The Science of Feeling Great
Most people think of their metabolism as affecting their ability to gain or lose weight. But our metabolism also affects mood and the way we feel. The truth of the matter is that we feel our best when
Welcoming Home Fido and Fluffy
Spring may bring flowers, but it may also bring litters of puppies and kittens. If you are looking for a companion pet, spring is a good time to find a puppy or kitten at your local animal shelter. He
Eating à la Italia for Joint Wellness
The Mediterranean diet may \"suppress disease activity in patients who have modestly active rheumatoid arthritis.The Mediterranean diet may “suppress disease activity in patients who have modestly acti
Hope for Mental Illness
I have evaluated and treated hundreds of patients struggling to overcome the challenges of mental illness. In the majority of cases, the addition of complementary treatments has improved their quality
FYI on STIs
Many people think that only the promiscuous get sexually transmitted infections (STIs), yet it can take only one encounter with an infected person to become infected yourself. The most dangerous sexua
Face Down Acne
Are your eating habits written all over your face? If you\'ve got acne, this just might be the case. It\'s the rare teen who escapes unscathed: acne affects an estimated 85 to 100 percent of teens and y
Test your B IQ
When we are feeling fatigued or anxious, many of us take vitamin B complex. But B vitamins are more than a pick-me-up. They are critical to a host of metabolic processes, as you will discover in the B
St. John's Wort
I still get a thrill when I discover a medicinal herb thriving in forest or field. With its cheery yellow flowers, unique blood red pigment, and equally colourful history, St. John\'s wort is one of my
It's All Elemental
I\'ve been fascinated with traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), and more specifically acupuncture, since I was a kid. I was first diagnosed with migraines at a very young age. At that time, the only oth
Health from a Herbalist
Before starting this makeover, I would never have considered seeing a herbalist. But Robert McCandless, a master herbalist, gave me reason to reconsider. The herbal medicine he practises evolved from