Lyme disease is a complicated infection caused by bacteria that is typically transmitted from a tick or insect bite. Its symptoms vary based on the health of your immune system,… Read More
Category: General Wellness
Lyme disease is the most common tick-borne illness in the United States (1), with more than 300,000 cases reported each year and thousands more unreported or undiagnosed. With such staggering… Read More
In Chinese medicine, our life force or vital energy is called Qi (pronounced chi). This life force is the energy that allows us to cope with stress, have healthy immune… Read More
Holidays can be magical. They can also be a time when eating well and regular workouts get replaced with work parties, family gatherings, sugary treats, and alcohol. There is a… Read More
The Holiday season is here, and for many of us, this means getting together with family and friends and participating in more community-based activities. These types of connections have the… Read More
Chills, fever, body aches, fatigue…you’re coming down with a cold or the flu, despite your very best efforts to keep yourself well. So what do you do? 1. Hydrate The… Read More
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… Read More
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… Read More
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… Read More
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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… Read More