Healthy kidneys are essential, not just for the urinary system, but for the entire body. They remove waste and help maintain the body's internal environment, or homeostasis. Unfortunately, not everyone has healthy kidneys and very few people are even aware when there's a problem. In fact, 33% of adults in the U.S. (that's 1 in …
"Oh, my aching joints!" There's good reason why we hear this so often. Osteoarthritis, known as OA, is the most common musculoskeletal disease in the world. In the United States, 10% of adults with OA also enjoy a lower quality of daily living. It's a prevalent factor in work absences, temporary or permanent disability, hospital …
A fresh, whole-foods diet is the optimal way to obtain nutrients. However, environmental conditions and farming practices have depleted the soil of key nutrients we would typically obtain from food, making it impossible to get everything we need from food alone. One example of this is magnesium which is needed in over 300 chemical reactions …
Adults and children alike are spending more time awake late at night to study, work, or have fun. All those late nights may be slowly killing us. Sleep is essential to mind-body health. More than 20 years of research shows us it is vitally important to physical and mental wellness. Most of what we know …
What is Candidiasis? Candida albicans is a type of fungus living in harmony with millions of other microorganisms that are part of our body's normal gut flora. However, it can get out of control, resulting in a condition known as candidiasis, or candida overgrowth. When that happens, it can trigger a number of seemingly unrelated …
In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, stress levels have skyrocketed. The American Psychological Association publishes a yearly report about American stress levels. After an April-May 2020 poll, they found a substantial rise in average stress experienced by US citizens since the report began in 2007 [11]. This has driven consumers to find natural stress solutions …
What is Craniosacral Therapy? Craniosacral Therapy started in the osteopathic community in the early 1900’s as a way to feel restrictions in the cranial bones and fascia. By freeing the cranial bones and fascia, the practitioner is able to assist the body in regaining normal function in the nervous, lymph, hormonal, myofascial, and gastrointestinal systems. …