Acupuncture Acupuncture is a versatile treatment to handle a wide variety of internal and musculoskeletal conditions. Are you curious about acupuncture? Do you wonder if it is a good treatment option for you? Read on to discover more about acupuncture. What is acupuncture? Acupuncture is a technique in which practitioners insert fine needles into the skin […]

Reducing Your Toxic Burden The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has noted that there is a rise in exposure to volatile organic compounds or VOCs. VOCs are all around us. They are primarily created by evaporation of chemicals. Common Sources of VOCs include: Gasoline, paints, stains, strippers, pesticides, personal care products, aerosol sprays, household cleaners, […]

The Insulin Resistance Continuum If asked, most people would be able to say that diabetes is a condition in which there is too much sugar in the blood. Some may associate finger prick monitoring of blood sugar with diabetes. A few will say insulin has something to do with diabetes. Type II Diabetes is not […]

Most people think cholesterol is a bad substance leading to the labeling of foods like eggs, butter, and oils as unhealthy foods. As with most things, the truth is not as black and white. Cholesterol is a more complex subject, but is an essential part of how our body works. The Good… Cholesterol acts as […]

STATINS Currently in America, approximately 25 million people are taking a statin drug.  Due to new guidelines, 56 million people are eligible to take statins.  These guidelines suggest that anyone who has a 7.5% or higher risk of having a heart attack or stroke in 10 years to be offered the medication.  The goal of […]

Physiological Changes Necessary for Pregnancy           It is fairly evident that women who are pregnant go through many changes during the course of their pregnancy.  Almost every change happens to either prepare the mother for labor/delivery or promote the development of the baby.  With all the changes that are happening on a daily basis, which […]

This is a really great post about protein powders from Dr. Michael Jurgelewicz. There are several good reasons to buy protein powder from a practitioner that you trust. That way you can be sure of the quality of product you receive and the amount of protein you are ingesting. We carry several different types or […]

Fatty liver disease is a national epidemic not only in adults, but in children as well. Obesity and poor diet are known contributors to this condition. It is believed that as many as 20% of adults and sadly 6 million children have non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). This not only increases your risk of developing […]

Do you feel that you eat a healthy diet but still struggle with your weight or some aspect of your health? Testing for food allergies can be an important diagnostic tool to identify the root cause of your symptoms. Food allergies occur when your body has tagged a particular food as an allergen. This causes […]