Summer Colds: How to Prevent and Combat Them
We were taught in medical school about the immune system, digestive system, and nervous system, but we learned about them as separate entities. However, that’s not really how the body works. Everything is connected. We don’t have fences in the body so inflammation in one area is inflammation everywhere. Dysfunction in one system, eventually leads […]
Healthy Bowel Movements: How to Stay Regular on Vacation
What’s more uncomfortable than talking about constipation or diarrhea? Actually experiencing it! But don’t worry, this blog breaks down a few things we can do to maintain healthy bowel movements on vacation so we can keep the focus on fun… not tummy troubles! It’s hard not to catch the travel bug, especially with spring break […]
Allergies and Inflammation During Pollen Season: What Parents Need to Know
If you or your child have seasonal allergies it’s imperative to understand how allergies and inflammation are related – especially if you live in the southeast (North Carolina, to be exact) like I do. When it’s pollen season here, it covers EVERYTHING. This is unfortunate for me because people already accuse me of waiting too […]
Histamine & Allergies: How to Manage Allergies Naturally
If you struggle with seasonal allergies and are looking for ways to manage them naturally, then you’ve come to the right place! You may have heard of the word “histamine,” or perhaps antihistamines (think BENADRYL® or Claritin®), but what exactly does that mean and what does it have to do with allergies? What Is Histamine? […]
Natural Alternatives to Ibuprofen: Proteolytic Enzymes to the Rescue!
Many people don’t realize that the typical over-the-counter anti-inflammatory medications, such as Ibuprofen, block an essential part of the natural inflammatory process, leaving the body needing repair. But don’t worry, there are natural alternatives to Ibuprofen! Natural Alternatives for Ibuprofen Proteolytic enzymes, such as the HKHM PureZyme and the HKHM ProZyme, offer a great natural […]
Antibiotic-Associated Diarrhea: How to Use Probiotics
Last year I had to take an antibiotic for the first time in about 10 years. Thankfully, I was prepared with my trusty probiotics and didn’t have to worry about antibiotic-associated diarrhea. There’s no arguing that antibiotics have done more to keep us alive than possibly any other medication, but they also impact the bacteria in the gut (our […]
Anxiety and ADHD in Students: How to Minimize Symptoms and Side Effects of Medications
It’s pretty common these days to have a child (or children) that struggle with both anxiety and ADHD. While this combination can make for a tough school year, there’s things we can do to minimize the effects of anxiety and ADHD in your precious, young students. It’s understanable why school to tends to cause anxiety […]
Undernourished in a Busy World: The Importance of Strategic Supplements
I will never talk about supplements as the “cure-all” for any condition. The truth is, we need to pair supplements with a clean diet, frequent weight-bearing exercise, and a generally healthy lifestyle for them to make a serious difference in our health. Why Are Whole Food Supplements So Important? According to the research, and what […]
Changes to Your Sleep Routine: How to Maintain Healthy Sleep Habits
Whether it’s time changes from Daylight Savings Time or traveling to different time zones, changes to our sleep routines can wreak some serious havoc on the quality of the sleep we get – especially for the young ones! Sleep is incredibly important for our overall health. Even while we’re asleep our bodies are hard at work–sleep helps […]
Top 3 Immunity Boosters: Simple Tips for a Healthier Season
As we transition in and out of seasons, especially winter, a common question that comes up in my practice is about what we can do to give our immune system an extra boost. Making it through these seasonal transitions unscathed from seasonal illnesses may seem like a daunting task to take on. But the good news is […]
