According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a typical adult can expect to contract 2-3 colds each year. But you can reduce your risk of getting sick and reduce the duration of...
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It’s that time of year when temperatures drop and runny noses become the norm. It seems that no matter how many times we wash our hands or try to avoid our sick co-workers, we...
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The root causes of breast cancer are complex and multifactorial, with possible causes including poor diet, exposure to environmental toxins, genetics, high stress levels, and hormone imbalances. However, studies suggest that 30 percent to...
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It is estimated that 1 in 8 women will develop invasive breast cancer over the course of her lifetime. Up to 10% of these cases can be linked to inherited gene mutations like BRCA1...
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The big question I get all the time from my patients is: “Do I really have to go gluten free?”. As with all things in health and wellness, there isn’t a simple, one-size-fits-all answer....
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In the rush to produce more and more crops to satisfy the growing demand for food, producers have resorted to using a cocktail of pesticides to control disease and insect attack. Good news for...
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Sleep consists of a series of distinct cycles and stages that restore and refresh your body and mind. Even minimal sleep loss takes a toll on your mood, energy, efficiency, and ability to handle...
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It is critical for people who have food allergies to identify them and to avoid foods that cause allergic reactions. The word ‘allergy’ means that the immune system has responded to a harmless substance...
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The body is composed of water, protein, minerals, and fat. A two-component model of body composition divides the body into a fat component and fat-free component. Body fat is the most variable constituent of...
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