Fight Inflammation with Food
Inflammation is a healthy immune response to bacteria, viruses, and injuries. In an acute situation, such as a sprained ankle, inflammation is an important healing process. If left unchecked, however, inflammation can lead to chronic pain and swelling and even chronic diseases, such as diabetes, heart disease, cancer and Alzheimer’s. Diet is one of the…
Six Reasons Why You Keep Getting Sick
It is normal for adults to get 1-2 colds per year. A baby 0-2 should get 6 colds a year, and a child 2-12 years old should have 4 colds a year. Any more than this can be a sign that something deeper is going on. Here are reasons why you keep getting sick: 1.You…
Understanding Autoimmunity: When Your Body Turns Against You
By: Diana Milling, ND Many are familiar with the term autoimmunity and likely know someone affected by an autoimmune disorder. With more than 24 million Americans suffering from autoimmune conditions, it makes it the third largest class of illness in the United States. So why are we seeing autoimmune diseases increase at such dramatic rates?…
The Pros and Cons of Sunscreen: How to Protect Your Skin Naturally
Summer is here and it’s that time of year where most of us are trying to soak up as much sun as possible. With this comes lathering on the sunscreen to prevent that painful dreaded sunburn that often accompanies outdoor summer activities. We have all become accustomed to routinely applying sunscreen with varying amounts of…
