Do you find yourself popping Pepto after big meals? You’re not alone. A lot of heartburn sufferers turn to medications to cut down the unpleasant effects of acid reflux. But there’s a catch: Over the long term, treatment Read more...
Written by Our Medical Advisory Board Lauren Crosby, M.D. Barry Lance, M.D. Louis Malinow, M.D. Carielle Nikkel, R.D.N. Harry Oken, M.D. Michael Roizen, M.D. Phillip Schauer, M.D. Elizabeth Somer, R.D. Robin West, M.D. Keep your Read more...
As intermittent fasting becomes more and more popular, have you ever wondered why it seems everyone follows it a little differently? Intermittent fasting can in fact vary in the way that it is practiced and can be modified to best Read more...
How many times haven’t we gone on a diet and quit shortly after because it was just too intense and restrictive? I may have the solution for you; the Mediterranean Diet. What is the Mediterranean diet? The Mediterranean diet was Read more...
The human immune system is a myriad of organs (and organisms) that protect us from harmful bacteria, fungi, toxins, and viruses found in the environment. Some of the organs that comprise it include the lymph nodes, bone marrow, Read more...
The rise of diet culture and social media has created the perfect storm of confusing and often misinformed nutrition advice. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed and stuck in your own health journey. I’m here to help you sort through Read more...
Low-fat? Sugar-free? Gluten-free? Paleo? These are just a few of the many diets abundant in the world today. These diets may claim rapid weight loss and amazing health benefits when you restrict certain food groups, but this restriction Read more...
Intermittent fasting is a diet that has recently gained just as much popularity as it has skepticism and criticism. Some swear by it claiming that this is not just a fad diet, but a life-altering approach to food. Others are not Read more...
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 Read more...
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, Read more...
