The Sugary Drink and Cancer Connection: This Could Save Your Life
This is extremely upsetting. Almost 5000 times every single day in the US, a person goes to a doctors appointment and leaves with a diagnosis of cancer. That’s scary…but it gets worse. Because at least 2000 of those cancers could have been prevented. Think about that for a moment…2000 people every day who get their […]
Everything You Need to Know About Using Peppermint for Health
I’m so grateful that one of my “happy places” is in my own backyard. We have a lovely little stream back there that is bounded on each side by beautiful old stone walls and a little footbridge we use to get across. And, right there, on the banks of that stream is an equally lovely […]
Research Says: Eat This in the Morning
There is an ancient saying that suggests that people should: “Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince, and dinner like a beggar.” But, just because it’s an ancient proverb doesn’t mean it’s true…or is it? This article by the UpWellness team will help you demystify the first meal of the day. Enjoy! -JL
7 Ways Evening Primrose Oil is Good For You (we love #3)
Evening primrose or Oenothera biennis is a delicate yellow flower native to North America that blooms in the cool of the evening. Though it may not look like much, this lovely plant has a wealth of health benefits hidden within and was used in traditional Native American medicine for hundreds of years. Evening primrose oil […]
The Uncovered Benefits of Forest Bathing
A prescription from a doctor can (and should) be more than just a bottle of pills that you pick up at the pharmacy. And today, I’d like to tell you about one of my all-time favorite prescriptions…it’s one that I write over and over again and it’s one that I take myself nearly every day. […]
What You Might Not Know About LED Lights But Should
For the first time in American political history, the Democratic presidential contenders participated in a town-hall-style meeting that was focused on a single issue. The conference ran for over seven hours (!!!) and the issue on the table was…the climate. The long meeting left lots of room for in-depth conversations rather than the typical sound […]
Stock Up Your Fall Flu and Cold Cabinet With These Natural Remedies
Every year about this time, my office gets flooded with calls from concerned parents about what to do to protect their kids during cold and flu season. Of course, your local pharmacy shelves are brimming with all sorts of over the counter medicines…but you’re more interested in a natural approach, right? If so, my team […]
This Beautiful and Aromatic Herb Could be the Answer to Your Anxiety
As a physician who is much more concerned about humans than I am about mice, you might wonder why a study called Linalool Odor-Induced Anxiolytic Effects in Mice caught my attention recently. Allow me to explain, Linalool is a naturally occurring chemical that is found in the lavender plant, and this study demonstrated that simply […]
How to Sneak More Flax Into Your Diet and Why You Should
One of our favorite family stories came courtesy of my middle daughter (now a teenager) when she was just a toddler. We were visiting family on vacation, and my aunt wanted to give her a little mid-day snack of some yogurt and fresh fruit. When the bowl of yogurt was presented to her…she looked at […]
Eat more Papaya: Here is Why and How
As lovers of global cuisine, we are fortunate to live in an area where there are world-class ethnic restaurants all over town. One of our family favorites is an authentic Thai restaurant that never disappoints. Whenever we go, I always order a “som tum” salad, which is made from shredded unripe papaya. Som tum salad […]
