Sleep hygiene helps us get a good night sleep. It is a set of behaviors that improve the quality of sleep, like turning off all lights or eating certain foods before bed. Sleep hygiene is especially important for those with tight schedules and sleep problems. Sleep hygiene practices that will improve its quality: Turn off […]
Nutrition, Microbes, and Gut Health
There is a unique connection between the human body and microbial life. There are about ten times more microbes (like bacteria and fungi) in the human body than there are human cells. Microbes in the gut (the gastrointestinal tract), especially, play a unique role in the metabolism, immunity, and incidence of disease in humans. Diet […]
Three Components of Everyday Nutrition
Nowadays there are countless diet plans and guidelines about what to eat. Yet, concentrating of as little as three components of your daily diet might be enough to keep you healthy. Here are three food components that should make a part of your everyday nutrition and the reasons why: Water. Yes, as obvious as it […]
Yin Yang Theory
The yin-yang theory is one of the fundamental theories of Chinese Medicine. It originates in the Taoist philosophy of ancient China. Yin-yang theory provides a basis for analyzing and understanding the human body including its internal function and its relationship to the outside world. From a medical perspective, the yin-yang theory helps explain imbalances in […]
History of Chinese Medicine
Chinese medicine has been around for thousands of years. Chinese medicine is a product of years of practice and repeated testing that has continued to evolve throughout the ages. As medical concepts of different eras emerged, Chinese Medicine evolved each time incorporating many of these concepts into its fundamental theories and treatment of disease. Chinese […]
Massage to Treat Anxiety
Massage therapy has been anecdotally accepted as a treatment for stress and anxiety for as long as it has been practiced, but only fairly recently have rigorous clinical investigations of this folk wisdom been undertaken. After sufficient research had been performed to get a clear sense of the relationship between massage and anxiety across multiple […]
Nutrition Consultant vs. Registered Dietitian: What’s the Difference?
Nutrition is an evolving field of the healthcare industry that is essential to combat the growing rates of non-communal diseases (2). Non-communal diseases are those which stem from poor dietary choices and a sedentary lifestyle, also known as chronic conditions. Examples of such conditions include cardiovascular disease (CVD), diabetes, cancer, and obesity. Not surprisingly, these diseases […]
Why Eat Organic?
Consumers are faced with literally thousands of food options on a stroll through the supermarket. What is alarming about all these food options is how many are disguised as healthy through misleading labels like “all-natural” or “made with real fruit.” Sadly, the USDA (U.S. Department of Agriculture) does a poor job of regulating many of […]
The Wellness Guide to Make the Most Out of Your Day
Wellness is the focus on mental and physical health that alleviates our state of being. By focusing on your wellness and wellbeing every single day, you can improve your quality of life. This means being able to do more of the things that you love, and it means being less stressed when handling your responsibilities. […]
The D.O. Difference: A Glance Into Osteopathic Medicine
With so many branches of medicine, it can be hard to pick the right specialist to help with health concerns. Terms like allopathic, naturopathic, osteopathic, and homeopathic are popping out everywhere, making it hard to figure out the right fit. Depending on the health concern each of the medical practices above could prove very effective […]