Breathing is something that we all take for granted, but it actually has the power to reduce stress when done properly. When you breathe air in, blood cells receive oxygen and release carbon dioxide. Carbon dioxide is a waste product that is carried back through your body and exhaled. Improper breathing can upset the oxygen…
Winter is officially here and unfortunately so is the codl and flu season. With the CDC’s statement about this year’s flu virus and the reduced efficacy of this year’s flu vaccine, it is that much more important to use preventative measures to support your immune system. Fortunately, there are many ways to do this naturally…
Don’t let the funny name fool you; Ashwagandha is one of the most powerful herbs in Ayurvedic medicine
Now is the time to renew your commitment to being healthy! With the holidays behind us, our increased consumption of sugar, alcohol, and refined grains, coupled with less time to exercise, has left our bodies feeling heavier, slower, and generally worn down. Have you been meaning to improve your diet and shed those extra pounds,…
It’s no surprise that heart disease, cancer and stroke remain three of the top causes of death in the United States, with Alzheimer’s disease and diabetes rates on the rise as well.1 Americans are living longer but getting sicker, with chronic diseases skyrocketing. Contributing factors include the country’s high obesity rate — more than a…
Even if you eat an organic diet packed with fruits and vegetables, it is still beneficial to take a multivitamin.
Dear Patients and Friends, I am excited to announce the release of my first book, The Drug-Free Acid Reflux Solution. For the past ten years, I have been successfully helping patients get relief from reflux symptoms without drugs, and it was finally time to share this work with the rest of reflux suffers. The inspiration…
Hydrotherapy is one of the oldest methods of healing and has been utilized in most ancient cultures in some form or another for thousands of years. It is defined as the use of water at various temperatures to create a therapeutic effect on the body. Hydrotherapy treatments include saunas, steam baths, foot baths, sitz baths,…
Did you know that 1 in 8 Americans over the age of 65 have some form of dementia and that almost ½ of all individuals over the age of 85 have it as well. It is currently the sixth leading cause of death in America and is expected to cost the United States healthcare system…
60-80% of the immune system is in the gut, and improving digestion is step one to calming systemic inflammation and supporting optimal health. Incorporating a few simple practices can support healthy digestion. Step 1: First thing’s first, get into a calm state before eating. Stress disrupts digestion and elimination because it activates the sympathetic branch…
