Natural Treatments for Dry Skin that Actually Work
I did a rotation in medical school with a dermatologist with a sense of humor. We saw a patient one day who had terribly dry and cracked skin, which prompted the dermatologist to ask her: “Do you know what the leading cause of dry skin is?” Confused, the patient said she wasn’t sure…”weather maybe?” No, […]
Fat is In: Try These Healthy and Delicious Plant-Based Fats
Brace yourself…I’m gonna use the “F-word” today. You might think it’s ugly, obscene, indecent, offensive, or vulgar, but it’s something we can all relate to and, therefore, something we need to be able to talk freely about. And in case you were concerned about me cursing here on the UpWellness blog today- don’t worry, the […]
9 Signs You Might Have Fibromyalgia and What to Do
Unfortunately, fibromyalgia is incredibly hard to detect and diagnose. Its primary symptoms of overall pain, fatigue, and “feeling off” apply to many conditions, which means that you may struggle with this issue for years before being diagnosed. There are also no tests or scans that can detect fibromyalgia, which means that doctors will rely heavily […]
Help…I Am Bloated at Night, What Can I Do?
When the question came out of my mouth…I almost couldn’t believe what I was asking. I was on the phone with a gastroenterologist, talking about one of the most challenging GI cases that either of us had ever seen. After every meal, this 50-year-old woman would writhe in pain as her otherwise flat belly rapidly […]
Tired of Salad: Here are Some Creative Ways to Get More Leafy Greens
There are lots of controversies in nutrition but there is one piece of advice that is (almost) universally agreed upon. You’ve heard it before: Eat more greens. The scientific literature is convincing…greens are good for you. But, here’s where it gets tricky. Lots of people think that eating greens means eating salad…and lots of those […]
Spinal Surgeon Reveals the Truth About Back Surgery and Chronic Pain
The story usually goes something like this: “I felt a little twinge in my back yesterday while I was lifting something. I didn’t think much of it at the time…but when I woke up this morning, I couldn’t even move!” That story illustrates one of the great misunderstandings of low back pain…and it actually means […]
Drinking This one Free and Simple Thing Before Meals Can Supercharge Weight Loss
Folks…it doesn’t get any easier than this. This article by my UpWellness team gives you one of the simplest but most effective strategies out there for weight loss and health improvement in general. Here’s the secret: good, clean, water. Sometimes the solution to a health problem is so simple that we overlook it in our […]
The Secret Weapon That Makes Pineapple So Amazing
A few years ago, a popular science website (with a rather raunchy name) posted an article on their Facebook page that went viral with millions of views, 6500 shares, and over 5000 colorful comments. You’d think that it might be an article about cats or cute little kids or something like that with viral potential. […]
How to Get the Most Out of Honey This Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is a wonderful time of year for friends and family to gather together and express their gratitude for good food, the company of loved ones, good health, and the sweet bond of friendship. Unfortunately, it is often a time to indulge in an unhealthy excess of “comfort food.” Instead of labeling Thanksgiving as your […]
Why This is the #1 Tea to Be Drinking
When the world is at odds and the mind is a sea Then cease the useless tedium and brew a cup of tea. There is magic in its fragrance and there is solace in its taste And the laden moments vanish, somehow into space. The world becomes a lovely thing- there’s beauty as you’ll see: […]
