Baking Soda May Reduce Premature Death Risk
Research published this month in the Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology found that having balanced baking soda, or bicarbonate, levels in your body could reduce your chances of an early death.
Top 7 Benefits of Magnesium
Magnesium is intimately involved in over 600 reactions in the body including the metabolism of food, the transmission of nerve impulses, the synthesis of fatty acids and proteins, muscle movements, gene maintenance and protein formation.
Key Signs You May Be Deficient in Vitamin B12
You may think that feeling tired, confused, and irritable sounds like normal life (especially these days), but these feelings could be a warning sign for something more serious. Depending on your symptoms, you may have a critical vitamin deficiency, which can cause heart problems, neurological damage, and more.
The #1 Reason to Use More Black Pepper
It’s probably one of my earliest memories… The details are a little fuzzy, but I was about 4 or 5 years old, and I must have just watched a cartoon where one of the characters exploded into a fit of sneezing after taking a big whiff of ground pepper. I was intrigued. It seemed like […]
Chase Away the Blues By Doing This
We all know what negative emotions like sadness, anger, frustration, pessimism and anxiety feel like. Many of us may even experience one or more of these on a daily basis. There’s nothing wrong with negative emotions themselves. Usually, they come and go, and it’s no big deal. However, a problem arises when negative and […]
Don’t Smoke Another Cigarette
Each year, almost 500,000 people die from this deadly habit. Smoking is a highly addictive behavior that causes great damage. The saddest thing of all is that nearly all of the cases of deaths related so smoking can be prevented. If there was one major thing you could do to avoid fatal disease and premature […]
Should You Take the Full Course of Antibiotics?
How many times have you heard a doctor say “make sure you take the full course” of antibiotics for an infection? Have you ever wondered if it might be better to stop the antibiotics after you feel better? Well, you’re not alone. It’s an important question that I tackle in this controversial video. -Dr. Joshua […]
Being Lonely is Bad for Your Health
A new study just confirmed a long running theory of mine that that I developed after years of observing trends that I’ve seen in my patients over many years. As a naturopathic physician, I am grateful for the ability to connect with my patients in a way that goes beyond just a superficial interaction. In […]
To Suppress or Support?
New scientific information shows that prolonged use of NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs), such as ibuprofen, can lead to cardiovascular damage and stroke. This danger adds to the already known risks of ulcers and gastrointestinal distress that can accompany the use of NSAIDs. There is further evidence that the use of NSAIDs can inhibit the performance […]
Forest Bathing Reduces Inflammation
The ancient Japanese practice of Forest Bathing (Shinrin-yoku) has very positive impacts on blood pressure and markers of inflammation. The woods offers a plethora of sights, scents, textures and tranquility. A perfect place to relax and unwind. If spending time in the woods is really healthy, you need to be doing more of it! — […]
