Nutrition and Sugar: Did Food Cause My Child’s ADHD?
Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common label that gets placed on both children and adults. Unfortunately, its prevalence has led to a great deal of misinformation and confusion, especially when it comes to the role that food plays in the...
Ice vs. Heat for Injuries
It was the ancient Romans who initially found and named the 5 cardinal signs of inflammation. These are: calor (heat) rubor (redness) tumor (swelling) dolor (pain) and functio laesa (loss of function) We all have experienced these five or maybe one or two at a time....
5 Simple Secrets to Aging Gracefully
Aging is natural but sometimes we all need a little help. Age spots, wrinkles, lack of mobility, hair loss, and dull skin can all make you look older than you are. Here are our five simple secrets to aging gracefully (and maybe looking a little more youthful in the...
5 Unexpected Ways Your Brain Affects Your Body
Most people think of their brain as an organ that makes their bodies function, regulates all of the body’s processes, and is where they hold their smarts. And that is all true, but it goes further than that. The brain affects every single part of your body and plays a...
4 Drug-Free Pain Reduction Strategies
It is tough living with pain. It can have a significant impact on your quality of life. All too often though, the only option given for treating pain is medication. And while it does have a place in patient care, most people don’t like to take pills. That, combined...
Pain and Sleep Disruption: The Vicious Cycle
Sleep is important. It is when your body heals and is restored. It is vital for every part of your body, especially your brain and nervous system. But what happens when pain is keeping you up at night? What can you do when you know you need sleep, but pain just won’t...
The Truth About Winter Skin (and how you can combat it)
People tend to have strong feelings about winter. They tend to either hate it or love it, especially in areas where the season is more, for lack of a better word, wintery. Your skin can really feel the impact from all that winteriness, and you might notice some...
5 Things Only Someone with Chronic Pain Will Understand
Living with chronic pain is a concept that most people don’t understand unless they experience it firsthand. It touches every part of your life; your relationships, self-care, your job, your daily routine, even your sleep. These are some things that only someone with...
The Importance of a Good Health Team
Your health is important so when it comes to your healthcare, you don’t want to shortchange yourself or your family. Assembling a good health team is vital to ensuring you stay ahead of any potential health problems and address any issues before they become major. At...
Do I Need a Brain Map?
Doctors’ offices all over the world are filled right now with people who just don’t feel like themselves. They aren’t necessarily sick, but they feel off like something isn’t right. They’ve usually tried various home remedies to no avail. They have probably even taken...