By Karin Krisher Over the last 40 years, acupuncture has slowly migrated into the Western consciousness, taking up residence as a legitimate medical practice. However, there are still many doubters...
By Karin Krisher It’s no secret that sugar consumption and obesity are in some ways related, or that obesity and diabetes are in some ways related. But a new, large-scale study “links increased...
ER trips on Thanksgiving and Christmas are surprisingly common. Even more surprising is the cause. Often, the visits aren’t because of a sliced thumb attained while carving the bird, or a bout of...
Reviewed by: Adam Killpartrick, DC CNS Author: Knapen MH, et al. Reference: Menaquinone-7 supplementation improves arterial stiffness in healthy postmenopausal women. A double-blind randomized...
By Karin Krisher The Center for Disease Control and Prevention recommends all sorts of things, including appropriate levels of nutrient intake. For sodium, the recommended daily intake for anyone not...
Holiday gift-giving can sometimes feel like a chore. We’ve compiled some creative ideas for gifts that will show your loved ones you’re invested in their long-term health and wellness. The...
Everyone’s heard that you must hydrate when you’re sick. But why hydrate when you’re healthy? One big reason: water helps you detox--by helping to form the liquids that carry normal toxins out of...
If you’re like most people, you’re probably trying to do what’s best for you and your family by cutting out sugar and high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS) from your diet. Eating and drinking too much...