The Truth About Migraines By Mark Hyman, M.D. What disabling condition affects one in five Americans and is poorly treated with conventional medicine – yet is nearly 100 percent preventable by addressing the underlying causes? Migraines! But these aren’t just any headaches. These severe, nearly disabling headaches c … Read More
Are Pain Relievers Helping or Hurting Your Back Pain?
When your back hurts or muscles ache, does the easiest solution often seem to lie in a bottle inside your medicine cabinet? Relief may last for a few hours, but then it's back to the medicine cabinet or off to the drug store for bottle after bottle of the same old stuff. Or to the doctor for a stronger prescription. Bu … Read More
Healthy Gums Tied to Heart Health
A brighter smile isn't the only reason to brush your teeth and floss regularly. Doing so may actually prevent a heart attack. According to a study published in the Journal of Periodontology, people with periodontal (gum) disease are at a greater risk of developing cardiovascular disease. Scientists at the University of Lie … Read More
Is "Bad Blood" the Cause of Your Back Pain?
By Dr. Mark Wiley We all know that blood circulates in our bodies. But what you may not know is that aside from being a vital nutritive substance blood can also be a cause of pain. In fact, many forms of pain, illness and disease can be linked to, or are caused by, what I refer to as "bad blood." Bad blood is when bloo … Read More
Chronic Disease From Your Teeth
Many of us have experienced a dental infection before. Who can forget the pain, pressure and swelling around an abscessed tooth or cavity? We all know our teeth are important for eating. What you may not realize is they also play a major role in your overall health. But don't count on tooth pain to clue you in to a problem. … Read More
World’s Most Dangerous Drug?
I was reading this week about a woman in New Hampshire suing a major pharmaceutical company for $24 million in damages. We've become an overly lawsuit happy society, but as I read the details of this one I couldn't help but think this lady has a serious case. Karen Bartlett, who was an otherwise healthy 45-year old wo … Read More
Wash, Rinse and Repeat: Is Your Shower Toxic?
Your hair looks glossy, feels clean, and smells like a mountain breeze. What could possibly be wrong? What if the next time you used your "herbal" shampoo, you read a warning label on the bottle that revealed some of the ingredients are commonly used as industrial solvents linked to cataracts, cancer, and even blindness? Wo … Read More
Should You Be Scared of the Sun?
Sunny weather means picnics, camping, swimming, hiking, and as many other outdoor activities as possible. But look outside on a warm day. You might be surprised how many people covered up in hats, scarves, and sunglasses religiously slather on gallons of thick, white sunscreen. Believe it or not, sunshine is good for you. In … Read More
The lies on TV are making people fat
By, Isabel De Los Rios Most people who know me, know I am not a TV watcher. Actually, I don't even have cable at home (A rare thing these days, I know.) Very often, I have no idea which show is the "latest craze" and which commercials are all the rave. Last week the TV did catch my attention. I was at my parent's house … Read More
Is It Possible To Reverse Diabetes?
Do you have diabetes and have to constantly monitor your blood sugar or have serious blood sugar and insulin imbalances? Do you have elevated cholesterol levels, high blood pressure, and increased triglyceride levels? If so, you may enjoy this extraordinary story of one my patient's quite interesting. One evening after a … Read More