Going to bed at different times every night might matter more than people think…especially in midlife. A study out of the University of Oulu found that irregular bedtimes were linked to a higher risk of serious heart problems. The more...
Hernias are something that physicians look for when we do annual physicals, and certainly when a person complains of intense abdominal pain.The typical hernia you might think of is when an internal organ protrudes into a space in the body...
A new study is pointing to something most people never think about when it comes to aging well: a small structure deep in the brain. Not muscles. Not joints. The brain. Researchers at the University of California, Riverside, observed older...
Black cumin seed and black seed oil are two products that are steadily gaining popularity in natural health circles.And while they almost immediately appear to be the same thing, or rather, they may even look like a misprint of some...
If you asked most people if being skinny..AKA a healthy BMI… means you’re largely free and clear of risk of a heart attack, they’d say “yes.”Most of that comes from the association with health guidance, stating that if your BMI...
Most people think food is food, and when you eat doesn't really matter all that much.But I’m here to let you know health isn’t determined only by what you eat. Of course, nutrition quality matters tremendously, but there’s another variable...
We’ve all been taught to believe that ice cream isn’t good for you, or rather, that it’s terrible for you. Sure, most of us see it for what it is: a dessert. Sugar, fat, calories. Something to enjoy occasionally, not...
When patients come into my office struggling with fatigue, poor sleep, muscle tension, headaches, or even heart palpitations, one of the first nutrients I think about is magnesium.Almost always. Not because it’s trendy. And not because it’s some miracle cure....
Opioid pain medications are still commonly prescribed for short-term pain, despite the fact that they are widely known to be addictive and harmful when abused. Drugs like codeine, morphine, oxycodone, and tramadol are often viewed as the strongest option available....
