This time of year I hear a lot from patients that they’ve been tired and sleeping more, and they’re wondering if that’s a bad sign. Most of the time, it isn’t. (Of course it can be; if there are other symptoms, do come in so we can touch base). Most of the time, it’s because… Continue Reading
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8 Glasses of Water – Is That Enough?
We are frequently advised to drink 8 ounces of water daily, but is it really that simple? In my opinion – not quite. It stands to reason that a petite 100-lb woman probably does not have the same water requirements as does a burly 250-lb man. Thus, in my mind, a better formula is to… Continue Reading
Potassium Iodide for Radiation Exposure?
With the recent tragedy of the twin natural-disasters in Japan spawning a potential nuclear catastrophe, many of us are concerned not only for the huge numbers of displaced people in Japan, but also about what nuclear fallout might reach us here at home. The news is reporting a run on potassium iodide, and exorbitant prices… Continue Reading
Tips for Chronic Colds and Coughs
Got a cold you can’t kick? This year I’m seeing lots of people coming in with colds they just can’t get over; either they’ve had a cold (or sinus infections are ever-popular) for 4-6 weeks and it just won’t go away, or they’ve had a succession of several colds in a row, with a few… Continue Reading
Wash Out Your Nose with Salt
As we head into cold and flu season, I can almost hear the sound of noses upon noses, dripping like faucets. One simple self-care technique that you can do at home to help keep the common cold from progressing to a bacterial infection is “nasal rinsing.” You might also know this as a “neti pot” treatment.… Continue Reading
Sweet Sleep!
No big surprise: sleep is good for you. While most of us know that intuitively to be true, did you know that one of the reasons it’s true is that we do most of our healing while we’re asleep? And that kids do most of their growing while asleep? [It might really be true when… Continue Reading
“What Do You Think About Doing a Detox?”
It’s a question I’m often asked. It turns out there’s no easy answer, since there are dozens, if not hundreds of detox programs out there, and even more variations on the theme. I don’t at all question the value of doing a Detox or “Cleanse” program — in modern society we are exposed to a shameful… Continue Reading
How to Eat to Lose Weight
I wonder if “Lose Weight” is the most common New Year’s Resolution of them all. We start the year with every intention in the world of finally committing to “eating right.” Then when we find that it’s not working, we beat ourselves up for not being fully committed, and being too weak to stick with… Continue Reading
3 Ways to Curb Constipation
Constipation is a common complaint in my practice. While it can be a sign of “SGO” (“something going on”) – it can also just be a diet or lifestyle issue. If you experience intermittent constipation, try these tips to see if yours is simply a functional imbalance. First, what is constipation? The allopathic medical community… Continue Reading