Playing sports is always a good time but getting and staying in tip-top shape is no game. It takes hard work, a balanced diet, and a lot of physical activity. But there’s something else that may help you reach optimal performance. Read more...
Every day, we all strive for balance. We try to eat right, exercise more, and sleep better. We try to navigate through our days and weeks with as little stress as possible, taking everything in stride. But sometimes, even when Read more...
If you are one of the thirty-million Americans who have Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), you know how challenging and frustrating it can be to manage your condition. Irritable bowel syndrome, also known as spastic colon, is a disorder Read more...
I get it – you travel for business several times a month, juggle the kids throughout the day and try to sneak in some workouts. It can be challenging to remember to take your vitamins each day. You have good intentions, but Read more...
Are you one of the nearly 50 percent of the U.S. population taking prescription medications (1), and 68 percent of Americans taking dietary supplements (2)? I speak to patients all the time who don’t realize they should be clearing Read more...
Imagine a vitamin that has the potential to optimize heart, bone, and oral health. One would think this essential vitamin is a part of everyone’s diet, right? But so few people have actually heard of it. Therefore, they may Read more...
Countless research studies have shown us that too much sugar in our diet may increase our risk of heart disease as a complication of diabetes or obesity. However, a new study recently published in the journal JAMA Internal Medicine Read more...
Dialectal behaviors are cognitive behavioral techniques that work to regulate emotions, reduce stress and help individuals master the concept of mindfulness. Stemming from the concept of unconditional self-acceptance, dialectical Read more...
A recent study published in British Journal of Nutrition (Kesse-Guyot E, 2013 Sept 27) found that a diet rich in carotenoids improved cognitive performance in middle-aged men and women. Nearly 3000 individuals, 35-60 years of Read more...
Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the United States, affecting 40 million adults age 18 and older (18% of U.S. population). Anxiety disorders are highly treatable, yet only about one-third of those suffering Read more...
