maintain itself.  The number of calories your body uses to carry out basic functions such as breathing, blood circulation, growing, movement and sleeping is known as your basal metabolic rate – usually referred

• The Importance of Digestive Enzymes!

  Enzymes are essential to sustaining life, and play a major role in how we age. It appears that as we age, depending on our lifestyle, diet and inherent enzyme potential, digestive difficulties may develop, the immune system must work harder, degenerative diseases may appear, and strength, flexibility, endurance and mental acuity decrease. We will discuss what you can do to combat this.

• Health Can Be Found in Your Kitchen

  It all starts in the kitchen..."the US government conducted the HANES study (Health and Nutrition Examination Survey) to understand how people view the importance of a balanced diet and good nutrition. The study showed that the dietary choices made contained not just below average amounts of nutrients, but were composed of very poor choices and the average American’s diet is woefully lacking in nutritional value."

• Optimize Your Health: pH Tips to Live By (3/3)

  "...get rid of the table salt and replace it with unrefined sea salt! Salt is an essential nutrient; however we are not referring to table salt! Today’s table salt has nothing in common with natural, unrefined sea salt, which is an essential nutrient. Unrefined sea salt once sold for its weight in gold."

• Optimize Your Health: Test Your pH Levels (2/3)

  You can test your pH levels in the privacy of your own home. To do this, you will need to purchase pH paper, or litmus strips, from your local health food store or pharmacy. There are two at-home methods for testing: saliva and urine testing...

• Optimize Your Health: The pH Connection (1/3)

  You must start with balancing your pH levels, and this is done, in most part, by the foods you eat. If you remember nothing else about this article, remember this... If you can regain and MAINTAIN your body’s pH levels to a healthy state, you will have set up possibly the best fortress against disease that is available to you...

• 6 Potent Herbs and Supplements for Glucose Control

  Alpha-Lipoic Acid (Lipoic Acid) At least 20% of diabetic patients develop a type of nerve damage that may result in pain, loss of sensation, and weakness, particularly in the lower extremities. Peripheral neuropathy (damaged nerves outside the brain and spinal cord) is also a leading cause of lower limb amputation in diabetic patients! Several controlled trials indicate that maintaining blood glucose at near normal levels

• What You Need to Know About Vitamin D!

  It is now estimated 1 billion of the world’s population is deficient in Vitamin D. Most of us know the importance of vitamin D intake for strong, healthy bones. Even so, a resurgence of rickets, the childhood bone-weakening disease, has been seen in industrialized countries in recent years. According to the Harvard School of Public Health, vitamin D deficiency is...