There’s no question that many of us feel stress from time to time, especially during the holiday season. Whether it’s holiday shopping, making time to see loved ones, holiday parties, hectic work schedules or just the regular hustle and bustle of daily life, it all can get too overwhelming sometimes. […]
As we head into winter, many people can be affected by Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) leaving you feeling low energy and low mood. So, what can you do to boost your mood and protect yourself from depression? Your mood is something that affects many aspects of your health…from your heart […]
With all the fad diets these days, it’s a challenge to know which diets are beneficial and effective and which ones are harmful. Many of my patients ask about carbohydrates and whether they should avoid it altogether. What’s interesting is that people frequently forget that fruits and vegetables are carbohydrates […]
As we are now firmly into summer, vegetable and fruit options are abundant! The farmer’s markets are brimming with beautiful colors of produce, it’s like walking amongst rainbows of colors. It’s great! Many of my patients ask me about what’s the best diet to have and ne of the most […]
Although you may not think about your immune system until you feel like you’re getting sick, it is always working hard to keep you healthy and alive. Potential environmental threats include viruses, bacteria, fungi, and chemicals, among others. The course and outcome of an infection depend on the characteristics of […]
Inflammation is one of the immune system’s most important defense mechanisms to protect the body against disease and injury. When unregulated, however, this same inflammatory process can lead to cell death, tissue damage, and organ dysfunction. In fact, inflammation is at the root of most chronic diseases. The key to […]
