Did you shudder a bit when you read the word “parasites” in the title? It’s not a pleasant topic! However, intestinal parasites are more common than many people realize. Parasites are living organisms that live off of their human hosts. There are a number of possible types of parasites, and many can have a negative impact [...]
If you constantly feel tired, you are not alone. Many health practitioners report tiredness as one of the most common patient complaints, with around 45% of people in the US experiencing constant fatigue. Getting to the root cause of fatigue can be tricky – it is usually not enough to simply “get more sleep.” We are [...]
There’s a lot of conflicting information about the role of cholesterol on well-being. It often has a bad reputation, but cholesterol is an essential part of cellular health. Let's take a look at the different types of cholesterol and how you can obtain the best balance for your body. What Is Cholesterol? At the most [...]
Fall is here, and soon enough the air will start getting drier while kids are back in school encountering more germs and viruses. That means your immune system will need to kick into overdrive to keep you healthy! Thankfully, you can build an “immune support tool kit” to arm yourself for the cold and flu season [...]
Let’s raise a glass to your good health - but let’s make the contents of that glass alcohol-free. For many years, it was widely accepted that moderate alcohol use was actually healthy, in the absence of alcohol dependency or health problems exacerbated by alcohol. But new research now suggests that even small amounts of alcohol can [...]
Many health trends come and go, and at times it can be difficult to determine fad from fact and healthy from unhealthy (we’re looking at you low-fat and Atkins diets). That’s why it is important to do your research beforehand to see whether these trending health tips are right for you. This month, we are diving [...]
Many people looking to optimize their health will focus on vitamins, but minerals are equally as vital! Each cell in our body requires minerals, and without the correct levels they tend not to function optimally. We need minerals for maintaining a healthy gut, brain, and bones, as well as a strong immune system. Let’s dive into [...]
Few areas of health care are as plagued by competing claims and confusion as hormone therapy, but when approached with a holistic perspective under medical supervision, bioidentical hormone replacement therapy can be life-changing. Conventional hormone therapy has been the subject of several high-profile news stories, and more research needs to be done on its long-term effects. [...]
From endless hours spent in front of computers to scrolling through smartphones, our eyes are subjected to constant strain and exposure to blue light, which can have long-term effects on our vision. Vision changes a lot throughout your lifetime. It may have been perfect when you were a child, but with age, perhaps things have gotten [...]
As anyone who has experienced it knows, the discomfort of acid reflux can be excruciating. It can also interfere with sleep and lead to serious medical conditions like esophageal cancer and tooth decay. If you’re still relying on the conventional approach to acid reflux, you may want to think again. Studies show this can often make [...]
