Tips for Better Sleep Sleep is important for many reasons. Not only is it a time where we gain more energy, it also is when we heal and restore our bodies. A lack of sleep has a greater impact on our body than just feeling tired. Everything from the immune system to body repair is […]

Understanding Autoimmune Diseases What are autoimmune diseases? Although there are many different types of autoimmune diseases and they can affect many different organs (such as your thyroid if you have Hashimoto’s, or your joints if you have Rheumatoid Arthritis), at their core they are all similar in that they are an immune response that leads […]

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 […]

Understanding Food Sensitivities Do you have symptoms that seem to mysteriously come and go, such as brain fog, fatigue, headaches, joint pain, or digestive issues? Or are you generally not feeling your best from day to day, and suspect it might be related to your diet? The key to solving issues like this may be […]

The Truth About Cholesterol 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. Read […]

The Truth about Statins Statin drugs are one of the most often prescribed medications in the USA. They are primarily used to treat high cholesterol. Statins work by interfering with the ability of the liver to make cholesterol. Approximately 75% of our cholesterol levels come from the liver and the rest from our diet. Recently, […]

Important Changes in Pregnancy It is fairly evident that women who are pregnant go through many important changes in 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 ones can be labeled as […]

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 […]