The Mediterranean Diet
The Mediterranean diet (MD) is the dietary pattern traditionally followed [...]
What is a “whole foods” diet?
A whole foods diet is that which includes foods in [...]
Is beer medicinal? Hop-fully!
Humulus lupulus, commonly referred to as the hops plant, is [...]
Anxiety Disorders
Anxiety—it is feeling that we have all endured in one [...]
Sugar comes in many forms…
Did you know that “sugar” does not only imply those [...]
Cholesterol: More to the Story
When did you last have your lipids checked? Was your [...]
Pollen, grass, weeds, oh my!
Allergy season is upon us. Some of you will be [...]
The Onion: Allium cepa
Supporting our immune system is of utmost importance, especially now. [...]
CBD and Pain Management
Cannabidiol (CBD), a constituent extracted from the Cannabis genus of plants, has been of current rife interest for the treatment and symptom control of a myriad of conditions. With the opioid epidemic on the rise, novel avenues for chronic pain management are crucial.
Blueberries can reduce the risk of prevalent conditions
There exists growing evidence suggesting that blueberries, rich in anthocyanins, flavonoids, and other health-promoting phytochemicals, can reduce the risk of many prevalent conditions, including cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes mellitus, visual decline, and cognitive decline.
Safe exposure to sunlight
Excessive sunlight, use of tanning beds, and frequent sunburns can predispose you to pre-cancerous and cancerous conditions of the skin such as actinic keratosis, squamous cell carcinoma, and basal cell carcinoma.
Plant-Based Diets: The Benefits
Plant-based diets, when planned with care, have been shown to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, cancer, obesity, and more.
