One must consider oral hygiene, local trauma, nutritional deficiencies, genetics, medications, as well as immune factors when creating a treatment plan to both prevent ulcers and hasten the healing process.1, 2 Unfortunately, the painful nature of…
Read MoreCellulite represents a localized skin concern typically found over the posterolateral thighs, buttocks, and abdomen. The skin surface over such areas is often found to exhibit dimpling or an “orange-peel” appearance
Read MoreMedium-chain triglycerides, or MCTs, have been popularized in the context of Bulletproof™ coffee or the ketogenic diet. MCTs and the keto diet have been investigated in the management of obesity, insulin resistance, , epilepsy, neurodegenerative…
Read MoreWith spring come seasonally grown local foods and green leafy vegetables (GLV) become more desirable for quality, and especially for their overall health benefits. Examples of GLV include salads, kale, broccoli, collard greens, spinach, mustard…
Read MoreThe New York Times had a headline a few years ago that read: “Butter is Back.” Time magazine’s cover page stated: “Eat Butter.” As a result, people are embracing bacon, cheese, butter, and steaks as…
Read MoreIn the last few years, the hype around “superfoods” has many of us adding random dried fruits and ingredients to our day without understanding what they are and how they work.
Read MoreThere is a growing trend, particularly among young people, toward adopting a vegetarian or vegan diet. In fact, an article from the Toronto Metro—written by Aly Thompson and published March 13, 2018—reported on a Dalhousie…
Read MorePlants grow all around us; some with medicinal value we might not be aware of. Beyond health-promoting fruits, vegetables, and other plant-based foods, local herbs and spices and those easily obtained from the grocery store…
Read MoreEvery organ in the body has a unique and essential role in maintaining balance in the body. The harmony that is created when they all work well together can really energize us—but can equally deplete…
Read MoreHistamine is an organic compound that is involved in many processes in the body. It can be produced within the human body or ingested in foods. In humans, histamine is synthesized in several cells, including…
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