(Listen to the full episode here.) Hope for a Solution to the Rise in Chronic Diseases in Kids According to a 2022 updated review in The Merck Manual of Diagnosis and Therapy (bold emphasis mine): Chronic health conditions (both chronic illnesses and chronic physical disabilities) are generally defined as those conditions that [...]
(Listen to the full episode here.) The Rise in Autoimmunity and the Sneaky Role of Lyme Disease According to the NIH (National Institute of Health), autoimmunity, which is a condition in which the body’s immune system reacts with components of its own cells, is increasing in the United States. Currently there are [...]
(Listen to the full episode here.) The Rise of Herbal Medicine Herbal medicine, also called botanical medicine or phytomedicine, is the therapeutic use of plants for medicinal purposes. It has a long tradition of use and was the original collection of remedies for all ailments, preceding conventional medical interventions. Recently, it has [...]
(Click here to listen to the full episode.) The “Omic Revolution” There is a simultaneous transformation occurring in healthcare along with the essential oil revolution. In this episode of The Essential Oil Revolution you’ll get an excellent overview of what entails this “omics revolution.” You’ll learn how it can impact your wellness and [...]
The Benefits and Dangers of the Sun For those in the Northeast, summertime is in full swing. It signifies warmth (at last!), longer daylight hours, and increased time in nature. Along with the mood uplifting boost gained from more leisure time outdoors, sunshine has various other wellness advantages. However, there’s downsides too. Excess [...]
Ouch, My Head Hurts! Headaches are an all-too-common pain in the face and head that a majority of the population, 96%, experience in their lifetime. In my previous post and video, I reviewed all the main points about headaches. Topics covered included: Classifications of headaches (primary and secondary) Common types of headaches (tension, [...]
What is a Headache? Headaches. Yuck! Although they are often not cause for major concern, no one likes having them. They can be a real annoyance, impacting quality of life and productivity. It’s estimated that 96% of the population have had the unpleasant experience of having a headache. Appropriately named, pain in your [...]
How Conventional Medicine is Failing in Cardiovascular Care Heart disease is the number one killer in both men and women. With all the advances we’ve had in science, research, and treatments, we have not been able to downgrade it as the top cause of global mortality for decades. In fact, it is projected [...]
The Heart of Medicine: Staying Connected in an Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation In the past few articles, I’ve discussed how heart disease, the number one killer in men and women, continues to take its toll on the population. I reviewed some alarming statistics regarding women and cardiovascular disease (CVD), highlighted traditional risk [...]
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