Any time your healthcare provider prescribes a new medication, they should start with the same thought process: What is the risk vs. benefit of prescribing this medication? Does this medication prolong my patient’s life? Will [ ... ]
Happy National Red Wine Day! I can think of no better excuse to pour myself a glass in celebration of red wine! You may have heard that red wine can be good for you, reducing your risk of heart disease. But how much of its claim [ ... ]
Have you noticed that genes seem to be the hot health topic of the year? Direct-to-consumer companies are now offering DNA testing to find relatives, discover an increased likelihood of developing diseases, and even help you learn [ ... ]
Yes, it is true that a vegan diet can be a very healthy lifestyle choice (and let’s be honest, it’s better for the planet too)! Plants and plant-based foods provide a wide variety of essential nutrients, vitamins, and minerals. [ ... ]
Have you ever wondered if vitamin supplements really work? Taking supplements continues to grow in popularity. People take them hoping to improve their health or to compensate for a poor diet. Vitamins are found in various forms, [ ... ]
“The early bird catches the worm” *insert eye roll*. Clearly, I’m not a morning person, and I’m sure a lot of people can relate. Not only does my alarm sound like nails on a chalk board, but for another 10 minutes my arm [ ... ]
The dog days of summer are upon us! And all this heat and sunshine encourages people to head outside and soak it up. While you are enjoying time with friends and playing in the great outdoors, make sure you keep an eye on your hydration. [ ... ]
Moderation is key to managing your diet. No matter what new program you might see trending online, fad diets typically aren’t successful. Traci Mann, associate professor of psychology from UCLA states, “You can initially lose [ ... ]
Benefits and Effects of Boswellia Could a daily dose of Boswellia help you? If you’re wondering what Boswellia is, you’ve come to the right place. Boswellia is an extract, also known as Indian frankincense. It comes from a tree [ ... ]
What is Bilberry? When you hear the word bilberry, you might think of blueberry. You wouldn’t be far off in thinking that either, since they are cousins to one another. In fact, the bilberry is also known as the European blueberry [ ... ]
