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Joseph Smith
Myths of Dementia
by Joseph Smith
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Alzheimer's disease and dementia can be somewhat of a mystery to people. Given this reality, there are a number of myths that have been generated over the years. These myths can obscure the understanding of dementia as well as the issues that families and friends of those who suffer from these diseases may face. Let's take a look at a few of the most common myths and the truth behind them. MYTH 1:... 4/14/2016 7:00:00 PM
Elijah Waeterling
The Top 5 Wearable Fitness Trackers
by Elijah Waeterling
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“Wearables” is a bit of a catchall name, describing any type of technological gadget that one wears on their body. The term can be used to describe anything from a GoPro camera, to fitness trackers like the Fitbit, to smartwatches like the Apple Watch, even to headwear like the much-maligned Google Glass.Although wearable technology certainly isn't new (remember the calculator watch?), it seems as... 4/12/2016 7:00:00 AM
Kenneth Hoffman
Matters of the Heart
by Kenneth Hoffman
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Matters of the Heart: An Integrative Chinese Medicine Approach to Cardiovascular Health As a seasoned natural medicine practitioner, I have observed over the years the baby Boomer population and how they age. There is an angst that comes from experiencing our own mortality that grows with each decade of later life. I often hear the reports from my patients about the health assessment done in those... 4/11/2016 7:00:00 AM
Robert Parmer
Chronic Stress, Mental Illnesses, and How to Combat Them
by Robert Parmer
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Whether we want to or not, we all experience stress in varying degrees. While stressful situations are a completely regular occurrence, there’s recent evidence that has shown links between chronic stress and mental health illnesses. The side effects of chronic stress commonly include depression and anxiety, as well as many other symptoms of mental health conditions.Newfound Claims Regarding Chronic... 4/9/2016 9:00:00 PM
Joel Fuhrman, M.D.
What You Drink Could Hurt You
by Joel Fuhrman, M.D.
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With the warm weather approaching, all of us will enjoy more time outside. But when you get thirsty, think twice before reaching for a sugar-sweetened beverage. Drinking sugary drinks has been linked to gaining visceral fat, a dangerous type of body fat linked to serious health risks.There are two types of fat in our bodies: subcutaneous and visceral, and while each carries its own risks, the more... 4/8/2016 9:00:00 PM
James Mclean
Exercise: Are You Risking Injury?
by James Mclean
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Exercise has never been more of a hot topic - everyone wants to get fit, get healthy and get active. Well, maybe not everyone, but there certainly are plenty of people out there doing their best to try to counteract the harmful effects of our modern, sedentary lifestyle. This is great to see; the more effort you put into your fitness regime, the more you’ll get out of it. But while taking an interest... 4/5/2016 7:00:00 AM
Nhi Nguyen
The Multiple Sclerosis and Vitamin D Connection
by Nhi Nguyen
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Do you love the feeling of being in the sun? Indulging in the comfortable warmth of sunlight (with sunscreen, of course) can be rewarding. Yearning for the feeling may increase after realizing how exposure to sunlight can help our body generate more vitamin D. Vitamin D helps in the relief of multiple conditions, but what most people don’t know is it helps you fight the risk of developing Multiple... 4/5/2016 7:00:00 AM
Stephanie Hovian
5 Things That Make Your Sleep Deep And Comfortable
by Stephanie Hovian
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Your bedroom is a personal sacred place where you get to relax, unwind and sleep your way through the fatigue and the stress at the end of the day. For this, and many other reasons (name yours in the comments), you need to make sure that your bed is comfortable enough to let you fall deep asleep without any bothers. While getting a comfortable deep night's sleep depends on a number of factors, there... 4/4/2016 7:00:00 AM
DR AMIRA MANTOURA
Foot Fungus
by DR AMIRA MANTOURA
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We really don't want to discuss this but it is so common. With warm weather on the horizon, we need to start thinking about prevention and treatment. Foot fungus affects people of all ages. Why? Because like other small organisms, fungus like warm dark moist spaces like the areas between the toes, under the toenails and almost anywhere inside a snug pair of shoes. Why do we not see fungal fingernails?... 4/4/2016 7:00:00 AM
Joel Fuhrman, M.D.
The Power of Cruciferous Vegetables
by Joel Fuhrman, M.D.
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“Eat your vegetables.” Sound familiar? But many people do not realize that this message is imperative when it comes to cancer prevention. One of the most profound ways to protect against cancer is to eat a diet featuring vegetables, fruits, beans, nuts and seeds. However, among all these healthful foods is one family of vegetables that exceeds all the others in its ability to be an anti-cancer force:... 4/1/2016 7:00:00 AM
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