Keeping a clean home is a priority for many, but the cleaning products we use may be causing more harm than we realize. Bleach and other common household disinfectants have been linked to an increased risk of chronic obstructive pulmonary…
Integrative medicine provides the best medical care when it’s customized for each person’s unique needs. One of the guiding principles of this approach is patient-driven care. With the advancement of genetic analysis over the past decade, patients and healthcare practitioners…
When it comes to thyroid issues, it’s important to know the difference between natural and synthetic thyroid hormone replacement and how each can affect your health. If you’re worried about which thyroid medication to take, you may want to consider…
Understanding the causes of disease can be complex and overwhelming. However, breaking it down into four fundamental categories can help you identify and address specific risk factors in your daily life. These categories include genetic, degenerative, deficiency, and environmental causes…
Imagine a life where you’re in control of your health. No longer a victim of circumstance or genetics, but someone who has the power to prevent diseases and live a healthier, happier life. It’s not a fantasy, the key lies…
Our bodies were designed to thrive on this planet, and yet, chronic pain, systemic inflammation, cardiovascular diseases, and autoimmune diseases are prevalent in modern society, impacting the way we live day-to-day. Many of these issues can be attributed to our…
The United States has a staggering rank of 28th when it comes to overall health, despite spending more money per capita on healthcare than any other country in the world. This can be attributed to two main factors: a medical…
Imagine spending a cozy winter evening inside your house, sipping hot cocoa, and then suddenly start sneezing or feeling dizzy. You might not be aware, but indoor air quality plays a significant role in our everyday lives. With winter approaching,…
Stem cells, your body’s powerful biological healers, can be extracted from various sources like belly fat and even amniotic fluid, giving patients an array of therapeutic options. Let’s take a closer look at these two types of stem cells and…
Waiting until you are sick and then getting treatment is the accepted model for treating diseases. This works well for urgent health issues, but when it comes to chronic illnesses, the model starts to fail. With more than 50,000 diagnosis…
When experiencing symptoms like fatigue, headaches, poor memory, depression, anxiety, and recurrent flu-like symptoms, it’s not always easy for doctors to identify the cause. Lyme disease, caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi, is one such illness that can be difficult…
The dawn of a new year often inspires people to make bold health commitments like strict diet plans and gym memberships. However, these resolutions can be difficult to maintain in the long term. Instead, consider making small, manageable lifestyle changes…