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This is probably my most favorite topic out of all the last 12 weeks, because I feel like I set a good example of “you’re...

Being able to express yourself is so important for mental health. Loneliness can contribute to depression, anxiety, and other mental health disorders because the lack...

We discussed this a bit in the Sun Exposure and Nature blog. Indoor pollutants can have a significant impact health. However, toxin exposure goes far...

Muscle is the “organ of longevity.” Loss of muscle mass is one of the leading causes of debilitation and dependency. As you get older, a...

Genome.gov defines a microbiome as “the community of microorganisms (such as fungi, bacteria, and viruses) that exist in a particular environment… These groups of microorganisms...

Addictions come in all shapes and sizes. The first thing that comes to mind for most people is a heroin addict or alcoholic slumped over...

“A day without laughter is like living in darkness; you try to find your way around, but you can’t see clearly.” Emily Mitchell, author. Laughter...

Patients often ask me, “can _____ be caused by stress?” My answer is always yes. Stress may not be the only problem, but poorly manage...

Physical activity is an important part of health and well-being. Unfortunately, many people associate it with suffering countless hours at the gym, doing exercises you...

According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Americans spend about 90% of their time indoors, with pollutant concentrations 2 to 5 times higher than the...

If anything could rival the significance of eating real food, it would be sleep. In our current society, where you’re considered lazy if you aren’t...

This is a recommendation that I give to everyone, no matter the current health status or their health goals. Everyone can benefit from adding nutritious...

As a Gastroenterology nurse practitioner, I can easily say that constipation is the most common issue my colleagues and I face. Even when patients come...

Low dose naltrexone (LDN) is a safe and effective treatment option for many diseases and symptoms, but remains underutilized by the medical community. Naltrexone is...

How can you improve your overall health and well-being, reduce the effects of aging, and reduce symptoms of chronic disease? Peptide therapy may be the...

Small intestine bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) has been gaining recognition over the last few years. It is being diagnosed and treated by providers outside of GI...

IBS is a condition of the gastrointestinal tract that consists of a cluster of symptoms that have not been attributed to any other cause. There...