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- [The Canine Cure](https://www.upwellness.com/the-canine-cure/) - Nine years ago, I wrote a prescription for myself and my family. It was for one of the most powerful and effective medicines there is. The prescription was for a puppy… Her name was Raya, and back then, she was just 8 weeks old. A Vizsla puppy with paws too big for her body and
- [What Really Happens When Someone Unfriends You?](https://www.upwellness.com/facebook-unfriend/) - I hear about this more often than you’d think. Someone opens their feed and realizes a friend has quietly disappeared. No message. No explanation. Just gone. And even though it happens online, it triggers a very real emotional response. For many people, getting unfriended feels like a small rejection they weren’t prepared for. It really
- [Biotin and Your Thyroid: Not Good News](https://www.upwellness.com/biotin-and-your-thyroid-not-good-news/) - Biotin is a wildly popular supplement these days. Also known as vitamin B7 and coenzyme R, biotin is found naturally in many foods, such as eggs, milk, nuts, and legumes. As it may help to ameliorate thinning hair, and strengthen nails, it's no wonder that many people have taken to it. Sounds great, right? However,
- [Women's Bodies](https://www.upwellness.com/womens-bodies/) - This article may be a bit controversial, but I'd like to share my mixed feelings on a cultural phenomenon that is happening all around us. Let me start by telling you a story. On a hot summer evening a few weeks ago, my family and I went to an outdoor concert on our town green.
- [Bugs and Drugs](https://www.upwellness.com/bugs-and-drugs/) - One of the main reasons why people come to see me in my office is because they are looking for alternatives to prescription medications. Many people are absolutely fed up with the "pill for every problem" approach, and it's easy to see why. As we all know, many medications have side effects, and in some
- [Constipation: A Regular Occurrence](https://www.upwellness.com/constipation-a-regular-occurrence/) - Part of my job in the office involves talking to my patients about subjects that don’t usually come up at a cocktail party. One of these conversations is about poop. It's a topic that comes up all the time, and one of the most common issues that concerns my patients frequently is constipation. It's remarkable
- [Ancient Biblical Herb Soothes Joint Pain](https://www.upwellness.com/ancient-biblical-herb-soothes-joint-pain/) - Many of you may be familiar with the mention of "frankincense and myrrh" in the Bible. These medicinal herbs are mentioned multiple times in the Bible, the most well known example being that these herbs were given as gifts by the Magi to the newborn Jesus. These herbal gifts were given along with gold, which
- [Toxic Planes: Air Travelers Beware](https://www.upwellness.com/toxic-planes-air-travelers-beware/) - If you’ve ever flown in an airplane, you’re familiar with that musty, stale smell that encircles you as soon as you board. Maybe you’ve also noticed that it can be difficult to breathe normally on a plane: that recirculated air just doesn’t inspire you to take a full, deep breath. This effect is not in
- [Super Sprouts For Better Health](https://www.upwellness.com/super-sprouts-for-better-health/) - We’re going to learn a new word today. “Nutrigenomics” is a term I believe you are going to be hearing a lot more about in the next few years. Nutrigenomics refers to the science of how nutritious food can “turn on” good genes and “turn off” bad genes. For instance, say diabetes runs in your
- [Migraine Treatment Protocol](https://www.upwellness.com/migraine-treatment-protocol/) - People who have asthma are called asthmatics. People who have diabetes are called diabetics. But do you know what people who have migraines are called? Migraineurs. Somehow, a French term can make an awful medical problem sound almost chic... of course, migraines are anything but chic. I see a steady stream of migraineurs seeking relief
- [Ibuprofen Linked To High Blood Pressure (Frightening New Research)](https://www.upwellness.com/ibuprofen-linked-to-high-blood-pressure/) - The first rule of medicine is a simple one...to do no harm. It’s a part of every physician’s oath, and as a naturopathic physician, I take special care to heed Hippocrates's wise admonition. Unfortunately, there are a lot of instances where conventional medical treatments fail to live up to that ideal. Recent headlines that a
- [Noticing Nature](https://www.upwellness.com/noticing-nature/) - I’d like you take a moment to think about an experience you’ve had, one which has fostered feelings of wonder and joy. For me, watching a bee colony at work, observing the ebb and flow of ocean waves, or enjoying the beauty of a tree swaying in the breeze can fill me with a sense
- [The Health Benefits of Your Morning Brew](https://www.upwellness.com/health-benefits-morning-brew/) - The scientific verdict is virtually unanimous — your morning coffee is not a “guilty pleasure” that you should feel bad about, but rather a very healthy way to start the day. The latest confirmation comes in the form of a meta-analysis published in The BMJ, which examined dozens of observational studies looking at coffee consumption
- [Fish Vs. Fish Oil](https://www.upwellness.com/fish-vs-fish-oil/) - Finding health information you can trust is a daunting task these days. It’s particularly frustrating when a simple search yields vastly different expert opinions and conflicting scientific evidence. The truth is that the mainstream media loves this confusion because conflict is what keeps their viewers interested… but that doesn't help you much. A case in
- [The Cost of Not Adopting Lifestyle Medicine is Staggering](https://www.upwellness.com/cost-not-adopting-lifestyle-medicine-staggering/) - What does the word “lifestyle” mean to you? Does it bring back memories of Robin Leach’s popular show Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous? On that show, the term lifestyle was about the tastes, habits, attitudes, standards of living, and general way of life for rich folks. It was fun to watch, but hardly the
- [Research Backed Reasons to Eat More Honey](https://www.upwellness.com/research-backed-reasons-eat-honey/) - As a backyard beekeeper, a naturopathic doctor, and the author of a popular book about honey...” liquid gold” is always on my mind. Excessive consumption of refined sugars found in processed foods plays a significant role in the plague of modern day chronic disease including obesity, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes. Honey is a minimally processed
- [How Television Might Be Killing You Way Too Early](https://www.upwellness.com/television-killing-you-early/) - My mom used to say it was going to rot my brain. I’m sure you’ve either heard (or even said) something similar yourself. These days we call it “screen time” because it’s no longer just a television in the middle of the family room. But no matter the size of your screen, a new study
- [7 Healthy Summer Habits to Cultivate](https://www.upwellness.com/healthy-summer-habits-cultivate/) - "One of these mornings, you're gonna rise up singing. You'll spread your wings, and you'll take to the sky." You know the chorus: Summertime- and the living is easy. It’s one of my all-time favorite lyrics, and a statement that for many of us is absolutely true. The sunshine, warmer temperature, and longer days can
- [This Beautiful and Aromatic Herb Could be the Answer to Your Anxiety](https://www.upwellness.com/beautiful-aromatic-herb-answer-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
- [Should You Be Playing Brain Games?](https://www.upwellness.com/playing-brain-games/) - It seems that there’s always some new app or puzzle available that promises to boost your brainpower, increase your memory capacity, and stave off the mental decline that comes with age. But what is the truth behind that daily sudoku, crossword puzzle, or brain training app? Is it actually benefiting your brain at all? Read
- [This Stress Busting Tea Could Reduce Your Cancer Risk, Fight Inflammation and More](https://www.upwellness.com/stress-busting-tea-reduce-cancer-risk-fight-inflammation/) - The World Health Organization tells us that cancer is the second leading cause of death on planet earth, taking 9.6 million lives in 2018 alone. With these skyrocketing rates of cancer, many are turning to natural cancer-fighting remedies to keep healthy. Soursop tea is just one example, but does it really pack the cancer-fighting punch
- [80% of Americans are Deficient in The Most Important Mineral in the Body](https://www.upwellness.com/americans-deficient-important-mineral-body/) - About 80% of the world’s supply of spinach is grown in China. Now, I want you to imagine for a moment driving through miles and miles of spinach fields in China and think about what that might look like. Spinach as far as the eye can see in every direction. And it has been growing
- [Do These 5 Things To Keep Fruits And Veggies Fresh Longer](https://www.upwellness.com/things-keep-fruits-veggies-fresh-longer/) - Due to the widespread pandemic, Americans are being asked to stay home and avoid large crowds. That means spending less time at the grocery store and purchasing more fruits and veggies than you’d normally buy. The problem is, with fewer trips out shopping, you’ll need to make those fruits and veggies last longer. Here are some
- [The 8 Best Natural Sanitizers You Already Have In Your Home](https://www.upwellness.com/best-natural-sanitizers-already-home/) - If you’re like many of our readers, you probably prefer to use natural cleaners over conventional ones. You may have heard how chemical-based cleaners can cause health issues such as headaches and lung irritation, not to mention unnecessary pollution to the environment. Natural cleaners are not only better for your health but are safer for
- [What You Really Need to Know About Wearing a Mask](https://www.upwellness.com/really-need-know-wearing-mask/) - It's been over two years since the first reported case of COVID-19 here in the U.S. And now with nearly 100M positive cases in the U.S. alone, there has been a shift from preventing COVID-19 to learning how to safely live with it. COVID-19 is here – it's real – and it's not going anywhere.
- [Joints on Fire: Inflammation 101](https://www.upwellness.com/joints-on-fire-inflammation-101/) - If you’ve been keeping up with health news at all in the past few years, you’ve heard the word “inflammation” a lot. And for good reason: inflammation is at the root of a wide range of chronic diseases. Having a basic understanding of what inflammation actually is can go a long way in helping you
- [5 Evidence Based Health Benefits of Ceylon Cinnamon (and how to eat more)](https://www.upwellness.com/evidence-health-benefits-ceylon-cinnamon-eat/) - There is a “lazy susan” on my kitchen counter that is loaded with herbs and spices. They're all in jars of varying shapes and sizes, and I use them often enough to be able to recognize each one without looking at the label. The largest container of them all is a one pound jar of
- [These Herbs and Spices Will Strengthen Your Immune System](https://www.upwellness.com/herbs-spices-will-strengthen-immune-system/) - When it comes to fighting viruses, practicing good hygiene, keeping your house disinfected, and social distancing is key. However, experts suggest that boosting your immune system may also give you an upper hand in these uncertain times. While there’s no magic pill that can prevent colds, flu, and viruses, certain herbs and spices have always
- [Tennis Elbow](https://www.upwellness.com/tennis-elbow/) - Most of the patients that I diagnose with tennis elbow have not picked up a racket in years. Although it is a fairly common complaint among people who do play tennis, tennis elbow is surprisingly common in those who don’t. In people who play racket sports, this painful condition develops from chronic repetitive strain in
- [Meat Tenderizer:  A Secret Weapon in the Spice Rack](https://www.upwellness.com/meat-tenderizer-a-secret-weapon-in-the-spice-rack/) - Every day at my office, I see patients who tell me that their muscles are sore, tight, or stiff. Musculoskeletal pain is one of the most common complaints in my office and in virtually every medical office, as well. These muscular problems can arise in virtually anyone, but they are certainly more common in people
- [Useless Surgery: More Common Than You Think](https://www.upwellness.com/useless-surgery-more-common-than-you-think/) - The famous phrase, "A chance to cut is a chance to cure," has guided surgeons for centuries. Although this old saying is often true… it can also be an invitation for big trouble. When a person has a medical problem and a physician suggests surgery, it often seems like a very cut and dry (pun
- [You Won't Believe What’s On the Menu at Taco Bell](https://www.upwellness.com/you-wont-believe-whats-on-the-menu-at-taco-bell/) - Fast food and healthy eating have always been at the opposite ends of the food spectrum… but increasing pressure from consumers has finally started to move the needle. The fast food industry has started to pay attention and make some long-overdue changes to the menu. More and more fast food restaurants are adding vegetables to
- [Lessons from the Albatross](https://www.upwellness.com/lessons-from-the-albatross/) - The albatross is a majestic seabird that, when flying free, has long symbolized good fortune to sailors. A trapped or dead albatross, however, is seen in folklore and literature as a very bad omen. This symbolism is immortalized in the poem, "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner" by Samuel Taylor Coleridge. In the poem, the
- [Toxic Honey?](https://www.upwellness.com/toxic-honey/) - Would you like to some herbicide with your tea? Or how about spreading some lawn chemicals on your toast? Unfortunately, that may be exactly what is happening. Glyphosate, the main ingredient in Roundup, has found its way into the American honey supply. It is becoming more and more difficult to find honey that is not
- [A Gut-Wrenching Story](https://www.upwellness.com/a-gut-wrenching-story/) - If you frequently take anti-inflammatory medications such as ibuprofen for headaches and joint or muscle pain, or if you're on a prescription anti-inflammatory medication for any type of chronic condition or pain management plan… this article is for you. These drugs can help to relieve inflammatory pain, but they may also lead to a wide
- [Organic Gatorade?!?](https://www.upwellness.com/organic-gatorade/) - When I heard that Gatorade was going organic... I nearly burst out laughing. The Pepsi corporation, which owns the Gatorade brand, is trying really hard to get health-conscious consumers to buy their sports drink. What they've done is removed artificial colors and flavors from the new G Organic Gatorade series, and switched to organic sugar.
- [Breakthrough Discovery For Inflammation](https://www.upwellness.com/breakthrough-discovery-for-inflammation/) - Have you tried a gluten-free diet? If so, you are certainly “on trend.” Millions of people are actively avoiding products which contain gluten in the hopes of improving their health. The food industry has caught on, and there are now gluten free products on grocery store shelves, and many restaurants work hard to accommodate this
- [How Turmeric Works… And How To Make It Work Better](https://www.upwellness.com/turmeric-works-make-work-better/) - Researchers have recently discovered a new way to reduce inflammation, and it is a discovery that will likely change the way that many inflammatory conditions are treated. The research focuses on a class of molecules known as JAK proteins. JAK stands for Janus kinase proteins, or “Just another kinase,” as they were originally called before
- [When You Lose Weight... Where Does it Go?](https://www.upwellness.com/lose-weight-go/) - Say you just lost five pounds. First of all, congratulations! You are now five pounds lighter! Now that we’re done celebrating… did you ever wonder about a simple, but not so simple question: Where did that extra weight actually go? This is actually a fascinating question… what happens to the weight that you’ve lost? Those
- [Eating Your Way Out of IBD](https://www.upwellness.com/eating-way-ibd/) - You don’t need to look very far to find an article, blog post, or website telling you about the latest medical breakthrough, revolution, game-changing new information, or product. Reports like this are everywhere and rarely are they anything more than “clickbait.” But every now and then, a study gets conducted that does indeed have game
- [All Hospitals Are NOT Created Equal](https://www.upwellness.com/hospitals-not-created-equal/) - Newsflash: Your local hospital may not be the safest place to go if you need medical attention. Scary, right? But depending on your zip code… it may be sad but true. In late December 2016, the New York Times made waves in the healthcare community when they published a report that highlighted the disturbing differences
- [Mismatch Diseases](https://www.upwellness.com/mismatch-diseases/) - This article is not for everyone… before you read it, take this simple two question survey to make sure it’s right for you: 1) Do you like ice cream? 2) Do you like sex? If you answered yes to both questions… I suggest you keep reading. I promise, we’ll circle back to sex and ice
- [Fermented Foods](https://www.upwellness.com/fermented-foods/) - For some people, the word “fermented” conjures up images of moldy food in the back of the fridge that you should’ve thrown away weeks ago. Although fermented food is indeed teeming with bacteria… they are the “good guys” and can do wonderful things for your health. I have recently been experimenting with fermenting foods myself…
- [New Low Back Pain Guidelines](https://www.upwellness.com/new-low-back-pain-guidelines/) - Lower back pain is one of the most common reasons for visits to physicians in the United States. It can be extremely disabling, and can affect every aspect of a patient’s life, which makes it a massive drain on the economy because of lost productivity. There are three categories of lower back pain. Lower back
- [Disturbing News About Heartburn Drugs [Shocking Research]](https://www.upwellness.com/disturbing-news-about-heartburn-drugs/) - It’s unfortunate that the expression even exists...but it’s true that sometimes “the cure is worse than the disease.” Please keep that thought in mind as we dig into the latest news about Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPI’s). This widely prescribed class of medications is used to treat heartburn and other gastrointestinal disorders....and a new study found
- [Antibiotics: Should You Finish The Whole Bottle?](https://www.upwellness.com/should-you-finish-the-whole-bottle-of-antibiotics/) - We’ve all heard a great deal about the so-called “superbugs,” which refers to bacterial strains that have become resistant to antibiotics. Tales of life-threatening staph infections, flesh-eating bacteria, and deadly outbreaks of MRSA have understandably grabbed headlines and shaken the public. Is The Conventional Wisdom “Finish The Whole Bottle” Wrong? No doubt, superbugs are scary
- [Free Falling...Down The Stairs](https://www.upwellness.com/free-falling-down-the-stairs/) - There’s a deadly killer lurking in your house, one that could snuff out your life at any moment. I’m not talking about the usual suspects like a gas leak, a poorly installed furnace, or a faulty wiring job. And I’m not talking about some dangerous criminal lurking under the stairs. I’m talking about the stairs
- [Stinkin’ Thinkin’](https://www.upwellness.com/stinkin-thinkin/) - I see lots patients who struggle with depression and anxiety. Many of these folks are consumed with negativity — it’s like they have a dark filter in front of them that casts a gloomy shadow over everything they see. When a person sees the world as a dark and stormy place even on a sunny
- [A Naturopathic Perspective on Fall Seasonal Allergies](https://www.upwellness.com/naturopathic-perspective-fall-seasonal-allergies/) - The weather is turning slightly brisker and fairly soon the trees will be decorated with multicolored leaves. Like many people, I enjoy fall festivities, which for me and my family include apple and peach picking expeditions and visits to pumpkin patches. (I’m not a huge fan of picking up all those fallen autumn leaves though…)
- [Preparing for the Flu Season](https://www.upwellness.com/preparing-for-flu-season/) - Hayrides, Halloween, and a harvest moon...all are welcome October visitors in my book. Unfortunately, in addition to those trick-or-treaters, this month also brings an unwanted visitor to your doorstep too -- October is the official start of the flu season in the US. Over the next several weeks, you’ll probably see people lining up to
- [Nutrition for Parkinson's Disease](https://www.upwellness.com/nutrition-for-parkinsons-disease/) - There is a natural tendency to look for silver bullets when it comes to treating devastating illnesses like Parkinson’s disease. Many years ago, we thought we had one in the form of L-dopa -- a naturally occurring amino acid. L-dopa is a precursor to dopamine (a vital neurotransmitter, which is deficient in patients with Parkinson’s)
- [Purple Oatmeal](https://www.upwellness.com/why-you-should-try-purple-oatmeal/) - There is so much to learn by being observant. As I was adding a handful of fresh blueberries to my morning oatmeal recently, I noticed something unusual. I usually use frozen berries in my oatmeal and I’ve grown accustomed to seeing them “stain” my breakfast. With the fresh berries, the blue/purple pigment never seemed to
- [Fasting — A Path To Better Health?](https://www.upwellness.com/is-fasting-a-path-to-better-health/) - Sometimes, less is more. It’s an adage that applies in many domains within our lives...and in the modern world, it most certainly applies to food. A large volume of research demonstrates that consuming fewer calories leads to better health. Of course, there is a limit to how low you can go in terms of calories
- [Fish Oil Helps Prevent Vision Problems](https://www.upwellness.com/fish-oil-helps-prevent-vision-problems/) - Benjamin Franklin was actually talking about fire safety when he uttered the famous lines, “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure,” but his wisdom applies to health in the biggest possible way. Nature is suffused with preventive remedies, but few can match the protective punch of fish oil, a supplement that has
- [Non-Dairy Milk Alternatives](https://www.upwellness.com/non-dairy-milk-alternatives/) - Bertrand Russell was on point when he said, “The whole problem with the world is that fools and fanatics are always so certain of themselves, and wiser people so full of doubts.” I admit that I have strong opinions when it comes to food and nutrition...but I’m really not a fanatic. As such, I do
- [Acupuncture For Pain](https://www.upwellness.com/acupuncture-for-pain/) - Mainstream medicine views the body through the lens of Western science, a view that has led to remarkable advancements in medical research and technology. It’s a view that I embrace, and one which has guided my career for decades. But it’s not the only view there is. The body (and the symptoms and illnesses that
- [NAC: The Most Useful Supplement You’ve Never Heard About](https://www.upwellness.com/all-about-nac-supplements/) - NAC sounds like it could be an acronym for some obscure scientific agency. Instead, it's shorthand for one of the most important supplements that most people have never heard of—an all-natural super nutrient called N-acetylcysteine. Thankfully, you don’t have to know how to pronounce this formidable-sounding name in order to benefit from this amino acid, which
- [Sunny Side Up](https://www.upwellness.com/sunny-side-up/) - It seems that there is no more controversial food in the medical news than eggs. And this month, they are back in the health headlines again. This time it’s (mostly) good news. The recent study thats getting lots of attention is the “DIABEGG” study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. It demonstrated that
- [New Research: Can Lentils Prevent Diabetes?](https://www.upwellness.com/can-lentils-prevent-diabetes/) - A half cup of lentils a day could help keep diabetes away. That’s the conclusion of a new study, published in the Journal of Nutrition, which found that substituting one serving of lentils in place of starchy carbohydrates like rice or potatoes helped reduce blood glucose levels by 20 to 35 percent. The health benefits
- [Black Cumin Seeds](https://www.upwellness.com/black-cumin-seeds/) - Where there is ragweed, there is misery. And right now, there is ragweed (and upper respiratory distress) all over the place. Allergic disorders that affect the respiratory tract can vary from mild nasal stuffiness to life-threatening asthma, with lots of itching, sneezing and coughing in between. These conditions and many of the conventional treatments for
- [Nature Cure](https://www.upwellness.com/nature-cure/) - You might think I’ve gone out on a limb with this prescription, but if you have a health problem -- virtually any health problem -- I’d like to suggest that you “Take a hike and call me in the morning.” Nature Is Medicine Don’t worry, I’m not recommending that you start climbing trees or going
- [Is Organic Food Worth the Cost?](https://www.upwellness.com/is-organic-food-worth-it/) - News about organic produce has been sprouting up in the media a lot lately. One story, which I noticed recently, reported that 30 percent of all households consume at least some organic foods. Another article that I read said that demand for organic products is growing. Both of these reports felt like encouraging news to
- [Meat Allergy: A New Danger From An Unlikely Source](https://www.upwellness.com/meat-allergy-new-danger/) - Here in Connecticut, tick bites strike fear in everyone. I live just a few miles away from Old Lyme, where Lyme disease gets its name, and everyone here knows someone who has had it. Although Connecticut is a hot-spot, tick-borne illnesses are a severe threat nationwide. In addition to Lyme disease, Babesiosis, Anaplasmosis, Bartonella, Tularemia,
- [7 Warning Signs That You Might Be Calcium Deficient](https://www.upwellness.com/signs-might-be-calcium-deficient/) - When you think of calcium, you might think of bones and teeth where most of the calcium in the human body is stored. In addition to helping with the formation of new bone, calcium is also essential for a number of other bodily functions including: Blood clotting Nerve signal transmission Blood vessel function Muscle
- [How to Make Your Own Healthy Sriracha Sauce](https://www.upwellness.com/make-healthy-sriracha-sauce/) - In some circles, it is known as rooster sauce. This super hot sauce is named after the coastal city of Si Racha, located in the Chonburi Province of Eastern Thailand where local seafood restaurants serve it. This snappy paste is made from distilled vinegar, sun-ripened chili peppers, garlic, salt, and sugar. It has a heating
- [3 Bedtime Stretches that Will Make You Sleep Like a Baby](https://www.upwellness.com/3-bedtime-stretches-will-make-sleep-like-baby/) - Here at UpWellness, we believe strongly that “medicine” does not always mean pills. Food is medicine. Movement is medicine. Laughter is medicine. Strong social connection is medicine. And perhaps the most critical and overlooked non-pharmaceutical medicine is…sleep. Today’s article from my team gives you three movements that you can do right before bed that can
- [Stock Up Your Fall Flu and Cold Cabinet With These Natural Remedies](https://www.upwellness.com/stock-fall-flu-cold-cabinet-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
- [The Sugary Drink and Cancer Connection: This Could Save Your Life](https://www.upwellness.com/sugary-drink-cancer-connection-save-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
- [Health Benefits of Sunshine You Don't Want to Miss](https://www.upwellness.com/health-benefits-sunshine-dont-want-miss/) - Have you ever heard of heliotherapy? Well, I can tell you...that at the end of the Connecticut winter...nothing sounds better than a heliotherapy session. Heliotherapy refers to the therapeutic use of sunlight. The practice of heliotherapy got its start in the late 1700s when a French doctor noticed that his patients’ wounds healed faster with
- [7 Surprising Reasons You Should be Taking Collagen ( #3 will blow you away)](https://www.upwellness.com/7-surprising-reasons-taking-collagen-3-will-blow-away/) - You may have heard about taking collagen for shinier hair or stronger nails. But what you might not know about collagen is that it has powerful health benefits far beyond its beauty-boosting abilities. Because of this, it has made its way onto the shelves of health food stores and into food products such as protein
- [7 Foods That Harm Your Liver, And 8 Foods That Heal It](https://www.upwellness.com/foods-harm-liver-foods-heal/) - The liver performs over 500 essential tasks in the body, such as filtering the blood coming from the digestive tract before passing it to the rest of the body, detoxifying chemicals, and metabolizing medications. The liver can contain up to 13 percent of the body’s blood supply, and it converts blood glucose into glycogen to
- [Top 7 Benefits of Magnesium](https://www.upwellness.com/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. It is one of seven essential macrominerals that must be consumed daily in large amounts — 100 milligrams or more.
- [7 Signs of Stroke that are Easy to Miss](https://www.upwellness.com/7-signs-stroke-easy-miss/) - Think “F.A.S.T.”! Most of us know the major signs of a stroke, such as "Facial drooping", "Arm weakness", and "Speech difficulties", any of which indicate that it’s "Time" to call emergency services. But what about the more subtle signs which can get overlooked? A missed stroke can be disastrous. During each minute of a stroke,
- [10 Places Scary Germs are Hiding Out in Your Home - And What to do About It](https://www.upwellness.com/10-places-scary-germs-hiding-home/) - You launder your clothes, wash the dishes, and clean the toilet…but do you pay attention to these “forgotten” areas of the home that can harbor dangerous bacteria, viruses, and mold? Here are the spots that tend to fly under the cleaning radar, plus an easy homemade disinfectant spray recipe to remedy the problem. The kitchen
- [How to Use Mushroom Coffee to Look and Feel Great](https://www.upwellness.com/mushroom-coffee-look-feel-great/) - “All mushrooms are edible...but some only once.” A most important proverb to remember, especially this year when our woods exploded with wild mushrooms after the summer rains. Mushrooms can make a meal. Mushrooms can make misery. And this may surprise you---but, mushrooms can make medicine. This article describes some of the most medicinal varieties and
- [Doing THIS for Two Minutes Slashes Heart Disease Risk](https://www.upwellness.com/this-slashes-heart-disease-risk/) - Sir William Osler famously said, “The good physician treats the disease; the great physician treats the patient who has the disease.” As we trend toward increasing specialization in medicine that gives us a specialist for every one of our organs, we make amazing advances in our ability to treat diseases while unfortunately losing sight of
- [7  Drinks That Will Help You Sleep Better](https://www.upwellness.com/drinks-help-you-sleep-better/) - It’s time for all of us to change the way we think about what “medicine” is. For so many people, the word medicine conjures up images orange bottles with white caps that you pick up and refill at the pharmacy. While it is undoubtedly true that the pills inside those bottles are indeed medicines… there
- [Beyond Bananas: 13 Foods High in Potassium](https://www.upwellness.com/beyond-bananas-foods-high-potassium/) - There is a common blood pressure medication called hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ for short) which causes increased urine output because of its diuretic action. HCTZ is an effective medication for lowering blood pressure and getting rid of fluid retention...but there’s a downside. There’s potassium in all that extra urine, so people who take HCTZ are at risk
- [The Healthiest Way to Eat Honey and Why You Should](https://www.upwellness.com/healthiest-way-eat-honey/) - It’s been called many things including liquid gold. Honey, the fantastic gift from the bees, has enamored humanity since antiquity. With its long list of therapeutic attributes, honey continues to grow in popularity and has superseded superfood status. But, is there a preferred way to eat this favored nectar? A way that guarantees you will
- [3 Healthy and Delicious Ways to Get your Cherry Fix](https://www.upwellness.com/healthy-delicious-ways-get-cherry-fix/) - There is an old Italian neighborhood in New Haven called Wooster Square that is widely regarded as the best place in the world for pizza. I know how strongly people feel about their pizza, and I don't want to start World War Three here...because this post isn’t even about pizza. I only mention Wooster Square
- [The Dangers of Energy Drinks (how to boost energy naturally)](https://www.upwellness.com/dangers-energy-drinks-boost-energy-naturally/) - I’ve watched hundreds of health trends and fads come and go over the years. Generally, they don’t do much good, but most of them are relatively harmless. But every now and then, a dangerous trend catches on and leaves a trail of destruction in its wake. Such is the case of caffeinated “energy” drinks. Energy
- [6 Healthy Ice Cream Toppings That You Can Feel Awesome About](https://www.upwellness.com/6-healthy-ice-cream-toppings-can-feel-awesome/) - I live in a relatively small town, so when I’m at the grocery store, there’s a good chance that I’m going to bump into one of my patients. And when I do, they always take a glance at what’s in my cart to confirm that I really do practice what I preach. Of course, my
- [Panda's Love This Plant and You Should Too](https://www.upwellness.com/pandas-love-plant/) - Panda bears have it easy. They never need to worry about the latest diet craze. They never get confused about what to eat. The reason is that pandas eat bamboo. That’s it. Bamboo makes up 99% of the panda bear diet! Besides being the staple food for panda bears, bamboo is a fantastic plant that
- [Everything You Need to Know About Using Peppermint for Health](https://www.upwellness.com/everything-need-know-using-peppermint-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
- [What is Really in Your Cold Medicine? Natural and Effective Alternatives](https://www.upwellness.com/really-cold-medicine-natural-effective-alternatives/) - This article might just save us 40 billion dollars. That’s how much Americans spend on cold medicine every year! That seems like a really high price tag, especially considering that these medications just mask the symptoms rather than treating the underlying cause of the illness. And, to make matters worse, OTC medicines are not without
- [The Scary Truth About Joint Injections You May Not Know](https://www.upwellness.com/scary-truth-joint-injections-may-not-know/) - Do you remember Bo Jackson? He was a multi-sport professional athlete who had superhuman abilities in his prime. It seemed like there was nothing he couldn’t do...which is what prompted Nike to launch their famously successful “Bo Knows” advertising campaign. Well, what Bo didn’t know at the time was that he was about to have
- [The #1 Supplement That People Should Be Taking But Don't](https://www.upwellness.com/supplement-people-taking-dont/) - When exploring the wide world of supplements, things can get kind of murky. There are so many to choose from that it is tough to know which ones to take and which ones are the best to take. Interestingly enough, there is one form of supplement that everyone should turn to first and foremost -
- [What's Love Got to do With Health? (you might be surprised)](https://www.upwellness.com/whats-love-got-health-might-surprised/) - The Beatles got it right when they sang, “I need somebody to love.” In an extraordinary and beneficial way, love and health are intricately entwined. Human beings are pre-wired for connection. The rewards of warm and positive relationships are enormous and even somewhat surprising. Let’s take a closer look at the remarkable impacts of love.
- [Do Any of these Sleep Stealers Sound Familiar?](https://www.upwellness.com/sleep-stealers-sound-familiar/) - Is a good night’s sleep hit and miss for you? If so, you are not alone. According to researchers at the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Medicine, one in four people develops insomnia each year. Many people who feel tired during the day still struggle to drift into deep and restorative slumber despite their feelings
- [The 4 Benefits of Green Spaces on Health and the Environment](https://www.upwellness.com/benefits-green-spaces-health-environment/) - Parks and green spaces in cities have been around almost as long as the concept of cities. Once people started gathering together and society changed from a farming focus to an industrial focus in the 1800s, small, green oases were prized and preserved as the cities grew in population and business expanded. Even before extensive
- [The #1 Way You Can Help Others Right Now](https://www.upwellness.com/way-can-help-others-right-now/) - It is a time of global crisis. From the hundreds of news articles flooding the media to overwhelming panic that is gripping millions as life is redefined in the presence of COVID-19, now is the time to come together and support each other in this time of need. While still practicing social distancing, of course.
- [Don't Worry, Not Everything is Canceled](https://www.upwellness.com/dont-worry-not-everything-cancelled/) - Yes, our lives are disrupted. Restaurants, theaters, shops, and other businesses are closed for the time being, and each day feels like a year, with new updates, new statistics, new predictions, and new restrictions. Staying home is your best option, but this can suddenly prove a lot harder when you don’t really have a choice
- [6 Ways To Improve Your Gut Health and Boost Immunity](https://www.upwellness.com/6-ways-improve-gut-health-boost-immunity/) - If you’re like most people, boosting your immunity has been on your mind these days. If it isn’t, then you seriously need to consider how a healthy immune system affects mood, mental health, endocrine disorders, skin conditions, cancer, and yes, fighting viruses like COVID-19. However, if your gut health is poor, your immunity is as
- [5 Reasons Why Eating This Fungi is So Good For you](https://www.upwellness.com/reasons-eating-fungi-good-for-you/) - The word ‘fungi’ normally triggers fear and disgust. Images of yellow fingernails, skin irritations, and creepy things growing in a gloomy forest abound. However disgusting they may be, some types of fungi are actually extremely beneficial for health and are even sold for top-dollar by boutique wellness companies. Cordyceps is one of these medicinal mushrooms
- [7 Vitamins and Supplements That Keep Your Brain Sharp](https://www.upwellness.com/vitamins-supplements-keep-brain-sharp/) - Many of us work hard to take better care of our bodies. We eat salads to keep our weight in check, take supplements for heart health, and do daily exercise to keep our muscles strong. But what have you done for your brain lately? The brain is the command center of the body, and without
- [Is Your Body Lacking These Essential Nutrients?](https://www.upwellness.com/body-lacking-nutrients/) - “You are what you eat.” No truer words were ever spoken, because essential nutrients are the life-source that comes from the foods you eat. While it is possible to get most of what you need from a balanced meal, the typical American diet, jam-packed with processed foods, can be low in some essential nutrients. And,
- [5 Collagen Drinks to Protect Your Skin This Summer](https://www.upwellness.com/collagen-drinks-protect-skin-summer/) - While you might be looking forward to enjoying some sunshine this summer, keep this in mind...if you are over 40, your body’s collagen production has likely already slowed by 30 percent. Unfortunately, reduced collagen levels can leave us more susceptible to sunburn. The inflammation caused by sunburn signals the body to release metalloproteinases - enzymes
- [Why Self-Care is Not Selfish, and 17 Ways to do it Without Breaking the Bank](https://www.upwellness.com/self-care-not-selfish-ways-without-breaking-bank/) - Do you feel selfish at the thought of taking some time for yourself? Do you feel guilty for not constantly attending to the needs of your children, family, colleagues, and friends? While these are common feelings, they can quickly become a problem. Each of us has been given a special house to live in. Our
- [Eat These Foods to Heal Holes in Your Teeth](https://www.upwellness.com/eat-foods-heal-holes-teeth/) - While many of us were brought up believing that calcium was the only nutrient needed to foster healthy teeth - and if we got a cavity, we simply needed to go to the dentist to get it “drilled and filled” - new evidence is revealing a different side to dental cavities. In recent years, there
- [Why You Have Such a Difficult Time Making Up Your Mind](https://www.upwellness.com/difficult-time-making-mind/) - We’ve all been there, weighing out pros and cons, desperate to make a decision, only to second-guess ourselves after the decision has been made. Each day is made up of a hundred little decisions — what to wear, what to make for dinner etc., etc... For some, it’s no big deal. Yet, for others, it
- [These Health Apps Could Save Your Life](https://www.upwellness.com/health-apps-save-life/) - What if you had a phone app that could tell the difference between having a heart attack or having gas? Today, 81 percent of all Americans own smartphones; and with smartphones come a variety of apps. But not all apps are for entertainment purposes only. Some apps could be instrumental for your health and wellbeing.
- [Key Signs You May Be Deficient in Vitamin B12](https://www.upwellness.com/key-signs-may-deficient-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. Up to 15 percent of people don't
- [Ladies, This is the #1 Ingredient You Should be Putting in Your Morning Smoothie](https://www.upwellness.com/ladies-1-ingredient-putting-morning-smoothie/) - Smoothies can kickstart your day and keep you satiated throughout the morning. They’re a trend that’s still going strong, because they can be made to order, filled with the specific nutrients that your body craves. But no matter what you put in your smoothie, whether berries and greens or protein and seeds, there’s one ingredient
- [6 Signs Your Gut is in Trouble (and Natural Ways to Fix it)](https://www.upwellness.com/6-signs-your-gut-is-in-trouble-and-natural-ways-to-fix-it/) - If your gut is in trouble, there’s a good chance your health and well-being are also in jeopardy. That’s because the gut extends way beyond the digestive tract and is linked to mental health, mood, endocrine disorders, autoimmune diseases, and skin conditions. The fact is, your gut contains trillions of bacteria, which have a huge
- [What You Need to Know to Stay Safe in the Great Outdoors](https://www.upwellness.com/what-you-need-to-know-to-stay-safe-in-the-great-outdoors/) - Staying safe in the great outdoors takes more than avoiding dangerous animals. Sometimes predators are too small to be seen with the human eye. Since parasites, bugs, and bacteria lurk around every corner, you need to be vigilant. But that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy the wonders of nature. What you need is a clear
- [Scientists Find: Brushing Your Teeth Could Protect Your Brain from Alzheimer's](https://www.upwellness.com/scientists-find-brushing-teeth-protect-brain-alzheimers/) - Alzheimer’s disease is the leading cause of dementia. It progressively degrades multiple aspects of a person’s health over time, from short-term memory loss to behavioral changes and loss of bodily functions. Traditionally, Alzheimer’s has been thought of as only a brain problem that doesn't affect other parts of the body. But in more recent years,
- [Vitamin D Deficiency May Increase Risk of COVID-19 According to Study](https://www.upwellness.com/vitamin-d-deficiency-may-increase-risk-of-covid-19-according-to-study/) - Experts suggest that half of all Americans are vitamin D deficient. But without supplementing, it would take twenty minutes of sunshine daily — with over 40 percent of your skin exposed — to prevent deficiency. Depending on where you live or what your schedule entails, that may not be possible. However, new research now
- [12 Reasons Why Sleep Should be Your "Drug" of Choice](https://www.upwellness.com/12-reasons-why-sleep-should-be-your-drug-of-choice/) - Sleep is essential to life, but far too few of us get enough of it. The Better Sleep Council reports that only 20 percent of Americans believe they are sleeping enough at night. A lack of sleep can have serious health consequences. Find 12 good reasons to get more sleep below. Sleep improves daytime performance
- [6 Ways to Supercharge Your Immune System Before Winter](https://www.upwellness.com/6-ways-to-supercharge-your-immune-system-before-winter/) - With Covid-19 still looming heavily over the U.S., Americans are looking for ways to boost their immune system before winter hits. But it’s not as simple as targeting one specific entity in your body. The immune system is the body’s natural defense system, made up of a network of molecules, tissues, cells, and organs working
- [4 Ways to Use Raw Local Honey for Beautiful Skin](https://www.upwellness.com/4-ways-to-use-raw-local-honey-for-beautiful-skin/) - Local bees collect pollen from local plants. Raw honey has anti-viral, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal properties that promote digestive and skin health. Raw, local honey has all the same properties. However, since local bees collect pollen from local plants, it’s believed to have the added bonus of strengthening your immunity and reducing pollen allergy symptoms. That
- [The Real Dangers of Cracked Heels](https://www.upwellness.com/the-real-dangers-of-cracked-heels/) - When the skin on the bottom of your heels becomes excessively dry, it can crack, leaving painful gaps. Cracked skin worsens in the winter months due to low humidity and cold temperatures — and it seems to afflict more women than men. For some, the condition is uncomfortable but not serious. Yet for others, cracks
- [65 Roses](https://www.upwellness.com/65-roses/) - Most everyone over 40 can attest… aging gracefully just ain't that easy. We long to have the energy and vitality that comes with youth, and we struggle to accept that it doesn't last forever. As we age, our bodies remember the traumas, the stresses, the infections, and the strains and sprains. We call it “wear
- [7 Science Backed Reasons to Eat This Nut Daily](https://www.upwellness.com/science-backed-reasons-eat-nut-daily/) - Almonds are the world’s most famous tree nut. They are loaded with healthy fats, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Native to the Middle East, these nuts have an impressive nutritional profile which makes them a great addition to an already healthy lifestyle. Here are seven science-backed reasons to eat a handful of almonds daily. Almonds are
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- [[LIVE] - Coronavirus Town Hall Q&A w/ Dr. Joshua Levitt](https://www.upwellness.com/live-coronavirus-town-hall-qa-w-dr-joshua-levitt/) - Hello and thank you for watching this presentation. Here are my notes from last week's Town Hall: https://alternativedaily.s3.amazonaws.com/coronaviru...​ If you want to get the notes from today's Town Hall, make sure you RSVP'd on this page and we'll email them out to you when they become available: https://pages.upwellness.com/coronavirus-townhall...​ Note: This presentation is for educational purposes
- [Foods That Promote Inflammation](https://www.upwellness.com/foods-that-promote-inflammation/) - Inflammation can strike anyone and in any part of the body. When it strikes your gut, it can be very problematic. How does it get started? Usually by the foods you eat. It is very important to pay attention to what you're putting into your body. These are just a few of the foods that
- [Spice(s) Of Life](https://www.upwellness.com/spices-of-life/) - We associate the word “spice” with flavor, stimulation, and a zest for living. People talk about spicing up their relationships, their writing, and of course, their meals. It is natural to think of spices as enhancements that enrich our lives. Spices Through Human History Why has the word “spice” acquired such a positive connotation? It
- [Does Your Coffee Contain This Highly Toxic Heavy Metal?](https://www.upwellness.com/coffee-contain-highly-toxic-heavy-metal/) - Are you suffering from chronic health issues despite doing everything you can imagine to keep yourself healthy? You follow a nutritious, organic, whole food diet, exercise regularly, practice stress-relief techniques, take appropriate supplements and so on. Yet symptoms continue, even with your very best efforts. Perhaps you endure migraines, you feel fatigued even after a
- [Peeing Too Much At Night? Here's How To Stop](https://www.upwellness.com/peeing-too-much-at-night-heres-how-to-stop/) - If you suffer from frequent urination at night — also called nocturia — chances are you’re probably not getting enough restful sleep, leaving you cranky and frustrated with your body. Here’s how to get your overactive bladder under control, naturally. What is nocturia? If you find yourself getting up more than once during the six
- [Need to Ditch Gluten? Here are 7 Easy Ways to Get it Done](https://www.upwellness.com/need-ditch-gluten-easy-ways-get-done/) - When the “bean counters” get excited...that’s when you know that there is really something to it. Although it has nothing to do with beans, the bean counters are head over heels excited about gluten-free foods. The global market for gluten-free foods was over $17 billion and is projected to grow at 9% per year for
- [The Truth About this Tree Fruit Could Save Your Life](https://www.upwellness.com/a-handful-of-nuts-a-day-may-help-keep-cancer-away/) - Would you like to hear a joke about nut butter? Well, I’m not going to tell you one because (drum roll please) you might spread it. How nuts can help prevent cancer Okay, I have to admit that my pun is a little nutty. But I can assure the health benefits are nuts are no
- [Meat Tenderizer and Your Muscles](https://www.upwellness.com/meat-tenderizer-and-your-muscles/) - Musculoskeletal pain, aka joint pain, can occur in any part of the body. There are four main things that lead to joint pain. These include connective tissue damage, inflammation, muscle tension and fibrosis. Fibrosis occurs when an area has been tight for a long time and the tissue becomes very tough and gristly (like tough
- [Why Everyone Should Have A Bottle Of Tea Tree Oil In Their Home: Especially Now](https://www.upwellness.com/everyone-bottle-tea-tree-oil-home-especially-now/) - About forty years ago, an herbaceous yet pungent smelling oil found its way into America from the land down under. Today, tea tree oil, prized for its antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties, has become an important ingredient for many over-the-counter skin care products, soaps, and lotions. But it can do more than protect and heal the
- [Now is Not the Time to Be Lacking in This Essential Anti-Stress Vitamin](https://www.upwellness.com/now-not-time-lacking-essential-anti-stress-vitamin/) - A lot is going on in the world today, and stress levels are maxed out for millions of people. Right now is not a good time to be lacking in this essential vitamin that plays a vital role not only in converting what you eat into energy but also in keeping your central nervous system
- [14 Steps To Deep Clean Your House Naturally](https://www.upwellness.com/steps-deep-clean-house-naturally/) - If you're like most people, you probably wash your dishes, wipe down your counters, and empty the garbage can on a regular basis. But, there's likely a deeper level of grime in your home that you haven't dealt with for a while. You’re not alone. You see, we get used to looking past the dirt
- [21 Benefits of Lemon Peel for Health](https://www.upwellness.com/benefits-lemon-peel-health/) - I know that this may sound odd...but I get quite a bit of enjoyment from grinding up lemon peels in the garbage disposal. (I know, I’m pretty easy to please.) I don’t do it for fun, but we use a lot of lemons in our house, so this rather mundane household activity actually happens quite
- [6 Signs That Your Gut is in Trouble](https://www.upwellness.com/6-signs-gut-trouble/) - One of the very first patients I ever saw in my medical residency taught me a lesson that I’ll never forget. She was a woman in her mid-50s who had multiple medical problems, several of them quite serious. When I saw her list of problems, I was intimidated. At the time, I wasn’t confident enough
- [Benefits of Sleeping With Your Window Open (even in the winter)](https://www.upwellness.com/benefits-sleeping-window-open-even-winter/) - Eloise (not her real name) is a 96-year-old woman who has been a patient of mine for over 15 years. She’s got some trouble with her vision, and she’s had one of her knees replaced...but besides that, she remains remarkably healthy. It’s probably no surprise to learn that she never smoked, drank very little alcohol,
- [Here is What Can Happen if You are Vitamin B-12 Deficient](https://www.upwellness.com/can-happen-vitamin-b-12-deficient/) - Vitamin B-12 is critical for the proper functioning of your body, and a deficiency could lead to severe health problems, including fatigue, depression, memory loss, and joint pain. This vitamin actually creates red blood cells in the body, which, if you remember anything from your high school science class, are critical for bodily function. Plus,
- [Are You Elevating Your Legs All Wrong? Here is What You Should be Doing Instead](https://www.upwellness.com/elevating-legs-wrong-instead/) - Do you get impressions in your legs when you take off your socks? If that happens to you on a regular basis, you are probably “retaining water” which is an extremely common condition that is formally known as edema. There are several types of edema and even more underlying reasons why it occurs… but is
- [Why Drinking This Tropical Elixir Could Be Just the Remedy You Need](https://www.upwellness.com/drinking-tropical-elixir-remedy-need/) - When I was a kid growing up in sunny San Diego, we always had aloe vera plants growing in pots on our patio. Anytime any one of us had a sunburn (I’m embarrassed to admit how often it happened), we would cut off a leaf and apply the gel inside to the scorched skin. It
- [The #1 Inflammation Busting Food You Should be Eating (you might be surprised)](https://www.upwellness.com/inflammation-busting-food-eating-might-surprised/) - In nearly 20 years of clinical practice, I learned a great many lessons from my patients. One of the most valuable is this: Oatmeal means different things to different people. So, when a patient tells me that they eat oatmeal for breakfast...I ask for details. And sometimes I’m shocked. I’ve had patients tell me that
- [Do These Simple Stretches Before Bed and Fall Asleep Faster](https://www.upwellness.com/simple-stretches-bed-fall-asleep-faster/) - Here at UpWellness, we talk a lot about how “medicine” does not always come in a bottle that you pick up at the pharmacy. Movement is medicine. Sleep is medicine. And today’s article from my team at UpWellness all about how doing the right movements before bed can actually improve your sleep. That’s the kind
- [How to Use Ancient Oils to Make Toxin Free Personal Care Products](https://www.upwellness.com/ancient-oils-toxin-free-personal-care/) - One of the fastest growing segments in the health and wellness industry is essential oils. These volatile oils in plants are widely known for the fragrance that they impart to some of our favorite flowers. But what you may not know is that those same compounds also have powerful healing properties. And because essential oils
- [3 Kitchen Waste Hacks That Can Boost Your Health](https://www.upwellness.com/kitchen-waste-hacks-boost-health/) - Onion skins. Carrot tops. Potato peels. In most homes, these things get thrown in the trash or ground up by the garbage disposal. In the homes of gardeners, they might get pitched into the compost bin where they will decompose into the soil. But for the select few who know the secret...kitchen “waste products” are
- [Food and Mood: Nutrition for Anxiety and Depression](https://www.upwellness.com/food-and-mood-nutrition-for-anxiety-and-depression/) - The study of food and mood is one of the most exciting frontiers in medicine. In the past, psychological disorders like depression and anxiety have understood to be the result of genetics, adverse childhood experiences, chemical imbalances in the brain, cognitive distortions, poor stress management skills, and other diseases or medical problems. I don’t intend
- [Magnesium: Nature’s Chill Pill](https://www.upwellness.com/magnesium-is-natures-chill-pill/) - Magnesium (Mg) is one of the most versatile, abundant, and essential minerals in your body. It’s a critical factor in more than 600 biochemical reactions that power every cell, every organ, and every body system. Magnesium is involved in reactions that generate cellular energy, form and break down protein, manufacture and metabolize hormones, control muscle
- [Parkinson’s Disease Stinks (Literally…)](https://www.upwellness.com/parkinsons-disease-stinks-literally/) - To say Parkinson’s disease (PD) stinks would be an understatement. The symptoms of this increasingly common condition include debilitating tremors, severe muscle stiffness, impaired speech, poor balance, cognitive difficulties, sleep disturbances, depression, postural problems and a host of other progressive symptoms that can rob a person of their independence. The actor Michael J Fox, the
- [Top 13 Foods You Should Eat Daily And Why](https://www.upwellness.com/top-13-foods-you-should-eat-daily-and-why/) - What foods should you be eating every day to feel good, have energy and live healthily? We’ve gathered a go-to list from black beans and spinach to blueberries and walnuts. Eaten daily, these foods will keep your energy high and your health balanced. Scroll down to find the reasons why you should start eating these
- [The Weight Loss Secret | Dr. Josh LIVE](https://www.upwellness.com/the-weight-loss-secret-dr-josh-live/) - In this one hour session, Dr. Joshua Levitt reveals his secret to weight loss...separating fact from fiction and busting the most prevalent fat loss myths. He covers: - #1 way to jumpstart any weight loss journey. - The fastest, safest way to lose your first 5 pounds. - The most common problem that prevents most
- [Sipping Lemon Water First Thing In The Morning Is Good For You: Here’s Why](https://www.upwellness.com/sipping-lemon-water-first-thing-in-the-morning-is-good-for-you-heres-why/) - You’ve probably heard of drinking lemon water for any number of ailments, and though there is limited scientific research to back up many of its purported benefits, there is still plenty of proof that should inspire you to include lemon water in your morning routine. Unlike many other health fads and fleeting trends, this wellness aid is
- [Aging in Reverse with Immune Support | Dr. Josh LIVE](https://www.upwellness.com/aging-in-reverse-with-immune-support-dr-josh-live/) - In this one hour session, Dr. Joshua Levitt reveals the three most important vitamins (and one mineral) for immunity, a roadside weed that's also a powerful medicine for your immune system, and how to access the "fountain of immunological youth." To learn more about Dr. Josh, visit: https://upwellness.com/our-doctors/​ Note: This presentation is for educational purposes
- [The 1 Day Inflammation Reset | Dr. Josh LIVE](https://www.upwellness.com/the-1-day-inflammation-reset-dr-josh-live/) - In this one hour session, Dr. Joshua Levitt reveals the secret to extinguishing inflammation - the #1 cause of pain and suffering - 100% naturally. For more information about how to fight inflammation visit: https://shop.upwellness.com/pages/golden-revive-plus​ Note: This presentation is for educational purposes only. While Dr. Levitt is a naturopathic physician, this presentation is not medical
- [The #1 Thing Women Over 40 Must Do](https://www.upwellness.com/the-1-thing-women-over-40-must-do/) - Modern women over 40 don’t feel middle-aged. In fact, many believe they’re in their prime, particularly because of this one thing that’s keeping their brain and body sharp. What is it? Well, without it, quality of life and bone health deteriorates. However, by including this one thing into your routine you’ll look and feel years
- [Eating a Spoonful of Peanut Butter Before Bed Does This](https://www.upwellness.com/eating-a-spoonful-of-peanut-butter-before-bed-does-this/) - The next time you’re craving a late-night snack, swap your sugary treat for a spoonful of peanut butter. Why? Well, beyond being delicious and a great source of vitamins and minerals, peanut butter is also loaded with an essential amino acid that can help you fall asleep. Furthermore, peanut butter is a dieter’s best friend.
- [Bristol Poop Chart: Which Of These 7 Types Of Poop Do You Have?](https://www.upwellness.com/bristol-poop-chart-which-of-these-7-types-of-poop-do-you-have/) - When doctors at the Bristol Royal Infirmary Hospital in Bristol, England found that patients were reluctant to talk about the shape and nature of their stools, they devised a handy chart called the Bristol Stool Form Scale. This self-diagnostic chart helps patients discuss their bowel habits without becoming embarrassed. It is now being used all
- [How Can Honey Improve Your Oral Health...Isn't it Just Sugar?](https://www.upwellness.com/how-can-honey-improve-your-oral-health-isnt-it-just-sugar/) - Not all sweets are bad for your teeth. Honey, it seems, has real benefits for oral health, despite its high natural sugar content. However, it does act differently than refined sugar. Unlike refined sugar that causes plaque and tooth decay, honey has antimicrobial properties that actually stop plaque in its tracks and fight gingivitis. But,
- [Stroke Warning Signs Everyone Should Know About](https://www.upwellness.com/stroke-warning-signs-everyone-should-know-about/) - Warning signs of a stroke may be apparent as early as seven days before an attack and require urgent treatment to prevent severe brain damage. So, understanding those warning signs is not only vital for your health, but also for those you love. Here are the stroke warning signs everyone should know about. Eighty percent
- [Strange Oral Health Habits that Work](https://www.upwellness.com/strange-oral-health-habits-that-work/) - While most of us stick with brushing twice a day (and hopefully regular flossing too), there are more and more reasons to seek out an alternative oral health routine. Conventional toothpaste contains questionable ingredients like fluoride and SLS; mouthwash dries out our gums and kills beneficial bacteria with alcohol and chlorhexidine, and regular toothbrushes are another source of plastic that is
- [How Probiotics Could Save You From Losing Teeth](https://www.upwellness.com/probiotics-save-losing-teeth/) - You’ve heard of probiotics before - they’re supplements you take for a healthy gut. But did you know that there is also something called the oral microbiome, which is a community of bacteria in your mouth? Scientists are starting to discover that oral probiotics are just as important as those we use for the gut.
- [Just Four Cloves of Garlic Daily Can Reduce Blood Pressure and Increase Immunity](https://www.upwellness.com/just-four-cloves-garlic-daily-can-reduce-blood-pressure-increase-immunity/) - Yes, garlic has a rather powerful aroma that tends to seep out of our pores after we eat it. This is one of the main reasons why many people shy away from this super-potent herb-like vegetable. But, what you might not know is that garlic is, by all rights, a superfood with powerful health-promoting compounds,
- [What Over-Showering is Doing to Your Immune System](https://www.upwellness.com/showering-immune-system/) - Every morning you do it on autopilot: stumble into the shower, turn on the tap, and enjoy the soothing flow of water that helps wake you up and feel refreshed for the start of your day. According to YouGov, an international research data and analytics group, most of us (66% of adults in the U.S.)
- [5 Things You Didn’t Know About Cartilage but Should](https://www.upwellness.com/things-didnt-know-cartilage/) - We go running and lift weights to improve our muscles and drink milk to take care of our bones, but cartilage often gets overlooked. Cartilage plays a significant role in our lives, but we mostly take it for granted. You wouldn’t be able to walk, run or jump without cartilage - in fact; you wouldn’t
- [Spinal Surgeon Reveals the Truth About Back Surgery and Chronic Pain](https://www.upwellness.com/spinal-surgeon-reveals-truth-back-surgery-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
- [Urgent: Bird Flu Outbreak (read now)](https://www.upwellness.com/urgent-bird-flu-outbreak/) - Bird Flu Outbreak: April 26, 2024 Dr. Joshua Levit Last month, the USDA warned that millions of wild birds like ducks, geese, and swans had been infected with bird flu. A week later, we learned that it had spread to flocks of backyard chickens. Next came announcements about infections in large commercial
- [5 Herbs and Spices that Reduce Chronic Inflammation](https://www.upwellness.com/5-herbs-and-spices-that-reduce-chronic-inflammation/) - It’s not an accident that the acronym for the Standard American Diet spells S.A.D. There are many “sad” elements of modern western diets: too much sugar, not enough vegetables, too much-processed food, not enough whole foods, too many bad fats, not enough good fats... you’ve heard it all before. But there is one particular “sad”
- [7 Things Mushrooms Can Do For You (and how to eat more)](https://www.upwellness.com/things-mushrooms-can-do-for-you-eat-more/) - “All mushrooms are edible...but some only once.” Of course, mushrooms can make a meal. And yes, as the quote above suggests...mushrooms can make misery. And this may surprise you---but, mushrooms can make medicine. This article by my team at UpWellness describes some of the many science-based uses of mushrooms as medicine. Enjoy, JL Though mushrooms
- [Are You a Meat Eater? Here's How You Can Add More Plants to Your Diet (and why you should)](https://www.upwellness.com/meat-eater-heres-can-add-plants-diet/) - The term “plant-based” is becoming so popular that I won’t be surprised if we start seeing it on Oreos and Coca-Cola someday soon. They have no animal derived ingredients, so it’s technically true, and if big food companies can sell more products with a “plant-based” label...they will. Let’s be clear: A plant-based diet does not
- [Is it a Cold or Allergies? How to Tell the Difference](https://www.upwellness.com/cold-allergies-tell-difference/) - A runny nose, stuffed-up sinuses, sneezing…these are all common symptoms we may experience a few times a year. Chances are, if you’re suffering from these uncomfortable and inconvenient symptoms, you’ve spent some time cruising the drugstore aisles searching for relief. But how can you be confident you’re choosing the correct treatment if you’re not sure
- [6 Steps to Heal Your Gut and Boost Immunity](https://www.upwellness.com/steps-heal-gut-boost-immunity/) - Do you have common gut health issues such as digestive troubles, stomach aches, weight challenges, fatigue, skin issues, emotional issues, or food intolerances? If so, you may need to take action to heal your gut now, before impaired digestive and immune function leaves you vulnerable to illness. Even if you consider yourself quite healthy overall,
- [The Lowdown on Medicinal Mushrooms](https://www.upwellness.com/lowdown-medicinal-mushrooms/) - Mushrooms have been used in traditional medicine for thousands of years in cultures around the world. Now, modern scientists are discovering the fascinating healing properties of mushrooms, with more than 100 species of mushrooms currently being studied for their potential health benefits. Medicinal mushroom and fungi are thought to possess approximately 130 medicinal functions, including
- [REPLAY of Dr. Josh LIVE](https://www.upwellness.com/replay-of-dr-josh-live/) - For more information about Dr. Josh, visit https://upwellness.com/our-doctors/​ In this one hour presentation, Dr. Joshua Levitt shares health tips on how to lose weight, boost your immune system, and reduce inflammation. The presentation also features an informative Q&A session. This presentation was broadcasted live on January 13th, 2021. Note: This presentation is for educational purposes
- [[LIVE] – Coronavirus Town Hall Q&A w/ Dr. Joshua Levitt](https://www.upwellness.com/live-coronavirus-town-hall-qa-w-dr-joshua-levitt-2/) - Hello and thank you for watching this presentation. Here are my notes from last week's Town Hall: https://alternativedaily.s3.amazonaws.com/coronavirus...​ If you want to get the notes from today's Town Hall, make sure you RSVP'd on this page and we'll email them out to you when they become available: https://pages.upwellness.com/coronavirus-townhall...​ Note: This presentation is for educational purposes
- [Coronavirus Town Hall Q&A w/ Dr. Joshua Levitt](https://www.upwellness.com/coronavirus-town-hall-qa-w-dr-joshua-levitt/) - Hello and thank you for watching this presentation. If you would like my notes (and you didn't RSVP for the event) then click the link below and send me your email at the bottom of the page. If you already signed up you are all set. Look for another email from me in the next
- [7 Reasons Going Barefoot is a Great Thing](https://www.upwellness.com/reasons-going-barefoot-great-thing/) - From platforms to stilettos, loafers to cowboy boots, we all have our favorite pairs of shoes. Most of us are used to wearing shoes the vast majority of the time, especially if we grew up in an urban environment. But experts are now suggesting that wearing shoes may contribute to poorer health as we age.
- [8 Health Benefits of Rooibos Tea (#3 may surprise you)](https://www.upwellness.com/health-benefits-rooibos-tea-may-surprise/) - Rooibos tea, also known as red tea or red bush tea, is made from the leaves of a shrub called Aspalathus linearis, which is grown on the western coast of South Africa. Rooibos is a herbal tea and is not related to green or black tea. The fresh leaves can be dried straight after picking,
- [How to Vacation in a Pandemic Without Leaving Your Backyard](https://www.upwellness.com/the-travel-mindset-a-vacation-in-your-own-backyard-2/) - Anyone who loves to travel knows how electrifying a road trip, camping excursion, backpacking journey, or beach getaway can be. Vacations are a time to relax, rejuvenate, and get away from the hustle of everyday life for a while — they are a sort of "reset button." This "reset" from routine is a necessary part
- [Are You Addicted To Stress?](https://www.upwellness.com/are-you-addicted-to-stress-2/) - You wake up exhausted, promise yourself you’ll go to the gym, start yoga, meditation, go easy on the coffee, drink more water, stop eating junk. Then your brain goes into overdrive thinking about everything that needs to be accomplished — deadlines, to-do lists, appointments… Your heart races, you feel panicked. So, you work late into
- [Nature Can Help Us Heal From Trauma (Why This is so Important Now)](https://www.upwellness.com/nature-can-help-us-heal-from-trauma-why-this-is-so-important-now/) - Trauma is an emotional response to a horrific event. It could involve a sudden death of a loved one, rape, war, combat, a natural disaster, or even a non-violent event that rattles familiar expectations about one’s life and world. No matter what the traumatic experience entails, the result is often the same. It sends a
- [Sleeping Naked For a Better Night’s Rest: Does it Work?](https://www.upwellness.com/sleeping-naked-for-a-better-nights-rest-does-it-work/) - It is no big secret that sleep plays an essential role in our health. Without sufficient sleep, our bodies begin to break down. Getting less than seven or eight hours of sleep each night, especially over time, has been linked to some severe health issues. The good news is, there is one easy way to
- [Baking Soda May Reduce Premature Death Risk](https://www.upwellness.com/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. The study examined data compiled in the Health, Aging and Body Composition Study for 2,287 participants. Participants were healthy adults who,
- [What Those Patterns on Your Tongue Could Say About Your Health](https://www.upwellness.com/patterns-tongue-say-health/) - Open your mouth and say “ahh”. How’s your tongue looking? If it’s anything other than an even, light-pink tone, read on to discover what your tongue could be saying about your health. Your tongue is the first stop on your digestive tract, which means that it’s strongly linked to the health of your gut and
- [22 Things to Make Your Daily Walk More Exciting](https://www.upwellness.com/things-make-daily-walk-exciting/) - Exercise doesn’t need to be complicated - walking is one of the easiest ways to incorporate more physical activity into your daily routine. Walking gets you outside the house and into the fresh air and sunshine, plus it provides many other health benefits. For example, a daily walk can help you: Lose a few extra
- [Why You Have Bad Breath Even After Brushing](https://www.upwellness.com/bad-breath-even-brushing/) - It happens to the best of us...you have that delicious caesar salad at lunch without sparing a thought for the meeting coming up in the afternoon. You pop a breath mint, but you’re still paranoid that your breath reeks like garlic, and you spend the rest of the day trying not to talk directly toward
- [Choosing the Best Pillow for a Great Night's Sleep](https://www.upwellness.com/choosing-best-pillow-great-nights-sleep/) - With about a third of our lives spent sleeping, you can’t underestimate the power of sleeping on the right pillow. Just like you wouldn’t want to spend your workday walking in shoes that don’t fit properly, you shouldn’t spend your resting time perched on a lumpy and uncomfortable pillow. According to new research, sleep is
- [What Your Hair Loss Says About Your Health](https://www.upwellness.com/hair-loss-says-health/) - Many of us dread the day when we look in the mirror and see too much scalp peeking through the strands of hair. While hair loss is often thought of as a man's problem, at least a third of women will experience thinning hair at some point in their lives. In fact, one study estimated
- [Make Your Own Probiotic Toothpaste to Fight Tooth Decay, Gum Disease and Bad Breath](https://www.upwellness.com/make-probiotic-toothpaste-fight-tooth-decay-gum-disease-bad-breath/) - Your mouth has a microbiome of its own, and if something is setting yours off course, a toothpaste with probiotics could help balance the bacteria that live there. Yes, brushing, flossing, and getting regular cleanings helps wipe out the bad guys, but probiotic toothpaste can tip the balance in the good bacteria’s favor on a
- [Science Says This is The Best Alarm Clock for a Happy Morning](https://www.upwellness.com/science-says-best-alarm-clock-happy-morning/) - Beep, beep beep…Groan…Roll over and hit the snooze button. Sound familiar? For most of us, waking up on time requires the use of an alarm clock, which makes them a vital fixture in many bedrooms. However, this essential tool is also frequently the most hated, since its unpleasant sound interrupts our dreams and brings us
- [What Dairy, Junk Food, and Egg Proteins Have to do With Acne and Obesity](https://www.upwellness.com/dairy-junk-food-egg-proteins-acne-obesity/) - Almost 50 million people in the U.S. suffer from acne, and over one-third of the population suffers from obesity. When compared to other parts of the world, it seems the western diet is at fault. But what exactly links acne and obesity? And who even knew there was a connection? Here’s what dairy, junk food,
- [4 Best Plant-Based Snacks for Better Health](https://www.upwellness.com/4-best-plant-based-snacks-better-health/) - Adding plant-based snacks to your diet is a healthy move — particularly if fast and processed foods have become a staple. And, you don’t have to be a vegetarian to enjoy plant-based snacks. But they can help whittle your waistline and even lower your risk of heart disease. Whether you’re a carnivore, vegetarian, or a
- [What Science Says About Leg Shaking](https://www.upwellness.com/science-says-leg-shaking/) - Shaking in your legs could happen for many different reasons - some of which are harmless and temporary, while others could be more serious. If you have a shaky, twitching or bouncing leg, read on to discover some of the reasons this could be happening, and whether you should see a doctor. Restless Leg Syndrome
- [Why the Benefits of Isometric Exercise are Often Undervalued](https://www.upwellness.com/benefits-isometric-exercise-often-undervalued/) - While many fitness trends involve ever-more strenuous forms of activity, such as army-crawling through mud puddles, jumping on boxes, or doing endless crunches - there is something to be said for going back to the basics. Isometric exercises are an “old fashioned” form of exercise which has long been underrated - but fitness experts are
- [12 Unique Pets that Can Boost Your Mental Health](https://www.upwellness.com/unique-pets-can-boost-mental-health/) - Pets are an everyday source of happiness and comfort for many of us. A whopping 67 percent of U.S. households, or about 85 million families, own a pet, according to the 2019-2020 National Pet Owners Survey conducted by the American Pet Products Association. The therapeutic value of our relationship with our pets is increasingly recognized
- [Delicious Summer Green Tea Recipes Anyone Can Make](https://www.upwellness.com/delicious-summer-green-tea-recipes-anyone-can-make/) - Whether you’re basking in the heat of the summer or sweating your way through each scorching-hot day, you’re bound to need some cool refreshment. One of the best ways to stay healthy through the heat is to make sure you are drinking enough water throughout the day. Many people struggle to keep up with their hydration
- [Why You Should Get Morning Sun Daily](https://www.upwellness.com/get-morning-sun-daily/) - Anyone who has ever been for a morning walk can attest to the incredibly refreshing, invigorating feeling that comes from this simple and wholesome activity. But did you know that science is now backing up the benefits of this daily ritual? Research shows that the ideal time for reaping the health benefits of sun exposure
- [These 15 Foods Could Protect You From Having a Stroke](https://www.upwellness.com/15-foods-protect-stroke/) - Are you eating yourself into an early grave? In America, someone dies from a stroke every 4 minutes. The standard Western diet has been associated with a 58 percent increase in stroke risk. This means your everyday lifestyle choices could be, quite literally, a death sentence. On the flip side, there is a lot you
- [New Study Shows How Traditional Herbs Can Lower Blood Pressure](https://www.upwellness.com/new-study-shows-traditional-herbs-can-lower-blood-pressure/) - High blood pressure is often called the ‘silent killer’ because, for most people, there are no symptoms. This means many people are unaware they have high blood pressure. Eating too much salt, drinking too much alcohol, being overweight, and not moving around enough each day can also contribute to high blood pressure. At least 29
- [Best Ways to Remedy a Summer Heat Rash Naturally](https://www.upwellness.com/best-ways-remedy-summer-heat-rash-naturally/) - “Summertime and the livin is easy…” Until, of course, you get a heat rash — ugh! Heat rash, also known as prickly heat, is a harmless but very itchy rash. It forms red bumps in places where sweat normally collects like the neck, back, chest, under the breasts, groin, and thighs. Summer heat rash can
- [5 Sticky Things You Should Put in Your Hair](https://www.upwellness.com/5-sticky-things-put-hair/) - You may love the effects of professional hair treatments. After all, shiny, healthy hair is always in style. But it can be a hassle to make time for a lengthy session at the salon - or it can end up costing you a fortune in fancy products. Luckily, there are tons of everyday foods that
- [Research Says There are Great Benefits in Getting Some Alone Time](https://www.upwellness.com/research-says-great-benefits-getting-alone-time/) - Everyone needs some quiet time alone to really get to know themselves. And, if you don’t believe that, consider this. If you can’t enjoy your own company, how can you expect others to? The only way to learn to love yourself is not through the eyes of others but through your own eyes. When you
- [All-Natural Ways to Tighten a Saggy Neck](https://www.upwellness.com/natural-ways-tighten-saggy-neck/) - Sadly, as we age, so do our necks. When the thin and delicate skin on the neck loses elasticity, it begins to sag and become crepey. Add to the mix, certain lifestyle factors, and sagging accelerates. While you can’t drastically alter the appearance of your neck, there are certain things you can do to help
- [Study Shows: Why Downward Dog Could be the New Migraine Treatment](https://www.upwellness.com/study-shows-downward-dog-new-migraine-treatment/) - You’re going about your busy day, juggling work, family, and those never-ending chores and errands - and suddenly, boom! You’re hit by a headache. Headaches can attack seemingly out of nowhere and disrupt your life in a major way. Many people who get headaches regularly end up taking medication, which can be expensive, is not
- [6 Surprising Reasons Why Your Heart is Racing](https://www.upwellness.com/6-surprising-reasons-heart-racing/) - A racing heart, also known as heart palpitations, feels like your heart has skipped a beat or added an extra beat. It may also feel like your heart is fluttering or pounding fast and furious. Usually, the sensation can be felt in your chest, neck, or throat. A racing heart can be scary — or
- [Scientists Prove: This Weird Machine is as Good as Exercise to Fight Obesity & Diabetes](https://www.upwellness.com/scientists-prove-weird-machine-good-exercise-fight-obesity-diabetes/) - Which would you rather do: sweat it out on a treadmill for 45 minutes per day, or relax on a gently vibrating platform for the same period? Turns out, you may not need to hit the gym to get the same health benefits. Vibration machines seem like a TV fitness trend, but there is an
- [5 Weight-Loss Smoothies to Help You De-Bloat and Slim Down](https://www.upwellness.com/weight-loss-smoothies-help-de-bloat-slim/) - Are you feeling heavy, sluggish, and bloated? A slimming smoothie might be just the ticket for better digestion, more energy, and a boosted metabolism. Do smoothies for weight loss actually work? Research shows that using the right ingredients can create a smoothie that helps you feel lighter and get healthier. For example, a study found
- [Stop Leaking: 5 Ways To Strengthen Your Pelvic Floor Daily](https://www.upwellness.com/stop-leaking-ways-strengthen-pelvic-floor-daily/) - If you’ve ever crossed your legs before sneezing…you know what it’s like. Those little leaks that happen unexpectedly throughout the day can be inconvenient, uncomfortable, and downright embarrassing. But everyday bladder leakage is not a normal part of aging, despite what anyone might tell you. There are many ways to manage and reverse this condition
- [4 Non-Fish Sources of Omega-3 (and why you should eat them)](https://www.upwellness.com/4-non-fish-sources-omega-3-eat/) - We’ve all heard about why omega-3’s are so important. They can protect your brain, reverse aging, prevent heart disease, and fight depression and anxiety. But what if you don’t enjoy eating fish? Or if you want to avoid fish-based omega-3’s in order to save the world’s over-stressed fisheries? The good news is you can still get
- [How COVID-19 is Making You Sick (Even if You Test Negative)](https://www.upwellness.com/covid-19-making-sick-even-test-negative/) - If you’re lucky enough to have avoided the virus that is plaguing the world at the moment, you can consider yourself fortunate indeed. However, unfortunately, there are several other effects this pandemic could be having on your wellbeing. Although you may test negative for the virus, chances are you’re suffering in other ways: poor sleep,
- [Why Now Is A Great Time To Night Hike — How To Do It Safely](https://www.upwellness.com/now-great-time-night-hike-safely/) - By the time night rolls around, most hikers are heading indoors. However, there may have been times when, either by choice or poor planning your hike extended well into the evening. Suddenly, you’re experiencing the wilderness on a whole new level. If you’ve ever thought about hitting the trails at night, now is a great
- [Why You Should Include Turmeric in Your Diet: Now More Than Ever](https://www.upwellness.com/include-turmeric-diet-now-ever/) - About half of all patients who are admitted to intensive care with coronavirus die. That’s sobering news. But now there may be a way to improve those odds. The key, experts say, may lay in stopping lung inflammation from occurring. So, while scientists’ race to find a cure for COVID-19, there just might be something
- [Always Drink a Cup of This Before Going to Bed](https://www.upwellness.com/always-drink-cup-going-bed/) - Do you like to sip a hot cup of tea in the evening? Even if you haven’t enjoyed this habit in the past, now might be the time to get started. With just one cup of this powerful herbal tea, you could promote a better night’s sleep, ease digestion, fight disease, and slow the signs
- [Can Broccoli Sprouts Really Fight Cancer?](https://www.upwellness.com/can-broccoli-sprouts-really-fight-cancer/) - Broccoli sprouts have become a highly desirable health food in recent times. These tiny plants have been shown to fight many types of cancer, support heart health, help fight inflammation, and protect the brain. All of these benefits come from the way the active compounds interact with our DNA and influence many disease-fighting functions.
- [6 Ways COVID Might Be Impacting Your Mental Health (and what you can do)](https://www.upwellness.com/6-ways-covid-might-impacting-mental-health-can/) - It’s a tense time for most of us. COVID-19 is scary, and it’s rapidly changing the way we work, socialize, travel, access healthcare, exercise, shop, and live. Many people are feeling anxious, stressed, worried, and scared. Is the pandemic affecting your mental health? Here are five ways you could be impacted and practical solutions to
- [Toilet Paper is Sold Out: 7 At-Home Alternatives](https://www.upwellness.com/toilet-paper-sold-home-alternatives/) - Likely many of us, you may have had this experience lately. You arrive at the toilet paper aisle in the grocery store only to find it completely deserted. It’s very noticeable when large items like toilet paper packs are missing, as they leave a huge gap in the shelving real estate. If you were lucky
- [Vitamin C: Natural vs. Synthetic, Which is Best and Why](https://www.upwellness.com/vitamin-c-natural-vs-synthetic-best/) - Your immune system works tirelessly every day to help ward off viral invaders, bacteria, infection, colds, flu, toxins, and all sorts of other nasty, invisible dangers that could harm your body and make you sick. And while it’s always a good idea to support this hardworking system in whatever way you can, with a worldwide
- [9 Reasons You Should Have Honey in Your Survival Pantry](https://www.upwellness.com/9-reasons-honey-survival-pantry/) - What do you look for when choosing foods for your emergency pantry? Long shelf life? Easy storage? Multiple uses? You can check off all three of these requirements with raw honey. Honey is possibly one of the single best survival pantry items. That’s because it has a unique combination of benefits, which make it very
- [What Your Conventional Cleaners are Doing to Your Health (Hint: It's not good)](https://www.upwellness.com/conventional-cleaners-health-hint-not-good/) - Now that many of us have a little extra time on our hands, it is a good idea to tackle that spring cleaning. However, before you pull out your arsenal of cleaners from under your sink, it is prudent to consider switching to all-natural cleansers that you can easily make at home. At this time, when
- [How To Help Protect Yourself If Someone In Your House Gets Sick](https://www.upwellness.com/help-protect-someone-house-gets-sick/) - Outside of the home, you may be practicing social distancing. However, unless you live alone, inside the home, social distancing may not be possible. Before someone gets sick in your household, it’s best to organize your home to prepare for potential exposure. Here’s what you can do to protect you and your family and stop
- [9 Delicious Quarantine Meals Made With Canned & Dried Foods](https://www.upwellness.com/delicious-quarantine-meals-made-canned-dried-foods/) - Whether you are stuck at home needing a tasty meal, or your pantry just needs a good clear-out, why not get creative with some new recipes. In good times and bad, cooking with a loved one or sitting down to share a delicious dish with family can bring us together and make things feel a
- [How to Stay Sane in Close Quarters When Sheltering in Place](https://www.upwellness.com/stay-sane-close-quarters-sheltering-place/) - Last night, I had a video conference call with 10 of my best friends from college. I’ve kept in touch with some of them...but there were others that I haven’t seen in almost 20 years. At one point, I remarked, “It’s a shame it took a global pandemic to get the crew back together.” There are
- [Still Going to the Gym? Here's How to Stay Safe](https://www.upwellness.com/still-going-gym-heres-stay-safe/) - Now might be an excellent time to ramp up your home workouts and skip the gym for a while. However, if you choose to keep going, it is important to know the best hygiene practices to have in place to keep from getting sick. Don’t count on gym employees to keep you safe, either. Take
- [The Ultimate Guide to Hand Washing, Drying and Disinfecting](https://www.upwellness.com/ultimate-guide-hand-washing-drying-disinfecting/) - If there is one hygiene habit you should adopt starting NOW, it is handwashing, and lots of it. Handwashing is the perfect way to keep yourself and others safe from virus conditions. However, if you don’t wash your hands properly, you might as well not wash them at all. Knowing the best possible way to
- [Are You Making These 7 Posture Mistakes?](https://www.upwellness.com/making-7-posture-mistakes/) - One of the not-so-glamorous aspects of being a physician is...paperwork. But a little peek into one particular piece of paperwork has given me a surprising insight about the extremely high cost of bad posture. Over the years, I have had many patients who work for huge corporations. Many of these employees work long hours at
- [Best Herbal Teas for What Ails You](https://www.upwellness.com/best-herbal-teas-ails/) - There is something so soothing about a warm cup of tea with a splash of lemon and honey. Something that makes us want to slow down, relax, and just be in the moment. Herbal tea is an infusion of any edible plant, and the consumption of these infusions dates back to 2737 BC in China.
- [Are You Burned-out? Here's What You Can Do](https://www.upwellness.com/burned-heres-can/) - Do you drag yourself to work in the morning, slump over your desk in the afternoon, and throw yourself into bed exhausted, drained, tank on empty, at night? If so, you could be experiencing a condition referred to as “burnout.” Burnout can be accompanied by a number of emotional, mental, and physical symptoms that can
- [Looking for Emotional Balance? Try Lemon Balm Essential Oil](https://www.upwellness.com/looking-emotional-balance-lemon-balm-essential-oil/) - Although I never use it in my own house, I do have a strong memory of the smell of Lemon Pledge® furniture polish. My grandmother used to use it on her furniture, and that citrusy smell is forever burned in my memory. And there’s a plant out in my garden that gives me an olfactory
- [6 Ways to Be More Mindful Daily (and why you should)](https://www.upwellness.com/ways-be-more-mindful-daily/) - One of my all-time favorite internet memes shows a picture of a man and a dog, both with little images in thought bubbles rising out of their heads. The man has a whole collection of thoughts bubbling up...his work, his house, his money, his car. But the dog just has one thought, one picture...and it’s
- [Try Elderberries for Great Skin, Hair, Improved Heart Health and More](https://www.upwellness.com/try-elderberries-great-skin-hair-improved-heart-health/) - Humans love to put things in categories...I suppose it helps us feel like our world is more organized that way. In the realm of food and nutrition, we love ideas like: carrots are good for your eyes or bananas are good for muscle cramps. Although their reputations may be deserved, it’s unfair (and inaccurate) to
- [What is Hyaluronic Acid and Why you Need More](https://www.upwellness.com/hyaluronic-acid-need/) - I’ve been paying attention to trends in the dietary supplement industry for over 20 years...and there’s one thing that never seems to change. The only thing that never changes is that there is a trendy new supplement that takes the stage every few years. Recently, one of the products that has stepped into the spotlight
- [Should You Take a Multivitamin?](https://www.upwellness.com/should-you-take-a-multivitamin/) - Shockingly, over half of all American adults take a multivitamin or other supplement regularly. Many people zealously pop these pills, often trying to compensate for severe nutrient deficiency and imbalance from a toxic diet. The truth behind multivitamins is more surprising than you may think...hint, they aren’t necessarily helpful. In fact, you may be wasting
- [The Local Food Movement is Sweeping Our Nation: Are You In?](https://www.upwellness.com/local-food-movement-sweeping-nation/) - It’s February in Connecticut, and the closest fruiting banana tree is probably at least 1000 miles away. The same goes for strawberries, watermelon, pineapple, and pretty much every other warm-weather crop you can think of. And yet, here in the depths of the New England winter, I can walk into any grocery store and find
- [Is Fear Holding You Back From Living Your Best Life?](https://www.upwellness.com/fear-holding-back-living-best-life/) - It’s late. It’s dark. You’re alone as you walk through the alley back to your car. You hear footsteps. They’re getting faster. They’re getting closer…At that moment, you feel similar to the way a zebra feels when a lion leaps out from behind the brush. You feel fear. Fear is a natural reaction to a
- [What Does it Mean to Set Your Mind to Something and Does it Actually Work?](https://www.upwellness.com/mean-set-mind-something-actually-work/) - Poets, philosophers, politicians, and priests have all been trying to tell you the same thing. So have authors, songwriters, therapists, life coaches, and the people who make those inspirational quotes on distressed wood that you see in stores and the ones you see with pretty backgrounds online. If you “set your mind” to it...you can
- [Top 5 Questions to Ask Your Naturopathic Doctor](https://www.upwellness.com/questions-ask-naturopathic-doctor/) - We sat down with our own Dr. Joshua Levitt, N.D., and asked him what kind of questions his patients often ask him. Dr. Levitt’s unique approach is backed by an education that includes a degree in physiology from UCLA, a doctorate in naturopathic medicine from the prestigious Bastyr University, formal residency training in integrative medicine
- [Elevate Your Mood, Boost Immunity and More by Getting Creative](https://www.upwellness.com/elevate-mood-boost-immunity-getting-creative/) - If you’ve been feeling down, off, or out of sorts lately, it might be a good idea to take stock of your creative pursuits and hobbies. Are you taking the time to do what you love? Or are you so wrapped up in your job that you begin to forget that there’s more to life
- [Ladies, Try These 4 Easy Exercises to End Arm Jello for Good](https://www.upwellness.com/ladies-try-easy-exercises-end-arm-jello-good/) - Even though winter seems like it will never end, it is time to start preparing for summer and all of the warm-season clothing that comes along with it. Spagthhei sleeve tops, bathing suits, and strapless dresses that show off your arms and reveal your winter jello to the world. Instead of hiding in T-shirts, take
- [5 Great Reasons to Hug More: Science Says it Really Good for You](https://www.upwellness.com/great-reasons-hug-science-says-really-good/) - Are you a hugger? If not, it’s time to think about becoming one. Besides spreading great joy, hugging also has tremendous physical and mental health benefits. While not everyone feels super comfortable with close physical touch, hugs can elevate your mental and physical health. Here are some of the proven scientific benefits of hugging that
- [7 Tiny Tweaks You Can Make for a Huge Impact in 2020](https://www.upwellness.com/tiny-tweaks-make-huge-impact/) - You don’t have to call them resolutions or even habits, just call them tiny tweaks. Sometimes we overwhelm ourselves with massive lists of things we want to do differently. The “go big or go home” principal is not always the best thing and often sets us up for defeat. Sadly defeat doesn’t help to breed
- [5 Amazing Benefits of Manuka Honey and Why You Need More of It](https://www.upwellness.com/amazing-benefits-manuka-honey-need/) - Honey is called liquid gold for a reason. However, rare, expensive manuka honey is another step up, prized for its health benefits that are supposedly even more potent than those of traditional honey. It is created by bees that feed on the manuka bush in New Zealand, making it a type of specialty honey that
- [5 Things That May Cause Constipation and How to be More Regular](https://www.upwellness.com/things-may-cause-constipation-regular/) - Do you struggle in the bathroom? Do you experience digestive upset frequently and have trouble passing regular bowel movements? If so, you may be constipated. Many people simply ignore and write off constipation, chalking it up to a heavy meal or just a disrupted routine. Most of the time, constipation will go away on its
- [The #1 Reason to Use More Black Pepper](https://www.upwellness.com/1-reason-use-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
- [Merry Christmas!](https://www.upwellness.com/merry-christmas/) - Wishing all of our readers the best of the holiday season. The UpWellness team wishes you great things now and in the New Year to come. Stay safe, share love and always, always, be grateful! -The UpWellness Team
- [5 Signs You Are Magnesium Deficient and What You Can Do Now](https://www.upwellness.com/signs-magnesium-deficient-can-now/) - The mineral magnesium is a “cofactor” in more than 300 enzyme systems that energize and regulate activity throughout your body. To understand the importance of this vital mineral, let me tell you what would happen to your body if your magnesium levels suddenly plummeted… Your heartbeat would be erratic. Your thoughts would be muddled. Your
- [3 Balance Activities You Can Do at Home (and why you should)](https://www.upwellness.com/3-balance-activities-can-home/) - Sight, hearing, touch, smell and taste...the five senses. Today’s mind-expanding article by my team here at UpWellness is going to introduce you to your sixth sense. And I’m not talking about some psychic power or ESP… humans really do have a “sixth sense” that almost nobody ever talks about. It’s called "proprioception," and it is
- [How to Avoid Getting Caught Up In the Holiday Rush](https://www.upwellness.com/avoid-getting-caught-holiday-rush/) - If Jingle Bells has started playing on a loop in your head at ever-creasing speeds, and you have started to dread any mention of Christmas, you may be beginning to crack under the stress of the holiday rush. As you frantically try to bake a thousand cookies, plan a Christmas party, and buy the perfect
- [How to Make Your Own Healthy Plant-Based Vegan Pizza](https://www.upwellness.com/make-healthy-plant-based-vegan-pizza/) - I live just up the road from New Haven, Connecticut, which is home to a large Italian-American population who takes their pizza very seriously. The classic New Haven “apizza” comes with an ultra-thin crust that is cooked in a wood-fired oven until it’s extra crispy...almost burnt. Forgive me because I don’t want to start World
- [Be Grateful Always, It's Good for You and It's Good for Others](https://www.upwellness.com/grateful-always-good-good-others/) - 'Tis the season that calls us to “over-everything”…To overeat, overspend, over-socialize, and just plain ol’ overdo it all. Unfortunately, all this overdoing can cause us to become rather ungrateful and can lead to burnout pretty quickly. However, if we have a gameplan going into the holiday season that is devised to protect ourselves from becoming
- [The Primary Goal of a Naturopathic Physician: Getting on the Same Page](https://www.upwellness.com/primary-goal-naturopathic-physician-getting-page/) - We asked our own Dr. Joshua Levitt ND, to help us better understand the primary goal of a naturopathic physician is and what he strives for when dealing with patients. With millions of people each year seeking the best in holistic and conventional treatments, it is always a good idea to have a candid discussion
- [Where the Standard American Diet (SAD) Falls Short (and what you can do)](https://www.upwellness.com/standard-american-diet-sad-falls-short-can/) - For breakfast, it’s a bacon, egg, and cheese on an English muffin with a large coffee with extra cream and sugar. Lunch is a sub with ham and swiss, a bag of chips, and an energy drink. And dinner is usually a cheeseburger, fries, and a soda. Oh, and most days, every meal comes with
- [Raw Honey vs. "Regular" Honey: What's the Difference and Does it Really Matter?](https://www.upwellness.com/raw-honey-vs-regular-honey-whats-difference-really-matter/) - When people ask me if I have any pets, I like to tell them that I have about 60,000 of them. And it’s true...I have one dog (a Hungarian Vizsla named Raya) and about 59,999 bees who live in a hive I built in my backyard. (Only my queen bee has a name...she’s Sophia. The
- [Natural Treatments for Dry Skin that Actually Work](https://www.upwellness.com/natural-treatments-dry-skin-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](https://www.upwellness.com/fat-try-healthy-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](https://www.upwellness.com/9-signs-might-fibromyalgia/) - 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?](https://www.upwellness.com/help-bloated-night-can/) - 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](https://www.upwellness.com/tired-salad-creative-ways-get-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
- [Drinking This one Free and Simple Thing Before Meals Can Supercharge Weight Loss](https://www.upwellness.com/drinking-free-simple-thing-meals-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](https://www.upwellness.com/secret-weapon-makes-pineapple-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](https://www.upwellness.com/get-honey-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](https://www.upwellness.com/1-tea-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:
- [Eat The Oldest Cultivated Vegetable for Great Health](https://www.upwellness.com/eat-oldest-cultivated-vegetable-great-health/) - Cabbage is one of the oldest cultivated vegetables in existence, with records of its use going back to ancient Greek, Roman, and Celtic civilizations. Still considered a staple food in many households, it is no fluke that cabbage has withstood the test of time - it is oozing with nutrition that benefits every system of
- [3 Tips to Tame Your Angry Gut Naturally](https://www.upwellness.com/3-tips-tame-angry-gut-naturally/) - Early in my medical residency, I learned a lesson from one of my mentors that continues to serve me well today. He told me that whenever I was faced with a “complex” patient—a person with medical problems in numerous body systems, including gastrointestinal problems—that I should start by treating the gut. The idea was that
- [7 Superfood Toppings for Your Morning Whole Grain Toast](https://www.upwellness.com/7-superfood-toppings-for-your-morning-whole-grain-toast/) - Bread and water can so easily be toast and tea… The author of this little bit of wisdom remains unknown...but it sure is true. I love the idea of how easy it can be to elevate the simple things in life and turn them into something special. Now, don’t get me wrong...there’s nothing wrong with
- [Can Light Therapy Really Cure Your Wrinkles?](https://www.upwellness.com/can-light-therapy-cure-wrinkles/) - Creams, serums, masks, collagen supplements, home remedies, peels, microdermabrasion, and beauty IVs. There always seems to be some new fad in the skincare world, claiming that it’s the next best thing. The latest and some claim the greatest, comes in the form of LED light therapy. A remedy that can vanish wrinkles, eliminate acne, reduce
- [Is Being a Habitual Tea Drinker a Good Thing?](https://www.upwellness.com/habitual-tea-drinker-good-thing/) - You’ve most likely heard the saying on UpWellness before, “it is possible to have too much of a good thing.” For instance, too much water can cause hyponatremia, or low salt in the blood, leading to symptoms more severe than dehydration. Of course, that is not to say that water isn’t good for you; in
- [Surprising Health Benefits of This Delicious and Aromatic Fall Spice](https://www.upwellness.com/surprising-health-benefits-delicious-aromatic-fall-spice/) - Here’s a trivia question for you: Which US state is known as The Nutmeg State? Here’s your hint-- it’s where I live. The answer is...Connecticut! And now, the more important question: Why is my home called the nutmeg state. It’s not a tale that we should be terribly proud of, but the story goes that
- [Why You Should Not Stop Eating Grains](https://www.upwellness.com/not-stop-eating-grains/) - “Oh beautiful, for spacious skies, for amber waves of grain” It’s an iconic American anthem, and the first lyric is about...wheat. But, these days, those flowing fields of wheat have become a nutritional battleground. It’s hard to believe that the tiny seeds of these grass-like plants have caused so much controversy and confusion. This article
- [How to Wake Up and Start Your Day With More Energy (naturally)](https://www.upwellness.com/wake-start-day-energy-naturally/) - Ever wonder why it’s called an “alarm” clock? It’s because that harsh buzzer, loud radio, or ear piercing beep is designed to cause...alarm. And, if your goal is to “win” the day, waking up in a state of alarm is probably not a great way to get started. Here at UpWellness, we believe that sleep
- [Make This Yummy Soda That Is Great for Your Gut](https://www.upwellness.com/make-yummy-soda-great-gut/) - Not only is making your own fizzy soft drinks fun, easy, and inexpensive, but they also taste great and are good for you too. Regular soda is packed with sugar and artificial ingredients like colors and flavors that can be attributed to many health problems such as obesity and diabetes. You can feel good about
- [10 Ways Your Mood Impacts Your Health](https://www.upwellness.com/ways-mood-impacts-health/) - The term “mind-body” is widely used in natural medicine offices, healing centers, and yoga studios. You have most certainly heard it before. Generally the term “mind-body” refers to the idea that the mind and the body are connected in a bidirectional way…meaning that the mind can influence the body, and the body can influence the
- [The Top 5 Spices Everyone Should Use Daily and Why](https://www.upwellness.com/top-spices-everyone-use-daily/) - For thousands of years, spices have played an integral role in human history. They were once a major driver of the global economy and a cornerstone of natural healing all over the world. The search for spices drove explorers to new lands, new worlds were discovered thanks to the spice trade, and kingdoms were won
- [The Inflammation and Obesity Connection](https://www.upwellness.com/inflammation-obesity-connection/) - Fire is our friend...right? Humans learning how to harness the power of fire was one of our greatest achievements and one that is responsible for life as we know it today. Besides the basic necessities like cooking and heating...who doesn't enjoy a cozy campfire or a candlelit dinner? But, when that campfire escapes the fire
- [Help! I Have Acne and I am Not a Teenager](https://www.upwellness.com/help-acne-not-teenager/) - When I saw Tania in my waiting room, I knew immediately why she was there. I could see it on her face...literally. She was 48 years old and had acne like a teenager. She wasn’t pleased. This was entirely new for her and had started in the last year as her menstrual cycle was becoming
- [Don't Be Fooled By Inflammation: Here's What You Need to Know](https://www.upwellness.com/dont-fooled-inflammation-heres-need-know/) - If you tried to name one word that has spent the most time on headlines and alternative news articles in the last few years, inflammation would probably be at the top of the list. Unfortunately, there is a lot of misinformation surrounding inflammation, and it is often portrayed as a villain in the media. While
- [What Your Dark Circles May Be Trying to Tell You](https://www.upwellness.com/what-do-dark-circles-under-your-eyes-mean/) - Anyone who has ever pulled an all-nighter knows what to expect when they look in the mirror the next day. Dark, puffy circles under the eyes. Medical school is no exception and for many physicians, those dark circles under the eyes (we call it periorbital edema, infraorbital venous stasis, or infraorbital hyperpigmentation) are an occupational
- [Top 5 Health Benefits of Asparagus (and how to eat more of it)](https://www.upwellness.com/top-5-health-benefits-asparagus-eat/) - Yes, it makes your pee smell weird. But this is a small price to pay for all the fantastic benefits of this nutritious veggie. It’s time to enhance your enjoyment of asparagus by exploring new and exciting ways to cook and prepare these green stalks. Here are our favorite health benefits of asparagus and how
- [5 Ways to Beat the Afternoon Slump](https://www.upwellness.com/5-ways-beat-afternoon-slump/) - 780.79 That’s the diagnostic (ICD-10) code for “malaise and fatigue,” which is one of the most common diagnostic codes in all of medicine. Basically, it means that the patient is tried. Although fatigue can be a symptom of just about every medical condition there is, most cases are not related to a serious underlying disease.
- [Walking The Right Way Matters: Are you Making These Common Mistakes?](https://www.upwellness.com/walking-right-way-matters-making-common-mistakes/) - It’s unlikely that you think much about how you walk. You just, do it, right? Well, if you’re walking for exercise (and you should be), there is a right way and a wrong way to go about it. Though it seems like a no brainer, walking properly actually takes effort, and a proper stride and
- [Worried About Cancer but Afraid to Admit It?](https://www.upwellness.com/worried-cancer-afraid-admit/) - Cancer. It inspires so much fear that many people refuse to even say the word. Just about everyone is afraid of the dreaded “Big C.” And It’s easy to understand why: cancer is an insidious disease which can strike anyone, anytime, and it’s often deadly. To make matters worse, many of the current treatment options
- [Research Says: Eat This in the Morning](https://www.upwellness.com/research-says-eat-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 The popular
- [7 Ways Evening Primrose Oil is Good For You (we love #3)](https://www.upwellness.com/evening-primrose-oil-good-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
- [What You Might Not Know About LED Lights But Should](https://www.upwellness.com/might-not-know-led-lights/) - 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
- [Never Put This on a Burn: What to Do First](https://www.upwellness.com/never-put-burn-first/) - Burns are some of the most common household injuries, yet so many people have no clue what to do when they accidentally bump into that hot pan straight from the oven or get a little too close to that curling iron. It’s time to set the record straight, dispel some incorrect assumptions, and help you
- [The Uncovered Benefits of Forest Bathing](https://www.upwellness.com/uncovered-benefits-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.
- [How to Sneak More Flax Into Your Diet and Why You Should](https://www.upwellness.com/sneak-flax-diet/) - 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](https://www.upwellness.com/eat-more-papaya-here-why-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
- [9 Dressings That Won't Kill Your Salad](https://www.upwellness.com/9-dressings-wont-kill-salad/) - One of my all-time patient stories came from a 400 pound man who told me that every day, he ate a big salad for lunch and dinner every day. At 400 pounds, I had to assume that his “salads” probably looked quite a bit different than mine. So I asked… and I was right. In
- [What is Progressive Muscle Relaxation and How Can It Help Me?](https://www.upwellness.com/progressive-muscle-relaxation-can-help/) - This week, I had a patient come in to see me with complaints of neck pain that radiated down into his right arm and hand. I did an orthopedic and neurologic exam, which not only confirmed my suspicions that he had a nerve impingement but also made it clear that the muscles in his neck
- [3 Lemon Balm Recipes and Other Great Ways to Use Lemon Balm](https://www.upwellness.com/lemon-balm-recipes-great-ways-use-lemon-balm/) - When we first moved to our current home about 6 years ago, we brought transplants of some of our favorite plants from our old house, hoping that they would like their new home as much as we did. One of those plants was a small root cutting of Melissa officianalis, also known as lemon balm.
- [7 Ways to Use Calendula For Health](https://www.upwellness.com/ways-use-calendula-health/) - In my days as a naturopathic medical student, oh so many years ago, one of my jobs on the Bastyr University campus was to manage the botanical medicine laboratory. This was a facility that we built right next to the botanical medicine gardens for the purposes of taking the plants from the gardens and turning
- [Here's How to Use Quinoa For Desert...Yummy](https://www.upwellness.com/heres-use-quinoa-desert-yummy/) - Sometimes, the easiest route to improving your diet comes from where you might least expect it...dessert! Eating a minimally processed, whole food, plant-based diet does not need to feel like a huge sacrifice. And it certainly doesn’t mean that you need to eat nothing but salad for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Whole grains like quinoa
- [7 Plant Proteins You Should Be Eating and Why](https://www.upwellness.com/plant-proteins-should-eating/) - If you’ve been involved in any discussion on this issue, you’ve probably heard that plant foods which contain amino acids (the building blocks of protein) need to be combined in order to form a complete protein. The idea is that plants like beans, grains, and legumes contain most, but not all, of the essential amino
- [Science Backed Pros and Cons of Barefoot Running](https://www.upwellness.com/science-backed-pros-cons-barefoot-running/) - A toddler’s first pair of shoes is often celebrated as a milestone. In fact, most parents get their baby their first pair before they even learn to walk. And when baby outgrows that first pair of shoes, many families have a tradition of preserving them in bronze for posterity. What most of us (and our
- [5 Supercharged Seeds You Don't Want to Ignore and How to Use Them](https://www.upwellness.com/supercharged-seeds-dont-ignore-use/) - The term “nuts and seeds” has a nice ring to it...and when I give nutritional advice to my patients and my readers...I often make a general statement about including more of both. But I have recently realized that I should probably be a bit more specific in my advice. Nuts and seeds may sound good
- [Day Hike Essentials: What to Put in Your Pack](https://www.upwellness.com/day-hike-essentials-put-pack/) - Every so often, an article by my UpWellness team here on our blog hits really close to home. Such is the case with this one. Many of you know that I am an avid hiker...my wife and I (and our dog) are out on the trails every morning. We all much prefer exercising rather than
- [Perfect Summer Barbecue Menu That Won't Bust Your Healthy Agenda](https://www.upwellness.com/perfect-summer-barbecue-menu-healthy-agenda/) - If the grill in my backyard could talk...it would tell a very different story than most American barbeques. The typical barbeque is a very meaty affair: hot dogs, burgers, chicken breasts, steaks, ribs...you know the routine. We use our grill often in the summertime, but for a very different type of meal. Fish and vegetables
- [5 Best Plant-Based Breakfast Recipes You Will Love](https://www.upwellness.com/best-plant-based-breakfast-recipes-love/) - One of my all-time favorite quotes about health and nutrition comes from Michael Pollan in his book In Defense of Food, where he says, “Eat Food. Not Too Much. Mostly Plants.” Seven words that say so much. The “eat food” part refers to the practice of eating real, whole, minimally processed foods. The “not too
- [How to Go From Recliner to Running 3 Miles and Do It Right](https://www.upwellness.com/go-recliner-running-3-miles-right/) - Running. It seems like it should be so simple and inexpensive, right? Well, the market for gear related to running (shoes, apparel, fitness trackers, etc.) is in the neighborhood of $20 billion dollars annually in the US and growing every year. Maybe it’s time that you consider breaking into it...I know it can seem daunting,
- [What You Never Knew About Protein and How to Get More](https://www.upwellness.com/never-knew-protein-get-more/) - When I saw an advertisement for protein-enriched water, I knew that we had finally reached a tipping point. We have become totally protein obsessed. There are three foundational macronutrients: Carbohydrate, Fat, and Protein. When it comes to carbohydrate and fat, even people with entry-level nutrition knowledge can agree that there are “good” and “bad” versions.
- [Health Benefits of Raspberries and How to Eat More](https://www.upwellness.com/health-benefits-raspberries-eat/) - Just this morning on my daily hike, I spotted a flash of red on the side of the trail. A closer look and a cautious approach though the thorns and I pulled out a perfectly ripe red raspberry. Finding wild berries are one of life’s great pleasures, and for me, raspberries are at the top
- [Ready to Try a Plant Based Diet? Here are Some Benefits](https://www.upwellness.com/ready-try-plant-based-diet-benefits/) - One definition of the word “medicine” is a substance or preparation that is used in the treatment of disease. And by that definition, most people think of the pills inside of those little orange bottles that you pick up at the pharmacy. And it’s true. Medications (drugs) can indeed be medicine. But they are certainly
- [This Happens After You Eat Organic For Just One Week](https://www.upwellness.com/happens-eat-organic-just-one-week/) - One of the most common nutrition questions that I get from my patients and my readers is this one: Is organic food better? Here’s the short answer...YES. It’s true that organically grown produce tends to be more expensive, and many people question whether the increased cost is justified. There is also an ongoing controversy about
- [5 Healthy Ways to Get Your Watermelon Fix](https://www.upwellness.com/healthy-ways-get-watermelon-fix/) - Watermelon. It’s a summer staple in our house. We’re purists about it most of the time...meaning that big triangular wedges are how we usually serve it as a summertime snack. But, there’s good reason to think outside the box when it comes to watermelon. The sweet fruit can be used in all sorts of ways
- [Science Says: Spend This Much Time a Week in Nature for Biggest Benefit](https://www.upwellness.com/science-says-spend-much-time-week-nature-biggest-benefit/) - 17 minutes per day. 120 minutes per week. 6,240 minutes (that’s 104 hours) per year. Can you afford to spend that much time on your health and wellbeing? I sure hope so...because there is no natural medicine treatment protocol that is easier than this one. All you need to do is go outside. Not
- [Top Summer Health Hazards and How to Stay Safe](https://www.upwellness.com/top-summer-health-hazards-stay-safe/) - Summertime...and the livin’ is easy. It’s true, but there’s a catch. With the warmer weather comes a variety of different health and medical issues that we don’t even need to consider at other times during the year. My team at UpWellness put together a primer on the top summertime health hazards and what you can
- [How to Use an Essential Oil Diffuser and 17 Great Blends](https://www.upwellness.com/use-essential-oil-diffuser-great-blends/) - Have you ever seen that hilarious experiment where they line up a group of people with their dogs and try to guess which dog belongs to which person? Although there are usually a few surprises, it’s generally pretty easy to tell who belongs to who. And recently, in my office, I encountered a similar phenomenon
- [The Scary Truth About Not Eating Enough Fruits and Veggies](https://www.upwellness.com/scary-truth-not-eating-enough-fruits-veggies/) - Here at UpWellness, we’re more interested in providing practical and sustainable advice than jumping on the bandwagon of the latest trends. In nearly 20 years of clinical practice, I’ve seen every conceivable version of that bandwagon go in and out of style, often while the most crucial health advice remains as true as it ever
- [4 Ways Your Cell Phone Addiction is Destroying Your Health and More](https://www.upwellness.com/ways-cell-phone-addiction-destroying-health/) - Did you catch the latest headlines about teenagers growing bony “horns” on the back of their skulls as a result of excessive use of smartphones? As usual, the mainstream media overstated the message in the original study...but it may not be entirely “fake news” either. There is no question that smartphones they are changing our
- [3 Summer Salads To Take To Your Next Picnic](https://www.upwellness.com/summer-salads-take-next-picnic/) - These chilled, healthy side salads are portable, flavorful, and unique additions to any picnic or backyard party. Be sure to make extra because everyone is sure to love your dish! Tropical fruit salad This naturally sweet, citrusy fruit salad is sure to be a hit at your next get together. Make it the night before
- [Why Do You Have Smelly Feet and Natural Remedies that Work](https://www.upwellness.com/smelly-feet-natural-remedies-work/) - You wouldn’t think that such a simple request could cause so much anxiety…But when I ask a patient to remove their shoes and socks so that I can examine their feet, I can feel the tension brewing immediately. And then the apologies start. I’m so sorry...my feet are gross. I apologize, my feet smell awful.
- [What Is Carob and Why is It So Amazing?](https://www.upwellness.com/what-is-carob-and-why-is-it-so-amazing/) - Chocolate lovers beware and please don’t lose your cool...this article is all about carob. For decades, hippies and natural health advocates have tried to convince people that carob is a healthy alternative to chocolate, but chocolate lovers never really bought in. Of course, strong evidence now exists that suggests good quality dark chocolate is not
- [7 Reasons Why You Need More Green in Your Home and Office](https://www.upwellness.com/reasons-need-green-home-office/) - Although I claim no real skill in it...I have always been fascinated by interior design and the effect it can have on the way we feel about a space. Of course, each of us has our own sense of style and what makes us feel welcome and comfortable, but I’d be willing to bet that
- [7 Ways to Make Water More Fun](https://www.upwellness.com/ways-make-water-fun/) - "It’s sooo boring. It doesn’t taste like anything. I’d rather drink something fizzy." Those are three of the most common complaints that I hear when I boldly suggest that my patients try drinking more water. When I hear these responses, my first reaction is to remind them that we should all feel blessed that we
- [Research Reveals that 40% of Your Happiness Comes From This](https://www.upwellness.com/research-reveals-happiness-comes-this/) - Don’t Worry. Be Happy. Bobby McFerrin made it sound so easy...right? There are millions of people who wish that it was that simple. The quest for happiness is often elusive, even for those who truly have everything they really need. Although it’s a bit more involved than the song suggests, there is plenty of well-validated
- [The Surprising Connection Between a Migraine and Risk of Diabetes](https://www.upwellness.com/connection-migraine-risk-diabetes/) - If you pay any attention to debates on any scientific subject, you’re bound to hear the term correlation does not imply causation. This commonly used phrase suggests that an observed correlation between two variables does not mean there is a cause and effect relationship between the two. Two commonly cited examples of this are: Ice
- [How to Break a Fast Correctly... and the #1 thing you should NEVER eat](https://www.upwellness.com/break-fast-correctly-1-thing-never-eat/) - Sometimes, less is more. It’s an adage that applies in many domains within our lives...and in the modern world, it most certainly applies to food. A large volume of research demonstrates that consuming fewer calories leads to better health. Fasting has been used as a medical treatment for centuries and is a rich tradition in
- [7 Benefits of Fresh Air That You Don't Want to Miss](https://www.upwellness.com/7-benefits-fresh-air-dont-want-miss/) - When you were younger, you might remember your mother telling you to get outside and get some fresh air. That could have been because you were driving her nuts (most likely) or the fact that she knew that fresh air was good for the body and the mind. Today we struggle with preoccupations indoors like
- [8 Warm Weather Smoothies for all day Energy](https://www.upwellness.com/8-warm-weather-smoothies-day-energy/) - I’m sitting on my back deck, working outside for the first time all year so this post couldn’t be more timely. Memorial day is right around the corner but today is the first day with temps over 75º here in CT this spring. Ahhhh….finally! When you learn to pay attention to the signals from your
- [Lower Your Cortisol in 3 Easy Steps](https://www.upwellness.com/lower-cortisol-3-easy-steps/) - Remember Tom and Jerry? Tom was a cat, always on the hunt and Jerry was the mouse who usually narrowly escaped. Poor Jerry was always under lots of stress. When a mouse sees a cat, stress hormones (including cortisol and adrenaline) quickly flood the mouse’s bloodstream. Those hormones initiate the “fight or flight” reaction that
- [Replace These Modern No Good Grains with These](https://www.upwellness.com/replace-modern-no-good-grains/) - Sometimes the best lessons a doctor can learn come from patients themselves. Such is the case with this story about one of my bread-loving patients who suffers from intense gastrointestinal reactions to wheat and gluten. Of course, she eats gluten-free, and she pays dearly whenever she “cheats” or accidentally gets exposed. But that all changed
- [3 Easy and Delicious Spring Dishes to Celebrate the Season](https://www.upwellness.com/easy-delicious-spring-dishes-celebrate-season/) - The asparagus in the market is looking really good lately. And have you noticed that the price of strawberries has been going down in the last few weeks? Wonder why? Of course, many factors go into the quality and pricing of produce at the market, but one of the most important is-- seasonal availability. When
- [Do These 7 Things to Protect Your Lower Back](https://www.upwellness.com/do-these-things-protect-lower-back/) - There’s a common saying in orthopedics that patients DO NOT like to hear. Here’s how it goes: Once a back pain patient...always a back pain patient. Depressing, right? And certainly not what you want to hear when you’re in agony. Unfortunately, the clinical research on low back pain suggests that there is some truth in
- [Stop the Sting of Poison Ivy Fast and Naturally](https://www.upwellness.com/stop-poison-ivy-fast-naturally/) - As a naturopathic doctor and an amateur naturalist, I try to avoid thinking about particular plants or animals as good or bad. I understand that all living organisms are a part of the bigger ecosystem, and each species has its own unique role in the health of the whole system. But, (and it’s a big
- [Never Do This to Your Blister (do this instead)](https://www.upwellness.com/never-do-this-blister-instead/) - Many of you are aware that instead of going to the gym like many people, I head for the woods every morning and go for a hike. It’s my exercise, my outdoor time, my meditation, and some quality time with my wife all rolled into one. One of the other consequences of this daily routine
- [Start Your Day With These Delicious and Nutritious Breakfast Bowls](https://www.upwellness.com/delicious-nutritous-breakfast-bowls/) - As a rule, I’m not one of those people who takes pictures of my food. But as with most any “rule” there are exceptions. The picture below is of a most beautiful (and delicious) breakfast bowl that I got at a local coffee shop last week. (I sent it to my wife with a note
- [Is Your Furniture Making You Old and Sick?](https://www.upwellness.com/furniture-making-old-sick/) - Tragically, the average American is exposed to over 200 synthetic (and potentially toxic) chemicals even before they leave the house. They are in our food and water, our personal care products, our “cleaning” products, our clothing, our appliances, and our building materials. And they are “off-gassing” from our furniture into the very air we breathe.
- [The Top 7 Dirtiest Places in Your Bathroom](https://www.upwellness.com/top-dirtiest-places-bathroom/) - One of our favorite (and most disgusting) family stories happened a few years ago at the train station in downtown New Haven, Connecticut. That fateful day...me my wife, and our three children were headed to NYC on the train, and Union Station was our starting point. Before I get to what happened, I need you
- [5 Reasons to Add Flaxseed Oil to Your Diet](https://www.upwellness.com/reasons-add-flaxseed-oil-diet/) - Botanically speaking, the plant is called Linum usitatissimum which roughly translates to “useful linen” which it is indeed. Linum is more commonly known as flax...which is one of the most useful plants in the natural world. The archeological record demonstrates the earliest use of wild flax dates back over 30,000 years to the paleolithic era
- [Twisted Tacos 3 Ways ( #2 might surprise you)](https://www.upwellness.com/twisted-tacos-3-ways-2-might-surprise/) - I have often joked that if the human body is about 70% water, the other 30% of mine is made of fish tacos. I grew up in sunny Southern California, where Mexican food is the staple cuisine...and a good fish taco remains one of my greatest pleasures. As a long time taco connoisseur, I also
- [Want to Add 10 Years to Your Life? Researchers Say do This](https://www.upwellness.com/add-10-years-life-researchers-say-do-this/) - The long slow fade. You’ve probably seen it happen to someone you love. It refers to that last phase of a person’s life when their health steadily declines, often punctuated by a major health crisis every few years. The recovery from each of these events is slow, and never quite brings the person backs to
- [5 Things You Get With Chronic Stress](https://www.upwellness.com/things-you-get-with-chronic-stress/) - Your car broke down at night in a bad part of town, and you’re walking on a dark and empty street. You hear footsteps coming up behind you… Your heart rate speeds up, and blood floods your muscles to prepare you to run for your life. You’ve probably heard the term “fight or flight”
- [Why Family Mealtime is So Important (and you should do it more)](https://www.upwellness.com/family-mealtime-important/) - Back in the day, families would come together each evening around the dinner table. Here stories would be shared, and time would be spent bonding and recapping on the day. Meals brought families together, and some would say, kept families together. Today, we live in a very hurried culture. Everyone is always going, going, going.
- [The Best Nutrients for Healthy Eyes](https://www.upwellness.com/best-nutrients-healthy-eyes/) - It’s pretty rare for me to see a 75-year-old man break down into tears in my office. But it happened last week...I’ll tell you why. This man has macular degeneration and glaucoma, and he is progressively losing his vision. Of course, we discussed his conventional and natural treatment options...but I also asked him how he
- [Research Has Discovered Why Time Flies as We Age](https://www.upwellness.com/research-discovered-time-flies-age/) - It may be true that time flies when you’re having fun...but doesn’t it sometimes seem like it flies when you’re not having fun as well? Our relationship with the passage of time and how it influences our mood and behavior is a subject that has always fascinated social scientists. Studies on happiness throughout the lifespan
- [7 Ways to Combat Seasonal Allergies Naturally](https://www.upwellness.com/combat-seasonal-allergies-naturally/) - Springtime brings many gifts. Flowers are blooming, honey bees are hard at work, and the warmer weather welcomes us to spend time outdoors. But there are unwanted gifts as well. The air is filled with pollen this time of year, and many of my patients are stressed out and suffering from the wheezing and sneezing
- ["Right On" Thyme](https://www.upwellness.com/right-on-thyme/) - Because of its name and its reputation, Thyme is an herbal medicine all-star. The health food store in my home town is named after it (Thyme and Season), Simon and Garfunkel wrote an iconic song with its name in the title (Parsley, Sage, Rosemary, and Thyme), it’s a featured herb in many world cuisines, and
- [Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Coconut Oil Pulling](https://www.upwellness.com/everything-wanted-know-coconut-oil-pulling/) - The first time I heard about it, I just couldn’t get past the name. “Oil Pulling” sounded so strange…and the thought of pulling oil just didn’t make any sense. As it turns out, this ancient oral hygiene practice has become quite popular, and proponents claim that it’s excellent for treating a wide range of problems
- [Walk This Way for a Healthier Brain](https://www.upwellness.com/walk-way-healthier-brain/) - The title of today’s article brought me back to 1986, and the iconic collaboration between Aerosmith and Run-DMC on the song Walk This Way. Here we are 33 years later in 2019, and a book was just released last month about how that song changed American music forever. We all know that walking is
- [Humans Twisting of Food Causes Major Health Issues](https://www.upwellness.com/humans-twisting-food-causes-major-health-issues/) - If you ask a zookeeper or a veterinarian about what a particular species of animal eats, they’ll tell you that the animal has “a diet” which is based on what that animal might find (or hunt) in nature. Animals have a diet, but humans go on a diet-- big difference. One of the biggest drivers of
- [3 Ways to Reset Your Body After a Long Winter](https://www.upwellness.com/ways-reset-body-long-winter/) - Although we don’t hibernate like bears, we do tend to slow down a bit during the winter months. Many people, especially those in areas that have a heavy winter, feel a little sluggish and not quite as energetic during the cold and snowy season. As spring approaches, the days last longer and the warm air
- [Stop Eating Store-Bought Chocolate - Do This Instead](https://www.upwellness.com/stop-eating-store-bought-chocolate-instead/) - My wife and I recently had the good fortune to be able to take a short vacation to Belize in Central America. One of the highlights of our trip was a visit to a cacao farm where they produce chocolate using the traditional Mayan methods. We started with the trees, which were heavy with cacao
- [How Avocados Can Halt Diabetes and How to Eat More of Them](https://www.upwellness.com/avocados-halt-diabetes-eat-more/) - I grew up in Southern California where having an avocado tree in your yard was not at all uncommon. There was a tree in my neighborhood that would produce so many avocados that I remember playing stickball type games with unripe ones. I think of those memories every time I wince at the price of
- [Functional Movement Training: Why it's so Good for You](https://www.upwellness.com/functional-movement-training-good/) - She looked down when I asked...and then she muttered something about how she needs to get back to the gym. That’s usually how the conversation goes when I ask my patients about exercise. They’re often surprised when I suggest that they save their money and just cancel their membership. Gym memberships only work if you
- [Want Great Skin? Eat More of These Delicious Foods](https://www.upwellness.com/great-skin-eat-delicious-foods/) - The global skincare industry is worth nearly $150 Billion… Sadly, most of it is just window dressing. What the skincare industry wants you to believe is that you can apply their creams, balms, ointments, lotions, and serums to treat your skin from the outside. What they don’t seem to understand is that the skin is
- [Try These Herbs and Delicious Recipes to Heal Your Gut](https://www.upwellness.com/herbs-delicious-recipes-heal-gut/) - Hippocrates was way ahead of his time. It was over 2000 years ago when he said that “all disease begins in the gut” and although the “all” part of his statement is an overstatement...he was most definitely onto something. Gastrointestinal problems like gas, bloating, indigestion, diarrhea, constipation, acid reflux, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and inflammatory
- [Building the Perfect Healthy Pizza (these ideas will blow your palate away)](https://www.upwellness.com/building-perfect-healthy-pizza-ideas-palate-away/) - I live just up the road from New Haven, Connecticut. New Haven is famous for two things: Yale University Pizza New Haven is home to a large Italian-American population, and we take our pizza very seriously here. The classic New Haven “apizza” comes with an ultra-thin crust that is cooked in a woodfired oven
- [Why You Should Eat Dandelion Greens in the Spring](https://www.upwellness.com/eat-dandelion-greens-spring/) - I’m not sure who said it first, but I’ve always loved the phrase: One man’s garbage is a another man’s gold. I find it to be a true statement in many areas of life...including right outside in my front yard. Most people consider dandelions a noxious weed and every spring I see neighbors out there
- [Don't be Fooled: Childhood Obesity on the Rise](https://www.upwellness.com/childhood-obesity-on-rise/) - Does the name “Augustus Gloop” sound familiar? Augustus was one of the main characters in the Roald Dahl’s famous book, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. He was a greedy child who was obsessed with chocolate...and he had a weight problem as a result. There have been two Hollywood movie adaptations of the book. The first
- [What Clutter Has To Do With Your Health](https://www.upwellness.com/clutter-has-to-do-with-health/) - When they rolled in the heavy equipment and finally broke ground, everybody in town was excited. The vacant lot right on the main drag in town was finally going to be something. We all envisioned a cool new restaurant or cafe. A unique grocery store like Trader Joe’s maybe. Or maybe a fun indoor playspace
- [Purslane 3 Ways: A Delicious and Nutritious "Weed" You Can Eat](https://www.upwellness.com/purslane-delicious-nutritious-weed-can-eat/) - What is a weed? A plant whose virtues have yet to be discovered. -Ralph Waldo Emerson Emerson was right. And I would add that the definition of a weed depends largely on where it grows...and who you ask. If it’s growing in the cracks in your walkway, even I might call common purslane a weed.
- [Delicious Ways to Drink More Green Tea (and why you should)](https://www.upwellness.com/delicious-ways-drink-green-tea/) - I have a quick quiz for you today: Q1: What is the most consumed beverage in the world? A: Easy one...water. Q2: What is the second most consumed beverage in the world? A: It’s not coffee. It’s not Coca-Cola. It’s not beer. It’s tea. Camellia sinensis is an evergreen shrub that is
- [Are You Storing These 11 Foods Wrong?](https://www.upwellness.com/you-storing-foods-wrong/) - Temperature, humidity, light, dark, air circulation...these are all factors that can play a huge role in how well (or badly) your food stays fresh and healthy. And sadly, when it comes to proper food storage techniques, most people get it wrong. This handy article from my team at UpWellness is one that you’ll probably want
- [10 Ways to Enjoy More Water (and why you should)](https://www.upwellness.com/ways-enjoy-water-why-should/) - Are you one of those people who carry a water bottle around all the time? I admit it...I’m not. I’m just not a thirsty person, but that does not mean that I don’t need water. Here at UpWellness, we talk about non-pharmaceutical medicines all the time. Food is medicine, movement is medicine, sleep is medicine,
- [Do These Things to Keep Your Brain Young and Healthy](https://www.upwellness.com/things-keep-brain-young-healthy/) - The landscape of pharmaceutical research results for Alzheimer's treatment is littered with failure. In fact, 99.6 percent of all Alzheimer's treatments which underwent testing between 2002 and 2012 did not make it through human clinical trials. The NHS spends about 480 million dollars per year on Alzheimer's research, and researchers from all over the world
- [What is Grounding and Why You Should Do It](https://www.upwellness.com/what-grounding-why-you-should-do-it/) - “It’s all connected” is a phrase that can be applied appropriately in virtually any industry or any field of study, and health and medicine is no exception. Being part of something larger than yourself is good for you physically, psychologically, and spiritually. Given the importance of connection, it should come as no surprise that feeling
- [Early Warning Signs of Alzheimer's  Everyone Should Know](https://www.upwellness.com/early-signs-alzheimers-everyone-know/) - Sadly, the landscape of pharmaceutical research results for Alzheimer's treatment is littered with failure. In fact, 99.6 percent of all Alzheimer's treatments which underwent testing between 2002 and 2012 did not make it past clinical trials. The NHS spends about 480 million dollars per year on Alzheimer's research, and researchers from all over the world
- [Why You Should Drink This Popular Breakfast Cereal](https://www.upwellness.com/drink-popular-breakfast-cereal/) - There was a time not too long ago when “non-dairy creamer” in those little plastic cups was the only milk alternative there was. (Interestingly, many of those coffee creamer products actually contain ingredients derived from milk!) Today though, store shelves are brimming with milk alternatives, many of which are great choices for people who are
- [Heart Attack vs. Heartburn...Which is it?](https://www.upwellness.com/heart-attack-vs-heartburn/) - One of my best friends is an ER doctor. We were talking shop recently, and I asked him how many of the people who come to his ER with complaints of chest pain have a life-threatening cardiac problem. He didn’t have an exact number, but he thought it was definitely less than 10%. He was
- [3 Dairy and Gluten Free Desserts that Rock](https://www.upwellness.com/dairy-gluten-free-desserts-rock/) - “What else is there to eat?” That’s a question that patients frequently ask me whenever I suggest a trial period of eliminating wheat and dairy from their diet. I totally understand...many people eat wheat and dairy at every single meal. Breakfast is cereal with milk. Lunch is a sandwich with cheese. And dinner is cheesy
- [9 Reasons Why Your Ears are Ringing](https://www.upwellness.com/reasons-ears-ringing/) - Have your ears been ringing? The famous old wives’ tale says that when your ears ring, it means that someone is talking about you. Some people even take it a step further and believe that if the ringing is in the right ear, someone is saying something good about you, but if it’s in the
- [10 Ways to Stop Overeating Without Feeling Deprived](https://www.upwellness.com/stop-overeating-without-feeling-deprived/) - One of my all-time favorite scientific experiments (yes, I have a list of favorites) is the “marshmallow study” that started at Stanford University in 1960. In the study, a researcher brings a 4-year-old child into a room with a table with a plate containing a single marshmallow. Then, the experimenter tells the child that he
- [These Gourmet Sleepytime Tonics Really Work and Are Delicious Too](https://www.upwellness.com/gourmet-sleepytime-tonics-work/) - It’s time for all of us to redefine what “medicine” is. For many people, the word medicine conjures up images of orange plastic bottles that you pick up at the pharmacy. While it is undoubtedly true that the pills inside those bottles are medicines… there are many more medicines in our lives that aren’t pills
- [Why This Is the Best All Around Exercise Ever (and loads of fun too)](https://www.upwellness.com/best-around-exercise-ever-loads-fun/) - The least expensive gym in my town advertises that they charge $10/month (it’s really more like $18 if you add up all the fees) and the most expensive one charges $85/month. That’s why, every day when I lace up my hiking boots, I feel like I’m saving a bundle. And yes, I lace up those
- [10 Ways to End Bunion Pain Without Surgery](https://www.upwellness.com/end-bunion-pain-without-surgery/) - For an otherwise very well put together 80-year-old woman, the huge hole in her right shoe was a shocker...that is, until I saw her foot. Her big toe was pointing sideways and there, at the base of her big toe was an enormous bunion. It was so large that there was no way that it
- [Natural Fixes for Painful Feet](https://www.upwellness.com/natural-fixes-painful-feet/) - It’s hard to be happy when your feet hurt. In my practice, I have seen countless patients who have long term chronic illnesses that all started with a painful foot condition. It seems crazy that a problem like diabetes or heart disease could begin in the feet...but it happens all the time. Here’s why: Painful
- [Why Catnip Drives Your Feline Wild and What it Can Do for You](https://www.upwellness.com/catnip-drives-feline-wild-what-do-for-you/) - I was sitting at the kitchen table when our family dog Raya started going absolutely nuts. She was going back and forth between looking out the back window and pawing at the door, desperate to get outside. I jumped up to see what all the commotion was about and quickly understood. A neighborhood cat had
- [3 Breakfast Smoothies That Taste Like Dessert](https://www.upwellness.com/breakfast-smoothies-taste-like-dessert/) - “Breakfast like a king. Lunch like a prince. Dinner like a pauper.” We all know that starting the day with a healthy, nutrient-dense meal is solid advice, but yet this remains the exact opposite of what so many people do. The common practice of eating cereal, pastries, and sweetened beverages in the morning wreaks havoc
- [8 Ways to Add Fiber to Your Diet](https://www.upwellness.com/ways-add-fiber-diet/) - I learned a new word recently that is sure to spark some interesting conversation at your next cocktail party. The word is coprolite...and if you think it sounds high tech, you’re wrong. Coprolites are fossilized feces. In other words, paleo poop! It turns out that research on human coprolites has taught us some interesting things
- [Christmas Message from UpWellness](https://www.upwellness.com/christmas-message-upwellness/) - We hope that this holiday season brings joy into your home, love into your heart, and light into your life. Our best wishes to you and yours for a Merry Christmas and a happy, healthy, and prosperous new year. -Dr. Josh and the UpWellness Team
- [10 Proven Stress Solutions to Help You Calm Down and Relax](https://www.upwellness.com/proven-stress-solutions-help-calm-relax/) - One of my patients just got back from an African safari which was a “bucket list” trip of a lifetime. While she was there, she had the amazing (and somewhat horrifying) experience of watching a lion chase and take down a zebra. She even showed me the gory photos. Can you imagine what was going
- [5 Changes to Make Right Now if You Have PCOS](https://www.upwellness.com/changes-make-right-now-pcos/) - I knew the diagnosis before we even shook hands. Her facial hair, the acne, and the overall shape of her body were the main giveaways. When I looked at the forms that she had filled out before her appointment and saw that she had checked the boxes for infertility and irregular menstrual cycles...I was even
- [The Health Benefits of Two Square Eating](https://www.upwellness.com/health-benefits-two-square-eating/) - Almost everyone remembers the term “three squares a day” in reference to one of the benefits of joining the military. The pitch was that was that if you joined up, you’d get a steady income, a place to sleep, and three square meals a day. Today, in the face of a massive obesity epidemic, I’d
- [4 Simple Ways to Spin Beans and Why They are So Good for You](https://www.upwellness.com/spin-beans-good-for-you/) - The longest-lived people in the world have a secret. They’re full of beans. It’s an expression that means that a person is energetic and lively with a spring in their step. Researchers who study the “Blue Zones” where people live extraordinarily long and healthy lives have determined that the regular consumption of beans is one
- [Do You Have Dead Butt Syndrome? Here's How to Tell](https://www.upwellness.com/dead-butt-syndrome-how-to-tell/) - The phrase “dead meat” became part of my vocabulary in 1982 when Clubber Lang (played by Mr. T) used it as a threat against Rocky Balboa in Rocky III. Today, I’d like to teach you a similar phrase, although I admit, this one may not ever get a part in a movie. The phrase is
- [The Super Powers of Onions and How to Eat More Of Them](https://www.upwellness.com/super-powers-onions-eat-more/) - A good family friend once told my mom the “secret” trick she often used to make her family think that there was some delicious magic happening in the kitchen. It’s simple she said...All you need to do is chop an onion and saute it in a pan with a little olive oil, and the smell
- [The Worst Salad Dressings and How They Are Making You Fat](https://www.upwellness.com/worst-salad-dressings-making-fat/) - He weighed 407 pounds when he came to see me. Diabetes, heart disease, terrible knee pain, his list went on and on. Of course, I asked him what he eats. Oatmeal for breakfast. Skips lunch. Usually a salad for dinner. I’m sure that I did not do an outstanding job of hiding the puzzled look
- [If You Stop Drinking THIS, You'll Lose Weight Fast](https://www.upwellness.com/stop-drinking-lose-weight-fast/) - I know I sometimes sound like a broken record (or a smartphone stuck on replay) with “food as medicine” playing over and over. I don’t feel bad about it either-- food is medicine indeed. But I admit that my message might not be complete. What you eat most certainly matters, but what you drink does
- [Easy Upper Body Stretches You Can Do Anywhere to Increase Flexibility](https://www.upwellness.com/easy-upper-body-stretches-do-anywhere-increase-flexibility/) - The great thing about stretching is that you don’t need a fancy gym membership, special clothing or a designated space to workout. Stretching is easy to incorporate into any daily routine, whether you sit behind a desk, drive all day, or stand. Anyone can stretch, and everyone should stretch. Benefits of stretching The result of
- [3 Vegan Dips That Rock](https://www.upwellness.com/vegan-dips-rock/) - It’s that time of the year. Office parties, neighborhood parties, school parties, family parties, and more parties….. Do you ever find yourself bored with the same ol’ recipes party after party? If so, here are some fantastic dip recipes that will please everyone, including the vegans in your life. Enjoy! Green Goodness Guacamole A
- [Being Grateful is so Good](https://www.upwellness.com/being-grateful-is-so-good/) - I hope that you feel like you have lots to be grateful for this Thanksgiving holiday. For many of you, I know that might include enjoying a delicious (and hopefully nutritious) meal with people you love…something to be grateful for indeed. I love Thanksgiving for many reasons…especially the “no gifts” part. And the food. And
- [Got a Headache? Try These 10 Research -Backed Home Remedies](https://www.upwellness.com/got-headache-try-10-research-backed-home-remedies/) - Headaches are no fun, and some people seem to suffer more than others. While the exact reason for a headache varies, it is certain that it is not because of an aspirin deficiency. The human body is an incredible machine, and it signals in many ways - including a headache - when something is out
- [The Great News About Eggs: Are They Finally off the Hook?](https://www.upwellness.com/great-news-eggs-finally-off-hook/) - Are you still stuck in the “eggs are bad” school of thought? If you are, let me try to sway you to the other side. Let me begin by dispelling the myth that the cholesterol in eggs will harm you. While it is true, eggs contain cholesterol; it is this cholesterol that helps to regulate
- [No Egg French Toast Made Perfect With Aquafaba](https://www.upwellness.com/no-egg-french-toast-perfect-aquafaba/) - Close your eyes...What does your ideal French toast taste like? You would most likely describe it as thick, crisp on the outside and soft and eggy on the inside right? Well, how do you get that scrumptious “eggy” feel without eggs? The answer is aquafaba. Aquafaba is the liquid that comes from soaking or cooking
- [Hiking 101: Getting Ready for Your First Hike](https://www.upwellness.com/hiking-getting-ready-first-hike/) - Studies show that hiking offers many physical and mental benefits. From decreasing anxiety and stress to preventing osteoporosis and building endurance. Fresh air, exercise and taking in beautiful sites can be exhilarating and uplifting as well as challenging. You might think, if you can walk, you can hike. For the most part, this is true,
- [Stressed? Get To Know Eleuthero](https://www.upwellness.com/stressed-get-know-eleuthero/) - I’d like you to take a moment to paint a picture in your mind of one of harshest environments on the planet. You’re in Siberia, up in the mountains near northeastern China, Mongolia, and the outer reaches of Russia. And there, growing happily despite the harsh conditions, is a small, woody shrub loaded with thorns
- [A Few Mushrooms a Day May Keep Diabetes Away](https://www.upwellness.com/mushrooms-may-keep-diabetes-away/) - Mushrooms as Medicine...for Diabetes. I think it’s fair to say that mushrooms have a “shady” reputation. Botanically speaking, mushrooms are fungi which means that they are not technically even a plant, let alone a fruit or a vegetable. That’s why you don’t see mushrooms come up very often in discussions of healthy plant-based diets. Today,
- [Weed And Feed](https://www.upwellness.com/weed-and-feed/) - I have to hold my breath when I pass by the lawn products at my local garden center. This time of year, the shelves are brimming with products that are called “Weed and Feed” or some other poetic way to describe an all-in-one herbicide and lawn fertilizer product. I avoid the use of these products
- [Your Grandmother's Kitchen](https://www.upwellness.com/your-grandmothers-kitchen/) - Here’s a simple food rule that’s worth chewing on. If your great-grandmother wouldn’t recognize it as food, don’t eat it. The Tyranny of Choice With every meal comes a decision, and for modern day foodies...that decision represents a mixed blessing. There are more food choices than ever before, but many of the options in stores
- [Flies, Flamethrowers, and Statin Drugs](https://www.upwellness.com/flies-flamethrowers-statin-drugs/) - I have a little quiz for you. Bear with me, I know it will seem a bit odd at first...but I promise, it contains a valuable lesson about taking care of your health. Let’s say a fly is buzzing around in your kitchen. What do you do? a) Open the door and try to shoo
- [11 Seconds](https://www.upwellness.com/11-seconds/) - When most people hear the word “medicine,” they think of an orange bottle filled with pills waiting for them at the local pharmacy. But medicine can (and should) be much more than pills. Sometimes, the most powerful medicines don’t come in bottles at all. Food is medicine. Movement is medicine. And beyond diet and physical
- [Allergy Treatment… Naturally](https://www.upwellness.com/allergy-treatment-naturally/) - Flowers are blooming, the sun is shining, and spring is in the air. As beautiful as those blossoms may be… for many people, the changing seasons mean allergy symptoms. And when I say many people, I mean it. There are between forty and fifty million Americans that suffer from allergies. Symptoms may occur seasonally, typically
- [Grass-Fed Beef](https://www.upwellness.com/grass-fed-beef/) - “Out of sight, out of mind” might not be the right philosophy if you are concerned about your health. What you don’t know can indeed harm you, particularly when it comes to your dietary choices. Thinking about food holistically I’m a firm believer in the importance of knowing where your food comes from. I’m not
- [Supplements Vs. Food](https://www.upwellness.com/supplements-vs-food/) - We’ve been hearing a lot about ‘’fake news” lately. And although most of that media attention has been focused on politics, it happens in health news too. It’s particularly frustrating when you are bombarded by competing headlines like “Vitamins Create Expensive Urine” versus “Supplements Help Fill Nutritional Gaps.” When it comes to both current events
- [Allergies → Stress → Allergies](https://www.upwellness.com/allergies-stress-allergies/) - Spring and summer bring many gifts. Flowers are blooming, honey bees are hard at work, and the warmer weather welcomes us to spend time outdoors. But there are unwanted gifts as well. The air is filled with pollen this time of year and many of my patients are stressed out and suffering from the wheezing
- [Fat Cows](https://www.upwellness.com/fat-cows/) - There’s a dairy farm called “Bobolink” in northern New Jersey that makes some seriously good cheese. We had an opportunity to visit Bobolink recently to hear their remarkable story, take a guided tour of their facility, and meet some of their cows. At Bobolink, the cows are healthy, well-loved animals that are pasture-raised, which means
- [75 Drugs For One Disease](https://www.upwellness.com/75-drugs-for-one-disease/) - You’ve undoubtedly heard the expression “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” Unfortunately, that wisdom gets ignored or forgotten by both physicians and patients that would rather manage the symptoms of chronic diseases than address the lifestyle and dietary conditions that caused them in the first place. Nowhere is this irony more
- [From Possibly To Probably](https://www.upwellness.com/from-possibly-to-probably/) - There’s a world of difference between the words “possibly” and “probably.” The former implies a real but remote possibility. The latter refers to a likelihood. If your physician told you it was possible you’d develop cancer, then you’d probably be somewhat concerned. But if they told you were probably going to get cancer, then chances
- [Protein, Protein Everywhere](https://www.upwellness.com/protein-everywhere/) - Protein is a nutrient that people associate with lean, muscular physiques and low-carb weight loss diets. Scan the headlines, and you will undoubtedly see all sorts of news touting the benefits of a diet high in protein. It’s no surprise that protein has never been vilified the way fats or carbs have been. Protein is
- [Stressed Out](https://www.upwellness.com/stressed-out/) - “Reality is the leading cause of stress...among those who are in touch with it.” I’ve got to agree with Lily Tomlin on that one, and I’m sure that most stress physiology researchers would too. The Health Impact of Stress (It’s No Laughing Matter) I realize the health impact of stress is no laughing matter,
- [Bugs On Drugs](https://www.upwellness.com/bugs-on-drugs/) - As unsettling as it may seem, you are dependent on bacteria. Trillions of them. The difference between robust health and debilitating disease can hinge on the delicate balance of the ecosystem of microorganisms that inhabit your intestines. These “intestinal flora” (also known as the GI microbiome) play a critical role in digestive function by helping
- [Should You Go Keto?](https://www.upwellness.com/should-you-go-keto/) - As I wandered through the mazes of bookshelves at my local public library last week, I was struck by the shelves upon shelves of diet books that were buried there. There must have been hundreds of them. Each one still dressed in a cover that hinted at its age. Each one representing the hard work
- [Trouble In Paradise](https://www.upwellness.com/trouble-in-paradise/) - “Hawaii is not a state of mind, but a state of grace,” says the travel writer Paul Theroux. I was fortunate recently to get to spend some vacation time in the “Crossroads of the Pacific,” as the island chain is sometimes called. It’s a splendorous place filled with breathtaking beaches, enchanting sunsets, and flora and
- [The Rheumatoid Arthritis Diet](https://www.upwellness.com/rheumatoid-arthritis-diet/) - My patient population reflects the worldwide trend that more and more people are living with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) than ever. There are several factors that help to explain the increased rates of this autoimmune joint disease. People are living longer, obesity has reached epidemic proportions (yes, fat accumulation promotes inflammation), microbial diversity in the GI tract
- [Pillow Talk](https://www.upwellness.com/pillow-talk/) - Pillow menus are a thing. Really. Many high-end hotels now offer guests an array of different pillows to choose from that all promise a good night’s sleep. A few of the more common options might include: Aromatic pillows that are infused with herbs and essential oils (typical ingredients include chamomile and lavender) that promote deep relaxation.
- [My Beef With Animal Protein](https://www.upwellness.com/my-beef-with-animal-protein/) - I have a beef with all the attention that protein is getting these days. Scan the grocery store shelves and you’ll see it listed on labels in every aisle. Scan the headlines in print and online and you see articles touting protein shakes to build muscle mass, protein powder to lose weight, and protein formulas
- [Fish Versus Flax](https://www.upwellness.com/fish-versus-flax/) - Omega-3 fatty acids are protective nutrients that provide a wide range of health benefits. I’ve been recommending my patients get more of these vital oils because study after study has shown that they promote cardiovascular health, improve cognitive functioning, and inhibit tumor growth. You can derive the benefits of omega-3s from both marine and plant-based sources,
- [Willpower Is Overrated](https://www.upwellness.com/willpower-is-overrated/) - Willpower is a quality most people associate with success. The ability to avoid temptation is thought to be key to sticking to a wholesome diet, staying slim, and achieving many health goals. But what if I told you that the whole concept of willpower was overrated? Why relying on willpower is a recipe for failure
- [You Can’t Beat Beets](https://www.upwellness.com/you-cant-beat-beets/) - Did you hear about the guy who stopped eating vegetables? His heart missed a beet. Sorry... vegetarian joke. Perhaps my pun is a little undercooked, but a new study suggests that the heart-healthy benefits of this much-neglected vegetable are no laughing matter. I’d like to discuss some of these findings in a moment (and
- [Fish Oil, Probiotics And Childhood Allergies](https://www.upwellness.com/fish-oil-probiotics-and-childhood-allergies/) - Eating a good diet is not just good for you...it has a huge impact on the health of the next generation. The connection between what a mom eats and the health of her children is pretty well established. Here are several prenatal findings that numerous studies confirm: When a mom eats a diverse diet, then
- [Bright Lights At Night](https://www.upwellness.com/bright-lights-at-night/) - Most people recognize that proper nutrition and plenty of exercise are health-promoting behaviors. But there’s a third factor that’s equally as important to your health, but it tends to get even shorter shrift in our society. Any guesses about what this all-important element of good health is? It’s my wife’s “drug of choice”...Yes, let’s hear
- [More Bad News For Ibuprofen](https://www.upwellness.com/bad-news-for-ibuprofen/) - The long list of side effects of Ibuprofen just got a little longer. The popular over-the-counter painkiller, which is marketed under the name of Advil and Motrin, belongs to a class of pharmaceuticals known as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID), which are used to treat aches, pains, fevers, chills, and many inflammatory conditions (like rheumatoid arthritis).
- [Flower Power](https://www.upwellness.com/flower-power/) - It's snowing outside as I write these words, but the variety of household plants and flower arrangements throughout my home is just the thing to warm my spirit and brighten my days during this wintery weather. It’s a noticeable effect… and I’m not the only one who has noticed. Could a bouquet a day
- [Saunas: The Poor Man’s Pharmacy](https://www.upwellness.com/saunas-poor-mans-pharmacy/) - Saunas have never caught on in the US the way they have in Finland, where they are a cultural institution. I suspect that when most Americans think of a sauna, they have a vision of a group of old folks sitting in the steam room at the gym. Well, if that’s how you envision a
- [You've Got To Be Nuts](https://www.upwellness.com/youve-got-to-be-nuts/) - I like to think of nuts as the original dietary supplement… and I prescribe them at almost every appointment. That’s because these tasty kernels pack a lot of health benefits in a very small package. Studies show that people who eat 20 grams of them a day (about a small handful) derive substantial health benefits
- [How To Start A Plant-Based Diet](https://www.upwellness.com/how-to-start-a-plant-based-diet/) - The most important health advice I give my patients can be summed up in just a few words — Eat a plant-based diet. This advice is not just a matter of personal opinion, conjecture, or wishful thinking. It’s backed up by nearly 20 years of my own clinical experience and knowledge, and supported by strong
- [Is ‘XYZ’ Healthy?](https://www.upwellness.com/is-xyz-healthy/) - People are paying greater attention to their health than any time I can remember. They are more aware of how dietary choices and lifestyle factors can impact their health. One indication of this trend is a question that my patients frequently ask me, “Is (fill in the blank) healthy?” I’m glad people are taking such
- [Good News, Ladies: Studies Show Women Are Fitter Than Men](https://www.upwellness.com/studies-show-women-are-fitter-than-men/) - I am blessed to have lots of strong women in my life. I was raised by an incredible mom, I have an amazing wife, and two exceptional daughters. When it comes to inner-strength, vitality, and sheer stamina...guys, the gals invariably run circles around us. I didn’t necessarily need more confirmation that females are the stronger
- [How Saturated Fat is Gumming Up Your Cellular Membranes](https://www.upwellness.com/saturated-fat-gumming-cellular-membranes/) - Remember the microscopes you used in biology class? Well, they’ve gotten a lot more powerful since then, and some exciting new microscopy research just breathed new life into the familiar (and overused) expression, “you are what you eat.” Advanced microscopic techniques have been used to examine the individual molecules that form the outer membrane of
- [Say Cheese](https://www.upwellness.com/say-cheese/) - I think the arguments against including cheese in your diet have a lot of holes in them (if you’ll forgive a rather cheesy pun). Dr. Neal Barnard just released a book entitled, The Cheese Trap: How Breaking a Surprising Addiction Will Help You Lose Weight, Gain Energy, and Get Healthy. This book points a finger
- [The New Blood Pressure Guidelines And What They Mean For You](https://www.upwellness.com/new-blood-pressure-guidelines-mean/) - Here’s some medical news that I hope doesn’t raise your blood pressure through the roof. The American Heart Association has just lowered the threshold for for the diagnosis of hypertension. The AHA changed the cutoff for normal blood pressure from 140/90 to 130/80, and in that one fell swoop, 46 percent of Americans now meet
- [Do You Trust Your Doctor to Give You Nutritional Advice?](https://www.upwellness.com/trust-doctor-give-nutritional-advice/) - Mainstream doctors are on the job site… but they do not have the right tools in the toolbox to help them to get the job done. This is a difficult dilemma… let me explain. Patients with chronic illnesses come to doctors as entrusted professionals who have dedicated their lives to the care of the sick.
- [The Health Benefits of Living Closer to Nature](https://www.upwellness.com/health-benefits-living-closer-nature/) - The brain is a thicket of neurons (biologists estimate there are 100 billion nerve cells in the human cortex). One of the most amazing findings regarding this awe-inspiring organ is the way your brain rewires itself on a daily basis in response to your experiences and your environment. Neuroscientists refer to this ability as “plasticity,”
- [How To Use A Neti Pot](https://www.upwellness.com/how-to-use-a-neti-pot/) - Last week, a patient I had not seen in over 10 years showed up in my office for an appointment. His wife was with him for support (he had a new and very serious illness) and she sat quietly throughout his appointment. I thought she looked familiar… and at the end of the visit I
- [6 Reasons To Eat Cruciferous Vegetables](https://www.upwellness.com/6-reasons-to-eat-cruciferous-vegetables/) - Cruciferous vegetables can sound like a mouthful. The term Brassicaceae (which encompasses the family of cruciferous vegetables) can be a lot to swallow too. But I can promise you that the superfoods that fall into this plant group are ones that you’ll want to add to your diet. That’s because these nutrient-rich veggies are among
- [4 Reasons I Love Marshmallows](https://www.upwellness.com/4-reasons-i-love-marshmallows/) - Generally speaking, I’m not a fan of marshmallows...with four notable exceptions. A golden brown one in a s’more on a camping trip. Watching what happens when you put one in the microwave. Try it sometime ;-) The fact that the original marshmallows were made from the root of the useful medicinal plant Althea officinalis...aka
- [Back Stiffness — A Protective Illusion?](https://www.upwellness.com/back-stiffness-is-a-protective-illusion/) - “My head feels like it’s in a vise.” “The tingling sensation in my limbs feel like pins and needles.” “It’s like a stabbing pain in my belly.” When we are in pain we often turn to familiar expressions. They can help us describe our symptoms but they can also be quite misleading. How many people
- [Lectins: The New Health Villian?](https://www.upwellness.com/are-lectins-the-new-health-villian/) - The media and the public have an insatiable appetite for controversy which is why dubious ideas often get a lot more traction than they deserve. This is particularly true when it comes to health fads, which can sometimes be little more than pseudoscience wrapped up in catchy phrases and clever marketing. “The Plant-Paradox” Unfairly Vilifies
- [Mind Over Milkshakes](https://www.upwellness.com/mind-over-milkshakes/) - The stories you tell yourself have a dramatic influence on your health. With that in mind (no pun intended) I’d like to share a famous study that shows just how critical your story can be when it comes to your wellbeing. Labeling matters I don’t need to convince you that the ingredients in your food
- [How To Get More Vegetarian Protein](https://www.upwellness.com/how-to-get-vegetarian-protein/) - The meat, poultry, dairy, and egg industry have many Americans convinced that animal protein is a necessary ingredient in a healthy diet. This myth has been perpetuated by a great deal of media, most recently with all of the hype around the paleo diet. I’d like to set the record straight here...You do not need
- [Inflammation Prevents Weight Loss](https://www.upwellness.com/inflammation-prevents-weight-loss/) - In my office, I see a steady parade of patients who tell me that they have been eating well and exercising… but the pounds just won’t come off. It’s so frustrating for them, and many of them feel like their doctors simply don’t believe them and assume that they’re not telling the truth about their
- [More Beautiful For Being Broken](https://www.upwellness.com/more-beautiful-for-being-broken/) - As a physician, I’m acutely aware of the fragility of life. Health is a both a precious and precarious gift. A person can appear hale and hearty one day but face a life-threatening illness the next. In my practice, I’ve learned that human beings are incredibly resilient. I’ve seen patients bounce back from just about
- [How Artificial Sweeteners Cause Digestive Distress](https://www.upwellness.com/artificial-sweeteners-cause-digestive-distress/) - Here’s a frightening story for all of you parents out there...and one that many of you can probably relate to. It was the middle of the night and my son came into our bedroom in agony. He was hunched over, whimpering, and clearly in distress…my first thought was that he probably had appendicitis and that
- [Lose 20 Pounds Using Simple Math](https://www.upwellness.com/lose-20-pounds-using-simple-math/) - Here’s a math problem you won’t find in a textbook. I know you probably hate math...but solving this equation will help you subtract inches from your waist while adding years to your life. Note: The man in this equation is a patient I saw last week. He’s a history teacher who hates math. The physician
- [Tis the Season for a Hot and Healthy Mulled Spice Beverage](https://www.upwellness.com/tis-season-hot-healthy-mulled-spice-beverage/) - There are decorative gourds and cozy autumn-themed displays showing up everywhere...and pumpkin-spiced lattes on the menu again this season. As we fade into the fall...people naturally turn to hotter beverages to warm their insides. Drinks made with “mulling spice” are a delicious way to enhance holiday parties, enliven your taste buds, and do your health
- [Why Turmeric Can Work Wonders Against Depression](https://www.upwellness.com/why-turmeric-can-work-wonders-against-depression/) - Turmeric has been hailed as a “wonder spice,” and rightly so in my view. It’s been used for thousands of years to enhance the flavor of meals in India, as a folk remedy in Ayurvedic medicine, and even as a dye to color clothing. Today, scientists are discovering that this all-natural herb has anti-inflammatory properties
- [An Un-Holey Snack: NY Eatery Offers Glazed Doughnut Fried in Beef Fat](https://www.upwellness.com/eatery-offers-glazed-doughnut-fried-in-beef-fat/) - Forgive me if indulge in a pun that’s a little hard to digest, but my mind is glazed over after hearing about a sugary doughnut fried in beef fat that’s now being sold by an NYC butcher. As a naturopathic physician, I often wince at some of the diabolically unhealthy concoctions I hear about. But
- [A Rash of Shingles Cases](https://www.upwellness.com/a-rash-of-shingles-cases/) - My colleagues and I have noticed a rash of patients with shingles in the office recently. Pun intended, sorry. To be clear...shingles is no joke, so now that I got my silly pun out of the way, we can dig into the story of what shingles is and what you can do to prevent and
- [Music As Medicine](https://www.upwellness.com/music-as-medicine/) - Most people probably don’t think of music as medicine, but sometimes the right song can be just what the doctor ordered. I’m a great believer that our traditional definition of a prescription is grossly outdated. Not every cure comes in the form of a pill in an amber bottle that you pick up at the
- [Eating With The Seasons](https://www.upwellness.com/eating-with-the-seasons/) - We are disconnected from the natural world...and it is making us sick. In fact, nearly all of the chronic diseases today can be traced back to a mismatch between the conditions that our bodies are optimized for, and the conditions in which we actually live. Inflammation is perhaps the clearest and most compelling example of
- [It’s Time to Rethink “Wear and Tear”](https://www.upwellness.com/study-suggests-exercise-may-help-prevent-osteoarthritis/) - Medical mysteries have always intrigued me. And it turns out that there is still lots of mystery swirling around osteoarthritis, a disease that is so common that it’s often considered a normal consequence of aging. Rates of osteoarthritis (OA) in the knee have more than doubled in the last 60 years, which is a mind-bending
- [“Loosen Up”— The Right Way To Treat Muscle Tightness](https://www.upwellness.com/the-right-way-to-treat-muscle-tightness/) - It’s a familiar feeling. That tight aching soreness in your neck and shoulders. Stiffness in the low back when you wake up. The annoying tension in your hips and legs that keeps you up at night. I’ve been there too. Years ago, I had a pain like that in the muscles around my shoulder blade...the
- [The Sugar In Fruit (And A Funny Story)](https://www.upwellness.com/is-the-sugar-in-fruit-healthy/) - One of my all time favorite stories was told to me by a patient who had just come back from a Weight Watchers meeting. You can imagine the scene...a room full of overweight and obese people supporting each other, telling their own stories, sharing their success, and lamenting their failures. The conversation that particular day
- [Breakfast Rx: Homemade Müesli](https://www.upwellness.com/best-breakfast-rx-is-homemade-muesli/) - A good breakfast is a game changer. That may seem like hyperbole -- and something your mother always told you -- but it’s the truth. In fact, scientific studies show that consistently eating healthfully in the morning is one of the most important things you can do to tip your metabolism in the right direction.
- [Fathers Do Not Mother](https://www.upwellness.com/fathers-do-not-mother/) - The title of this article comes from a quote by Dr. Kyle Pruett...one of the world’s leading child development experts. In his book Fatherneed, he also said that, “Fathers are the single greatest untapped resource in the lives of American families.” Provocative stuff, and especially relevant to a dad like me. To be sure, there’s
- [A Steady Diet Of Fake News](https://www.upwellness.com/steady-diet-of-fake-news/) - Whether you are consuming food or information….you really are what you eat. Sadly, there is are entire industries that have a vested interest in feeding people junk food and even junkier ideas. Most people recognize the link between healthy food and a healthy body. The famous saying “garbage in, garbage out” is pretty much common
- [Inside JFK’s Medical History](https://www.upwellness.com/inside-jfks-medical-history/) - John F. Kennedy would have turned 100 this year. He is most certainly one of America’s most well-known and iconic political leaders… but his medical history tells the story of man that America barely knew. As the youngest person ever to be elected president, JFK radiated health and vitality... but he was a master of
- [Everything You Need to Know About Mucus Snot, and Phlegm](https://www.upwellness.com/everything-to-know-about-mucus-snot-and-phlegm/) - I love my work as a naturopathic physician but there are some aspects of my job that are decidedly unglamorous. For instance, quite often my patients feel compelled to bring me a sample of their nasal discharge. “Look here, Dr. Josh”--as they unfurl a handkerchief containing a prized specimen of mucus--“my snot is green, what
- [The Vegetarian Who Doesn't Eat Vegetables](https://www.upwellness.com/vegetarian-who-doesnt-eat-vegetables/) - I saw a patient recently who proudly described herself a vegetarian. She came to me with a number of different medical problems...one of them is a condition that doctors call “morbid obesity.” She was an animal rights activist and her dietary choices were based more on her animal rights concerns than her health. As such,
- [A Powerful Prescription (With No Copayment)](https://www.upwellness.com/the-roseto-effect/) - A prescription has the potential to be a lot more than a bottle of pills you pick up at the pharmacy. In the days before high-tech (and high-priced) pharmaceuticals, a prescription was a set of instructions. Often prescriptions were more like recipes or instructions for treatments to be administered at home. Prescriptions can also take
- [No Challenge, No Change](https://www.upwellness.com/no-challenge-no-change/) - I have callouses on the tips of the fingers of my left hand. Playing the guitar without them would be painful… a pain that any beginner guitar player knows oh so well. Although they are not exactly a poetic metaphor, those callouses represent challenge, change and growth and I use them as a starting
- [Should Women Sit More Like Men?](https://www.upwellness.com/should-women-sit-like-men/) - The musical, My Fair Lady, includes a charming number called “Why Can’t a Woman Be More Like a Man.” The song is a hilarious parody of the character Henry Higgins, the chauvinistic professor who clearly has a lot to learn about the ladies. That song was dancing in my head after I encountered a blog
- [Lions, Zebras and Michael Jordan](https://www.upwellness.com/lions-zebras-and-michael-jordan/) - Dean Smith was Michael Jordan’s basketball coach at the University of North Carolina. Not only was he was a legendary coach...he was also very quotable. One of my favorites is, “If you treat every situation as a life and death matter, you’ll die a lot of times.” Coach Smith was probably referring to the stress
- [Cooking Classes As Preventive Medicine](https://www.upwellness.com/cooking-classes-as-preventive-medicine/) - It’s really hard to teach a patient how to roast sweet potatoes in my office. There’s just something missing...like the sweet potatoes, and the oven. But oh, do I try. Shopping lists, recipes, and cooking instructions are almost always a part of my treatment plans but in the same way that a kitchen wouldn't be
- [Of Microbes And Emotions](https://www.upwellness.com/of-microbes-and-emotions/) - Hippocrates, the father of medicine, once made the far-reaching observation “that all disease begins in the gut.” Although he may not have been entirely accurate, we now know that he was pretty damn close...especially considering that it was over 2000 years ago. Leading edge medical research is rediscovering just how critical the health of
- [Leaning Vegetarian? [Must-Read New Science]](https://www.upwellness.com/vegetarian-must-read-new-science/) - Weight-loss fads are a dime-a-dozen. But how many times does a new diet fail to produce long-term results? The answer is simple...almost always. New fad diets virtually never work in the long term. But there is a simple, effective, and common sense method of shedding pounds without locking yourself into a dietary straightjacket. Does that
- [Enticing Veggie Labels](https://www.upwellness.com/enticing-veggie-labels/) - Between my job as a physician and my life as a father, I think it’s fair to say that I've spent the better part of my adult life trying to convince people (my patients and my kids) to eat more fruits and vegetables. The benefits of fresh, whole, plant-based foods on human health has never
- [A Lesson from the P-Patch](https://www.upwellness.com/lesson-from-p-patch/) - I’m lucky to have my garden in my own backyard...it certainly makes running outside to grab a few leaves of lettuce a whole lot easier than the days when my garden was in a community garden (we called it a “p-patch”) about a mile away. But I loved that p-patch, and grew plenty of food
- [Canine Cure](https://www.upwellness.com/canine-cure/) - I just wrote myself and my family a new prescription for decreasing stress, boosting immune function, and improving my overall wellness. Her name is Raya… and she’s a 10-week old Vizsla puppy. Unlike many prescription medications, we don’t need any sugar to help this medicine go down. In fact, I’d say she’s the ideal antidote
- [Being Sensible About Salt](https://www.upwellness.com/being-sensible-about-salt/) - Salt is essential to life, but consuming too much--as most people do--is decidedly unhealthy. In my practice, I see a parade of patients with hypertension (high blood pressure) and all of the cardiovascular risks that go with it. Excessive sodium consumption clearly pays a role in these conditions...and restricting salt intake is often a part
- [The Myth of Complete Protein](https://www.upwellness.com/myth-complete-protein/) - For generations, we’ve been fed the idea that if we don’t eat meat, we won’t get enough protein in our diets. The mainstream media has also convinced us that protein is a complicated issue for vegetarians and vegans, and that it’s essential to combine plant foods that complement each other in order to create “complete
- [Death Row](https://www.upwellness.com/death-row/) - I apologize up front for the dark and morbid subject of this article… but I just couldn’t pass up the opportunity to share my thoughts on a study about nutrition on death row. I admit, I never thought much about it before: What do inmates on death row choose as their last meal? And more
- [One Bad Meal](https://www.upwellness.com/one-bad-meal/) - Gluttony. It’s the first of the seven deadly sins… but we’ve all done it, and some of us do it every day. We tell ourselves that it’s a special occasion. We reward ourselves with a treat. We tell ourselves that it’s just one meal, so it can’t do too much harm right? It’s just a
- [My Breakfast This Morning](https://www.upwellness.com/my-breakfast-this-morning/) - I’m at my computer this morning, after a 45 minute walk and a nice hot breakfast… which has become the subject of this very article. Why write about my breakfast? Well, because it is both delicious and healthy, easy to make, and full of ingredients that each deserve a paragraph of their own. Here’s what
- [Why I Keep a Golf Ball Next to My Bed](https://www.upwellness.com/keep-golf-ball-next-bed/) - If you’ve ever experienced plantar fasciitis, you know just how painful it can be. This condition is the most common cause of foot pain, and it can be absolutely debilitating. Many people report that it feels like they’re walking on broken glass… especially for the first few steps in the morning. Not a good way
- [Food Is Less Nutritious](https://www.upwellness.com/food-less-nutritious/) - A friend of mine got married in Northern California recently, and I flew out there for the wedding. The venue was over two hours from the airport so I rented a car, and it wasn’t long before I found myself driving through farmland as far as my eyes could see. At one point in my
- [Plants that Promote Clean Indoor Air](https://www.upwellness.com/plants-promote-clean-indoor-air/) - Sadly, we live in a toxic world. Before we even leave the house, we are exposed to the chemicals in household cleaning and personal care products, chemicals in our food and drink, and toxins off-gassing from home furnishings and building materials. Then we step outside where we are faced with air pollution from traffic, factory
- [Your Mind: Here, There, and Everywhere: How to Do Mindfulness Training](https://www.upwellness.com/mind-everywhere-mindfulness-training/) - I’ve never been a big fan of the old saying, “misery loves company,” but if you suffer from anxiety… it does sometimes hold true. First, there’s the “misery” part. There is no question that anxiety disorders can make life absolutely miserable. Then, there’s the “company” part. According to statistics compiled by the Anxiety and Depression
- [On the Back of the Bus](https://www.upwellness.com/on-the-back-of-the-bus/) - I live in Connecticut, right in the shadows of the Yale — one of the most prestigious universities in the world… and home to a world renowned medical center and biomedical research institution. Research conducted at Yale has been responsible for major advances in science and medicine, something that all of us locals can and
- [Could Your Morning Coffee Help Prevent Dementia?](https://www.upwellness.com/morning-coffee-help-prevent-dementia/) - Many people swear by their morning cup of coffee (or two). It’s delicious, it’s earthy, it helps us to wake up… what’s not to love? Tea is still the most popular beverage in the world, but coffee certainly deserves it’s spot in the top five. If you’re a coffee aficionado, you may have already heard
- [Nutrient Deficiencies Caused by Common Medications](https://www.upwellness.com/nutrient-deficiencies-caused-common-medications/) - Every time I review the statistics about pharmaceutical use in the United States, the numbers blow my mind. In 2013, the Mayo Clinic reported that nearly 70% of Americans are on at least one type of prescription drug. About one in five (20%) are on more than one prescription drug. That’s significantly more people on
- [Making Peace with Hunger](https://www.upwellness.com/making-peace-hunger/) - Open the fridge > Consider the options > Close the fridge > Open the pantry > Survey the snacks > Close the pantry > Open the fridge. In my house we call it “food seeking behavior,” and it’s a behavior pattern that all of us can relate to. When we feel hungry, instinct kicks in
- [The Prescription Your Doctor Forgot to Write](https://www.upwellness.com/prescription-doctor-forgot-write/) - When you go to the doctor… you leave with a prescription. These days, that’s just the way it goes. With 5 billion of them written every year in the US, I think it’s fair to say that prescriptions are actually the primary currency of doctor’s appointments. They are also the ticket to a massive and
- [Tennis, Anyone?](https://www.upwellness.com/tennis-anyone/) - Medical studies aren’t usually the kind of thing that stir up fond family memories… but a recent paper published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine did just that for us. Please allow me to explain. Our family recently lost our beloved Nana and Gramp, both of them in their mid-90s. Not only were they
- [Old Friends](https://www.upwellness.com/old-friends/) - Compared to the environment of our ancient ancestors, the world we live in today is squeaky clean when it comes to germs. We have soap, most of us have regular hygiene practices, we use disinfectants, and take antibiotics for infections. All of this adds up to remarkable progress in terms of public health; and we
- [Toxins in Food Packaging](https://www.upwellness.com/toxins-food-packaging/) - I’m perfectly happy to be a broken record when it comes to talking to patients about the importance of healthy eating, and a diet consisting of whole, nutritious foods. Food is medicine and eating well is essential to living well. Nobody is surprised to hear that I encourage my patients (and anyone else who will
- [Sharing Good News](https://www.upwellness.com/sharing-good-news/) - In my office, and in my articles, I talk a lot about medicine that does not come in the form of pills. A healthy diet, an active lifestyle, and getting plenty of sunshine are just three of the many examples of the most common (and effective) natural medicine prescriptions. Another important medicine (no pills involved)
- [It Only Takes 5 Minutes…](https://www.upwellness.com/takes-5-minutes/) - As a naturopathic physician, one of the things I always stress to my patients is the importance of a healthy, clean, whole food diet. Most people know that a meal of vegetables and legumes is a healthier choice than a burger, fries, and a soda. But when hunger strikes… the temptation of a quick, easy,
- [A New Anti-Inflammatory](https://www.upwellness.com/new-anti-inflammatory/) - The race is on. Big Pharma is keenly aware of the major role that inflammation plays in a wide range of different symptoms and diseases. The market for anti-inflammatory drugs is massive… billions are spent annually by people looking for relief. The problem is that many of the common drugs used to suppress inflammation are
- [Winter Blues](https://www.upwellness.com/winter-blues/) - Has the cold season got you down? If so, you’re certainly not alone, especially if you live in a northern climate. This time of year, the cold, wet weather and lack of sunlight characteristic of the northern winter have many people feeling the symptoms of the “winter blues.” There is a medical term for this
- [What Can We Learn from Paleo Poop?](https://www.upwellness.com/can-learn-paleo-poop/) - I learned a new word recently: Coprolite. It’s a noun. It means fossilized feces. (You can feel free to use it as a conversation starter at your next dinner party...or not.) With all of the recent attention on the “Paleo Diet” and the resultant interest in what our paleolithic ancestors actually ate… coprolites are actually
- [The Friendship Bench](https://www.upwellness.com/the-friendship-bench/) - There are brightly colored benches popping up on school playgrounds and cafeterias all over the country. They’re called “Friendship Benches,” and in my opinion, they are fantastic. Initially conceived to help kids make friends at school, these benches are now making a positive impact across the world, for young and old alike. The original Friendship
- [Are You a Walking Barometer?](https://www.upwellness.com/are-you-a-walking-barometer-2/) - My grandparents always said that they could feel the weather in their joints. I never really questioned the idea, although I did sometimes wonder why I never heard them say that the weather made their joints feel good. Whenever the weather was to blame… it always made them achy. Hmmm. Millions of people feel much
- [Introducing the Hazda…](https://www.upwellness.com/introducing-the-hazda/) - How much physical activity do you get on an average day? If you’re like many Americans, you spend a whole lot of time sitting. Maybe you aim to get the 150 minutes of exercise per week (that about 21 minutes per day) recommended by the U.S. Department of Health and Human services… but maybe some
- [So Annoying...](https://www.upwellness.com/so-annoying/) - My name is Joshua Levitt and I’m a knuckle cracker. And it’s not just my fingers either… I can “crack” or pop just about all of my joints whenever I feel like it. I know that it drives some people crazy and it really grosses some people out, so I try my best to keep
- [The Care And Feeding Of Your Endothelium](https://www.upwellness.com/care-feeding-endothelium/) - Are you sitting down? Like most Americans on most days, the answer is probably yes. We are living in an age where the average person spends most of their day (and most of their life) on their butt. Unfortunately, all of that sitting is associated with an increased risk of illness and death. It seems
- [The CDC Just Erased One Month from Your Life...](https://www.upwellness.com/cdc-just-erased-one-month-life/) - According to a new report by the Centers for Disease Control, life expectancy in America is trending downward for the first time in decades. This is exactly the opposite of what should be happening — and although it is a fairly small drop, it is a very real cause for concern. As for the specifics,
- [Reduce Heart Disease Risk... Even When It's Genetic](https://www.upwellness.com/reduce-heart-disease-risk-even-genetic/) - Last week, one of the doctors at my office missed a few days of work for a funeral. A childhood friend of his died of a massive heart attack at age 41. He woke up his wife in the middle of the night and said he couldn't breathe… then his heart stopped. She called 911
- [Frightening New Risks From Antacids](https://www.upwellness.com/frightening-new-risks-antacids/) - If you’ve ever experienced heartburn, you know that it can be sickening, uncomfortable, painful… even frightening. Some common symptoms include a sore throat, difficulty swallowing, coughing, an acid taste in your throat and mouth, and, of course, a pain or burning sensation in your chest. That chest pain is where the fear factor comes in:
- [Should You Choose Sugar Free?](https://www.upwellness.com/choose-sugar-free/) - Pink. Blue. Yellow. It’s a tightly packed pastel rainbow in a little rectangular dish on the table at restaurants and cafes across the world. Artificial sweeteners. $1.5 billion in global sales every year. It’s pretty clear that consuming large quantities of sugar is a bad idea… Are these sugar substitutes a healthier choice??? In the
- [Salt Water Up Your Nose](https://www.upwellness.com/salt-water-nose/) - I suspect that most of you have a regular personal hygiene routine. I’m guessing that you probably shower, brush your teeth, wash your face, brush your hair, and shave some part of your body on a regular basis. For all of the cleaning and grooming that we do, one of the dirtiest and most contaminated
- [Minimal Shoes](https://www.upwellness.com/minimal-shoes/) - Every year at a convention center in Las Vegas, there is a huge footwear industry expo. In fact, there are many such trade shows all around the world every year, where manufactures get the opportunity to showcase the latest and greatest in shoe technology and style. Up until a few years ago, virtually all fitness
- [30-365](https://www.upwellness.com/30-365/) - There is one medicine that I prescribe for my patients at almost every appointment. Now, before I get accused of being a “pill pusher,” this particular prescription is a for a generic medicine with unlimited refills and no copay. My patients love it because works every time… and it has no side effects. A magic
- [Yoga Injuries](https://www.upwellness.com/yoga-injuries/) - You don’t need me to tell you that yoga is massively popular these days. In fact, nearly 37 million Americans participate in this ancient practice. Make no mistake, I’m on board: yoga is a great thing indeed. Combining posture, breathing, meditation, and stretching can have wonderful benefits for the body and the mind. That said,
- [Reduce Inflammation With Your Thoughts (Seriously)](https://www.upwellness.com/reduce-inflammation-with-your-thoughts-seriously/) - Before you decide that I’ve completely gone off the deep end… let me explain why the headline “reduce inflammation with your thoughts” is not as far fetched as it seems at first glance. It was not long ago when mind-body medicine was a fringe concept without a strong scientific foundation. However, in the last 20
- [What’s The Opposite Of A Vicious Cycle???](https://www.upwellness.com/whats-the-opposite-of-a-vicious-cycle/) - We’ve all experienced a “vicious cycle,” that downward spiral where cycles of cause and effect compound each other and lead to a progressive worsening of a situation. Vicious cycles can happen in all areas of life, but one example that comes up often in my office is the cycle of injury and inactivity. An injury
- [New Low Back Pain Treatment](https://www.upwellness.com/new-low-back-pain-treatment/) - In the midst of an episode of severe low back pain, most patients are not thinking about what’s for dinner.... but new research suggests that they probably should. Low back pain is one of the most common complaints in orthopedics, and it is a massive drain on the global economy. Anyone who has experienced it
- [“Sweet” Dreams](https://www.upwellness.com/sweet-dreams/) - Which came first… the insomnia or the soda? It’s kind of like the age-old “chicken or egg” question. Insomnia and soda are often looped into a vicious circle, in an ever-worsening negative feedback loop. New research has shed some light on just how closely insomnia and caffeinated, sugary drink consumption are correlated. A new study
- [Spices in the Spotlight: Cayenne Pepper](https://www.upwellness.com/spices-in-the-spotlight-cayenne-pepper/) - I’m the kind of guy that puts hot sauce on virtually everything. I love the burn, I love the taste, and I love the health benefits. Cayenne pepper adds great flavor and bold kick to a variety of foods, there are a lot of health reasons to enjoy something spicy. The spice factor that cayenne
- [Are You Sitting Down?](https://www.upwellness.com/are-you-sitting-down/) - You sit too much. I do too. The truth is that virtually all of us sit far more each day than we should… certainly more than our ancestors ever did. Between the commute, the office chair, and the couch or the recliner, all of that sitting adds up. This may not seem like a big
- [Less Sleep => More Food](https://www.upwellness.com/less-sleep-more-food/) - It’s time for all of us to change the way we think about what “medicine” is. For so many people, the word medicine conjures up images of orange bottles with white caps that you pick up and refill at the pharmacy. While it is certainly true that the pills inside those bottles are indeed medicines…
- [A Morning Routine for All-Day Positive Energy](https://www.upwellness.com/a-morning-routine-for-all-day-positive-energy/) - We’ve all had mornings when we wake up on the “wrong side of the bed.” On these mornings, everything seems off, and unless you do something to shake off the feeling, the whole day can be a bust. A bad morning can really give your entire day a negative slant, and that’s just not the
- [Must-Watch Underwater Video From a Salmon Farm](https://www.upwellness.com/must-watch-underwater-video-from-a-salmon-farm/) - Salmon lovers… I have some troubling news. Wild salmon populations are in serious peril, and if the decline persists at current rates, marine biologists have predicted that the world could run out of wild salmon in 30 years! This devastating process is the result of a combination of environmental factors including risks related to large-scale
- [Is “Leaky Gut” Real?](https://www.upwellness.com/is-leaky-gut-real/) - Imagine for a moment that you have a nasty, open, bleeding scrape on your skin… ouch. What would you think if I told you to take a piece of pizza and apply it directly to your wound? Terrible idea, right? Dangerous even. Our bodies are not set up to absorb nutrients from food directly into
- [Eating Insects?](https://www.upwellness.com/eating-insects/) - There is a new “trendy protein” on the market that is making some bold promises. Proponents are even saying that it could be a major part of the solution to global hunger. It’s inexpensive, packed full of nutrition, and it’s tasty… so what’s the catch? It comes from insects. Yes, that’s right... bugs. Various species
- [Spices in the Spotlight: Cinnamon](https://www.upwellness.com/spices-in-the-spotlight-cinnamon/) - Tis the season of pumpkin spiced coffee, mulled apple cider, and hot mugs of tea. All of these tasty beverages benefit from a sweet, fragrant stick of cinnamon or two. Autumn is cinnamon time. Cinnamon is one of the oldest spices in the known world. In ancient Egypt, it was used not only to enhance
- [Re: Refund on Your Fitbit](https://www.upwellness.com/re-refund-on-your-fitbit/) - It's easy to see why so many people purchase a Fitbit or a similar piece of wearable technology: they think it's going to help them get healthier and lose weight. Due to its ability to track steps walked, calories burned, heart rate, and the intensity of any given activity, Fitbit is marketed as the ideal
- [Heat, Ice, or Both??](https://www.upwellness.com/heat-ice-or-both/) - In any case of orthopedic injury like a sprain, strain, pull, or tear... most people's go-to home treatment is to immediately apply ice. During the first 24 hours after an injury, ice therapy is the way to go. However, in the following days, a treatment called "contrast hydrotherapy," which involves a combination of cold and
- [Is RICE good advice?](https://www.upwellness.com/is-rice-good-advice/) - If you've ever had a sprain or strain, you have probably been given the advice to RICE. RICE is a famous acronym in musculoskeletal medicine, and it stands for: - R: Rest - I: Ice - C: Compression - E: Elevation RICE treatment has long been the standard for acute musculoskeletal injury care. It has
- [Moldy Lettuce and Toxic Turmeric](https://www.upwellness.com/moldy-lettuce-and-toxic-turmeric/) - Imagine you’re in the produce section of the grocery store shopping for lettuce. You notice that the romaine looks wilted and moldy, and it's turning brown. But just then, the produce manager comes over with a box of fresh, green, and crunchy romaine. The produce manager then says that you can get the old lettuce
- [Do You Commute More than 20 min/Day?](https://www.upwellness.com/do-you-commute-more-than-20-minday/) - I am grateful every day that my lifestyle requires very little commuting. I live about five minutes from my office, and I put less than 10,000 miles on my car every year. In sharp contrast to my own experience, many of my patients tell me stories about their long commutes and how they feel like
- [Get Paid To Exercise](https://www.upwellness.com/get-paid-to-exercise/) - I was at a meeting recently and found myself in one of those awkward "ice breaker" moments where I was asked to share something about myself with the group that most people don’t know about me. I had a few ideas, but decided to share that I spent much of my childhood and teenage years
- [A Hilarious Medical Treatment](https://www.upwellness.com/a-hilarious-medical-treatment/) - A new study performed at Georgia State University demonstrates something we probably already knew: laughter is good for you! We know it's fun to laugh, we know it feels good… but did you know that laughter can also be beneficial to your physical health? That's right: laughter is medicine. The study in question focused on
- [A Pain in the Butt (Literally)](https://www.upwellness.com/a-pain-in-the-butt-literally/) - When patients come into my office and say that their hips hurt… they're usually wrong. That may sound odd, but when I ask people to point where their "hip" hurts, they often put their hand on their low back or at the top of their rear end. While that area may indeed be called the
- [Alert: Salmon Scam](https://www.upwellness.com/alert-salmon-scam/) - One of my patients is the owner of a pricey, top-rated local restaurant. During a recent appointment, we were talking about nutrition and diet. We were in the middle of a discussion about grass fed meats versus conventional meats, and wild caught fish versus farmed fish, when he cautiously admitted some shocking practices that go
- [Death of a Salesman: Big Pharma Style](https://www.upwellness.com/death-of-a-salesman-big-pharma-style/) - The first time a pharmaceutical sales rep came in to see me as a patient, I admit I was a bit surprised. I think I may have even made a joke: something like "welcome to the dark side." Since then, I have seen many big pharma employees as patients, and they are some of the
- [Debunked: Colon Cleanses](https://www.upwellness.com/debunked-colon-cleanses/) - Warning: If you are squeamish about the subject of bowel movements, beware, because we're going to go there. This is an article about poop… or more specifically, the colon where it resides before it leaves your body. Poop has always been a popular topic amongst young children (trust me, I have three of them), but
- [Take Off Your Shoes!](https://www.upwellness.com/take-off-your-shoes/) - In many countries, taking off one's shoes before entering a home is a time-honored custom. Just a few examples include Japan, India, Russia, Germany, Switzerland, Hungary, and Turkey, along with several Scandinavian countries. In these countries, and many more, people don't think twice about slipping off their footwear the second they walk through the door
- [The Unhealthy Awards](https://www.upwellness.com/the-unhealthy-awards/) - The results are in… the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) recently announced the winners of the 2016 Xtreme Eating Awards. Each year, the CSPI lists the top ten "Xtreme" restaurant meals in America, and this year, the highlighted foods are truly horrifying. The Xtreme Eating Awards, which could also be called the
- [Concrete Jungle](https://www.upwellness.com/concrete-jungle/) - "Concrete jungle… where the living is the hardest." - Bob Marley You don’t need to look very far to see what Bob Marley was talking about in his song "Concrete Jungle." Most of us can just take a look outside our window, or a take a walk through the nearest city or town. There is
- [Movement is Medicine](https://www.upwellness.com/movement-is-medicine/) - One of my recent patients was a European woman who is in the US on an academic visa and working here at Yale University. She was generally healthy and fit, and came to see me for a knee injury that she got while she was hiking a few weeks ago. We spent a few minutes
- [Spices in the Spotlight](https://www.upwellness.com/spices-in-the-spotlight/) - For thousands of years, spices have played a remarkable role in human history. They were once a major driver of the global economy, and a cornerstone of natural healing all over the world. The search for spices drove explorers to new lands, new worlds were discovered thanks to the spice trade, and kingdoms were won
- [Causes of Causes of Death (Note: Typo)](https://www.upwellness.com/causes-of-causes-of-death-note-typo/) - Did you notice the typo in the title of this article? I put it there on purpose. This article is a discussion about the underlying factors that contribute to the leading causes of death in the United States and how preventable many of these deaths really are. When we think of our nation's leading causes
- [Pharmaceutical Flop: Alzheimer's Drug Fail](https://www.upwellness.com/pharmaceutical-flop-alzheimers-drug-fail/) - Alzheimer's disease, the most common form of dementia, is a devastating illness which affects about five million Americans, and the countless friends and family members that love them. This disease is the third-leading cause of death for seniors in the United States, and the numbers are rising every year. The deterioration of cognition and the
- [Warning: Your Meds May Contain Gluten](https://www.upwellness.com/warning-your-meds-may-contain-gluten/) - Ten years ago, "gluten free" was an obscure term used only by gastroenterologists and their patients with celiac disease. Over the last decade, healthcare providers and the natural health community have learned a great deal about celiac disease and gluten sensitivity. That education has also spawned a massive new industry of gluten free products which
- [The Secret to Battling Frequent Infections](https://www.upwellness.com/the-secret-to-battling-frequent-infections/) - To everyone out there who feels like they catch every bug under the sun: this article is for you. We all get colds and flus from time to time, but some people seem to get sick way more often than others. Someone coughs at the other end of a crowded room, and BAM, you're sick
- [The Travel Mindset: A Vacation in Your Own Backyard](https://www.upwellness.com/the-travel-mindset-a-vacation-in-your-own-backyard/) - Anyone who loves to travel knows how electrifying a road trip, camping excursion, backpacking journey, or beach getaway can be. Vacations are a time to relax, rejuvenate, and get away from the hustle of everyday life for a while — they are a sort of "reset button." This "reset" from routine is a necessary part
- [Be Honest… Do You Use Q-Tips?](https://www.upwellness.com/be-honest-do-you-use-q-tips/) - Cotton swabs are a ubiquitous item in American households, and a wildly popular consumer product. Most of us refer to them as Q-Tips, which is actually one of those iconic brand names that is used more than the generic name of the product itself. They are remarkably useful little tools, but let’s face it… most
- [Debunked: Swimming After You Eat](https://www.upwellness.com/debunked-swimming-after-you-eat/) - Friends, I'm here to say that this may be the most impactful article I have ever written. What you are about to read has the potential to alter the course of summer history from this day forward. I'm talking about swimming after you eat. Most of us have probably heard, on more than one sunny
- [Adaptogens: Our Allies in the Plant Kingdom](https://www.upwellness.com/adaptogens-our-allies-in-the-plant-kingdom/) - Plants have an amazing ability to survive, and thrive, in the most difficult of circumstances. Just think about it: plants can't move around. They can't grab a sweater if it's too chilly. They can't turn on the AC if it's too hot. If they're thirsty, they can't simply walk into the kitchen to grab a
- [Low Back Pain and Space Travel: 3… 2… 1… Blast Off!!!](https://www.upwellness.com/low-back-pain-and-space-travel-3-2-1-blast-off/) - Earlier this year, many of us eagerly followed the news coverage of Scott Kelly's epic return to Earth from the International Space Station. Kelly spent 340 days up in space: longer than any United States astronaut in history. You may also remember news outlets mentioning Kelly's height: he grew an entire two inches during his
- [Debunked: The Gallbladder Flush](https://www.upwellness.com/debunked-the-gallbladder-flush/) - The gallbladder cleanse, or flush, is extremely popular these days. In my practice, people ask me about this phenomenon all the time. Usually it’s people who have gallbladder symptoms, or those who have been diagnosed with gallstones. Gallstones are a very common problem, so it's no wonder that people who hear that there might be
- [Food for a Week](https://www.upwellness.com/food-for-a-week/) - In the waiting room of my office, I keep a photography book called Hungry Planet: What the World Eats, by Peter Menzel. It is the book I most often find on my patients' laps while they wait, and it makes a great conversation starter about food and nutrition. To compile the photographs for his book,
- [The Garden in Your Gut](https://www.upwellness.com/the-garden-in-your-gut/) - My backyard is like a garden oasis. My wife and I are avid gardeners, and our three children have all understood where food comes from since they were babies. Every one of us still marvels about how tall a bean plant can grow (right now, ours are about 12 feet tall) and it's hard not
- [Orange Bottles with White Caps](https://www.upwellness.com/orange-bottles-with-white-caps/) - There's no denying that modern medicine has made many wonderful advances which have benefitted the world. Numerous lives are saved each year because of medical innovations, and when an emergency situation arises, trained professionals are there to take care of us with the newest technologies. Pharmaceuticals, surgeries, and other medical practices can reduce suffering and
- [My Record-Breaking Patient](https://www.upwellness.com/my-record-breaking-patient/) - A perfectly seared steak. The browned top of a cake. The light crunch of a crusty bread. Caramelized onions. Just plain caramel. Cooking is chemistry and all of these familiar foods are examples of a very common and important biochemical reaction. And it is a reaction that is fundamental to the understanding of diabetes and
- [Does Your Doctor Take the Time to Listen to You?](https://www.upwellness.com/does-your-doctor-take-the-time-to-listen-to-you/) - When you go to the doctor does he or she take the time to listen to you? Do you feel safe in his or her office? Is it a place where you can let down your guard and be transparent? Unfortunately, many doctors don't make the time to really connect with their patients and this
- [Biggest Loser Study Reveals The Sad Reality Of Rapid Weight Loss](https://www.upwellness.com/biggest-loser-study-reveals-the-sad-reality-of-rapid-weight-loss/) - “Biggest Losers Become Biggest Gainers,” “The Lost Hope Of ‘The Biggest Loser’” and “’Biggest Losers Lose Battle Against The Returning Bulge” are just a few of the sad but true headlines that started making the rounds at the end of last week. The headlines were responding to a study released last Friday in the journal
- [Ear Candling - Helpful or Harmful?](https://www.upwellness.com/ear-candling-helpful-or-harmful/) - Ear wax is something that we all have to deal with. No one wants to have yellow-orange gunk in their ears. Not only can it be unsightly, it can also be highly uncomfortable if it builds up. However, some ways of dealing with earwax are much safer than others. Some home remedies for this common
- [10 Rewarding Reasons to do a Digital Detox](https://www.upwellness.com/10-rewarding-reasons-to-do-a-digital-detox/) - In the fast-paced, wild and crazy world we live in, technology rules many of our day-to-day activities. I am an advocate for technology, but sometimes I need to unplug and step away from the blue screen, social media and information overload. Doing a digital detox can improve your mental and physical health by leaps and
- [Are You a Walking Barometer?](https://www.upwellness.com/are-you-a-walking-barometer/) - Have you ever met people who say they can tell what the weather will be like based on how their joints feel? Although the science is not totally concrete, there is some evidence that atmospheric pressure plays a role in how we feel. Higher pressure generally means nice weather and lower pressure generally means poor
- [Tips for a Safe and Healthy Summer Vacation](https://www.upwellness.com/tips-for-a-safe-and-healthy-summer-vacation/) - Hooray, it’s almost time to start thinking about summer vacations! What’s on your packing list? Sunglasses, a swimsuit, and a great book probably top the list, but what about your health? Going on vacation could leave you vulnerable to infectious diseases, digestive problems, skin cancer, heat stroke, and sexually transmitted diseases. Any time you’re packing
- [Yummy Flourless Egg Muffins](https://www.upwellness.com/yummy-flourless-egg-muffins/) - Super easy, low carb, high protein, and nutrient dense… These flourless egg muffins are a breakfast staple in our house. They have the taste and the nutrition of an omelet or a frittata but are neatly packaged into a muffin which makes them perfect for a quick breakfast, or even a mid-day snack. Essential Ingredients:
- [For the Love of Coconuts](https://www.upwellness.com/for-the-love-of-coconuts/) - When it comes to superfoods, coconuts are the cream of the crop. From the water, to the flesh, to the oil, these amazing fruits are bursting with nourishing health benefits. Crack open a young coconut, and you'll find sweet, delicious, and refreshing coconut water. It's not only a yummy drink, it's also a powerhouse of
- [What's for Lunch? Authentic Mexican Fish Tacos...Yummy](https://www.upwellness.com/whats-for-lunch-authentic-mexican-fish-tacos-yummy/) - Thanks to fast food chains like Taco Bell, Mexican food has gotten a bad rap in the United States. We often associate it with stomach pain and those intestinal issues no one likes to talk about. However, the processed fast food stuff is a far cry from real Mexican food, which can be remarkably healthy.
- [3 Reasons For You To Ditch Your Heels (NOW)](https://www.upwellness.com/3-reasons-you-to-ditch-your-heels-now/) - Corns, calluses, thickened toenails and bunions — the price you pay for wearing heels. And while they probably look great with your outfit, perhaps you should consider these three reasons to ditch your heels and choose flats. Chronic back pain Without shoes, and feet flat on the ground, the normal s-curve shape of your back
- [Yummy and Healthy Cauliflower Rice Dishes](https://www.upwellness.com/yummy-and-healthy-cauliflower-rice-dishses/) - If you’ve never tried mock cauliflower rice, then you’re in for a treat. It’s light, fluffy, takes five minutes to prepare and can replace rice in most dishes, hot or cold. These two recipes are favorites — as sides or for a quick meal. Cauliflower/Vegetable Fried Rice The key to disguising the cauliflower is to
- [Are You Addicted To Stress?](https://www.upwellness.com/are-you-addicted-to-stress/) - You wake up exhausted, promise yourself you’ll go to the gym, start yoga, meditation, go easy on the coffee, drink more water, stop eating junk. Then your brain goes into overdrive thinking about everything that needs to be accomplished — deadlines, to-do lists, appointments… Your heart races, you feel panicked. So, you work late into
- [Chase Away the Blues By Doing This](https://www.upwellness.com/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
- [Not all Yogurt is Created Equal](https://www.upwellness.com/not-all-yogurt-is-created-equal/) - So, you've just completed your afternoon jog, and you've decided to stop by the store on your way home to pick up some healthy snacks. Yogurt: the perfect choice! It's delicious, and after all, it's one of the healthiest foods you can eat, right? Not so fast. While real yogurt does indeed boast an array
- [What Can We Learn from Paleo Poop?](https://www.upwellness.com/what-can-we-learn-from-paleo-poop/) - Fossilized human feces, otherwise known as coprolites, can teach us some interesting things about our paleolithic ancestors diet. The most important thing gleaned from this research is that our earliest relatives ate a ton of fiber-rich foods. In fact, it is estimated that they ate as much as 100 grams of fiber daily. This is
- [Snacking: Healthy or Harmful?](https://www.upwellness.com/snacking-healthy-or-harmful/) - There has long been a great divide in the health community regarding the topic of snacking. Many argue that those who snack on a regular basis are setting themselves up for weight problems and all kinds of obesity-related diseases. Others state that snacking is a vital part of our daily requirements, helping to encourage an
- [Take Good Care Of Your Thyroid](https://www.upwellness.com/take-good-care-of-your-thyroid/) - On the road to better health, some areas of the body tend to get more focus than others. Many of us know about the importance of heart health, bone health and digestive health — but what about thyroid health? The thyroid gland is one of those important parts of the body that is often overlooked.
- [This is 10x More Slippery Than Ice](https://www.upwellness.com/this-is-10x-more-slippery-than-ice/) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pVBWdt31hmU It seems like a pretty obvious statement that the health of our joints is crucially important. Our joints allow our bodies to bend, move and stretch. They get us where we need to go, and let us accomplish the things we need to do. However, despite the importance of our joints and the amazing
- [3 Simple Diet Changes Can Bring Big Results](https://www.upwellness.com/3-simple-diet-changes-can-bring-big-results/) - Summer is getting closer. Perhaps you are thinking about the beach or another vacation you might have planned. Time to get healthy.... but where to start? With hundreds of opinions out there and thousands of diet books, knowing what to eat can feel overwhelming. With all the counting, restricting and renaming, navigating the health landscape
- [Snap, Crackle, Pop](https://www.upwellness.com/snap-crackle-pop/) - Do you crack your knuckles? Have you been told that this habit will cause problems in your hands like arthritis? Although conventional wisdom says that it must cause problems, research says otherwise. In fact, there have been many studies; all say the same thing, knuckle cracking does not cause arthritis. However, knuckle cracking over a
- [11 Fun and Nutritious Things to Do with Cauliflower](https://www.upwellness.com/11-fun-and-nutritious-things-to-do-with-cauliflower/) - Cauliflower may look pale and useless, but it is surprisingly healthy. A single serving of cauliflower contains the following nutrients: Vitamin C Vitamin K1 Folate Vitamin B6 Choline Fiber Omega-3 fatty acid Manganese Biotin Phosphorous Potassium Vitamin B2 Protein Vitamin B3 Vitamin B1 Magnesium Vitamin B5 Cauliflower is particularly high in vitamin C, vitamin K1
- [Don't Smoke Another Cigarette](https://www.upwellness.com/dont-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
- [Hot then Cold: Repeat 3X](https://www.upwellness.com/hot-then-cold-repeat-3x/) - Most people are familiar with the muscle relaxing benefits of a hot pack, soak or a bath. And anyone who has ever had an orthopedic injury, bump or bruise is probably familiar with the anti-inflammatory properties of a cold or ice pack. But rarely are people using the combination of the two approaches in what
- [This Liquid Gold Has Potent Healing Power](https://www.upwellness.com/honey-healing-skin/) - My mother-in-law winced in pain as she cautiously took the bandage off her leg. Three weeks before, she had a large, deep skin cancer removed. The surgical wound repeatedly been infected and was not healing well at all. Her surgeon had recommended all sorts of different ointments and topical treatments, but nothing was working. Her
- [New Study Suggests Remaining Sedentary May Shrink Your Brain](https://www.upwellness.com/new-study-suggests-remaining-sedentary-may-shrink-your-brain/) - We already have plenty of good reasons to exercise. Regular movement has been shown to help create a stronger body, a healthier heart, and a calmer mind. But recent research has revealed yet another reason to get off that couch and get moving: a bigger, healthier brain. The new study, published in the journal Neurology,
- [9 Winter Veggies That Feed Your Skin and More](https://www.upwellness.com/9-winter-veggies-that-feed-your-skin-and-more/) - Along with the bite of winter comes dry skin, chapped lips and a complexion that looks pale and worn. How your skin looks also says a lot about your overall health. When your body is healthy from the inside out, your skin will glow with vitality and warmth. Eating enough veggies in the winter can
- [How to Handle People Who Don’t “Get” Your Health Goals](https://www.upwellness.com/how-to-handle-people-who-dont-get-your-health-goals/) - One of the most challenging things about upgrading your health and making positive changes to your diet and lifestyle can be interacting with people who may not fully understand or support what you’re doing — or why you’re doing it. When you’re faced with that kind of social pressure, it can be easy to give
- [Should You Take the Full Course of Antibiotics?](https://www.upwellness.com/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
- [Think Like a Surfer](https://www.upwellness.com/think-like-a-surfer/) - A great number of patients come in to see me with complaints of feeling out of balance in any number of ways. Sometimes it's a "chemical imbalance" in the brain that is blamed for anxiety or depression. For others, it might be a "hormonal imbalance" with menopausal symptoms or thyroid issues. And many others feel
- [Food for Thought: Herbs and Spices that Fight Inflammation](https://www.upwellness.com/food-for-thought-herbs-and-spices-that-fight-inflammation/) - Inflammation is one of the most problematic health issues facing the modern American population. Research from the Center for Inflammation and Mucosal Immunology at the University of Florida shows that inflammation can cause numerous health problems, including a higher risk for heart disease, bowel disorders, poor sleep, arthritis, weight gain, bone damage, and even depression.
- [Menudo: Boy Band and a Soup Made from a Cow's Stomach](https://www.upwellness.com/menudo-boy-band-and-a-soup-made-from-a-cows-stomach/) - Menudo was a Puerto Rican boy band formed in the 1970s and is also a traditional Mexican soup made with beef stomach, also called tripe. When I was a young child, I was fascinated by not only this boy band but also by this strange and somewhat disgusting soup. I wondered how people could eat
- [5 Healthy Things to Add to Your Morning Routine](https://www.upwellness.com/5-healthy-things-to-add-to-your-morning-routine/) - If you're like most Americans, your morning routine probably looks like this: Wake up when the alarm goes off. Hit snooze and get another 10 minutes of fitful sleep. Wake up. Hit snooze again. Wake up 10 minutes later and realize you are running late. Scramble into the shower and get ready as fast as
- [Lessons Learned from the Blue Zones](https://www.upwellness.com/lessons-learned-from-the-blue-zones/) - Blue zones are areas of the world where a greater number of residents live to be over 100 years of age. In 2004, a study conducted by National Geographic set out to find the areas of the world where people were the healthiest and lived the longest. During the study, the researchers identified commonalities between
- [Good Fences Make Good Neighbors (a story about boundaries)](https://www.upwellness.com/good-fences-make-good-neighbors-a-story-about-boundaries/) - When you build a fence between your property and your neighbor's, it is usually a good thing. Both you and your neighbor understand where your property begins and ends, and this allows you freedom within the fence line. However, when we think about boundaries, we often view them as restrictive. As human beings, we tend
- [Beware! Natural is not Always Safe](https://www.upwellness.com/beware-natural-is-not-always-safe/) - A study published in the early 1990s looked at the impact that beta-carotene (a nutrient found in carrots) had on smokers and their risk of lung cancer. The thought was that this nutrient might provide some protection from cancer. To their surprise, researchers actually found that beta-carotene increased the risk of lung cancer in smokers.
- [The #1 Question You Should Ask Your Doctor When Taking Prescription Drugs](https://www.upwellness.com/the-1-question-you-should-ask-your-dr-when-taking-prescription-drugs/) - What do you do if a prescription drug works? Do you stay on it, do you watch for side effects? These are good questions to ask your doctor when you first start taking a drug. However, the first question is the most important... Don't be afraid to ask... it matters. -Dr. Joshua Levitt
- [Yes, Some Exposure to Germs Early in Life is Very, Very Good](https://www.upwellness.com/yes-some-exposure-to-germs-early-in-life-is-very-very-good/) - Dirt, mud, animal hair... all those things that many try to keep their kids away from in early life may actually be a very good thing. According to numerous studies, exposure to these, and other similar germs helps to exercise the immune system and build a strong resistance later in life. It is thought that
- [Being Lonely is Bad for Your Health](https://www.upwellness.com/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
- [Turmeric and Colon Cancer: More Good News](https://www.upwellness.com/turmeric-and-colon-cancer-more-good-news/) - More good news about turmeric. The last 15 years of scientific research have been very promising when it comes to the benefits of turmeric. Here, I explain some of the news about how turmeric has been studied for the treatment and prevention of colon cancer. -Dr. Joshua Levitt
- [Anxious Times Indeed](https://www.upwellness.com/anxious-times-indeed/) - We had a lovely evening at my house last night with the family relaxing in front of the fireplace..it was a pleasant diversion from the anxiety we all can feel in the aftermath of the horrifying events in Paris last week. Now that my kids are upstairs and asleep, I was catching up on some
- [Low Back Pain: Do MRI's Lie?](https://www.upwellness.com/low-back-pain-do-mris-lie/) - This is an important video for anyone who has ever had low back pain and been told that their x-ray or MRI findings have uncovered the cause of the pain. In this video, I explain why what you see on the MRI doesn't always tell the whole story. - Dr. Joshua Levitt
- [A Touching Moment](https://www.upwellness.com/a-touching-moment/) - I love what I do, and the fact that I get to help people feel their best. Every once in a while, I have a great day. This is a true story about a touching moment between a doctor and a patient. This is the real reason why I love what I do! -Dr.Joshua Levitt
- [The Real Story of Snake Oil](https://www.upwellness.com/the-real-story-of-snake-oil/) - This story is one of my favorites! Chinese workers came to the U.S. in the mid to late 1800s to help build the transcontinental railroad. They used to have bottles of snake oil in their medicine bags to use as treatment for the injuries, aches, and pains that came along with working on the railroad.
- [When Healthy Foods Make You Sick](https://www.upwellness.com/when-healthy-foods-make-you-sick/) - Perhaps you have heard of the new FODMAPs diet? FODMAP=Fermentable Oligo-, Di-, Mono-saccharides and Polyols. FODMAPs are carbohydrates (sugars) that are found in some foods. FODMAPs are foods that are generally considered healthy and include the following: fructose (fruits, honey, high fructose corn syrup, etc.); lactose (dairy); fructans (wheat, garlic, onion, inulin, etc.); galactans (legumes such
- [Is it Gluten or You?](https://www.upwellness.com/is-it-gluten-or-you/) - Do you have a bad relationship with food containing gluten? Perhaps you experience uncomfortable symptoms such as gas, bloating, pain or other gastrointestinal issues. Do you steer clear of gluten or other food groups because of how they make you feel? Surprisingly, it might not be the gluten causing the issues, it might be you.
- [The 10-Minute Tendonitis Fix](https://www.upwellness.com/the-10-minute-tendonitis-fix/) - This is the story of a patient with shoulder tendinitis who did not get results with conventional therapy. By broadening the focus beyond the inflamed tendon, I was able to help him feel better within minutes. In the video, I use the metaphor of a car with a worn out right front tire... I suggest
- [Reduce Knee Pain Naturally](https://www.upwellness.com/reduce-knee-pain-naturally/) - Do you suffer from knee pain? This pain may keep you from being as active as you would like to be. Knee pain is a common occurrence in millions of adults, and can be debilitating. However, the good news is that you don't always have to resort to pharmaceuticals or surgery. Reducing the inflammation that
- [To Suppress or Support?](https://www.upwellness.com/to-supress-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
- [Are Bad Bacteria in Your Gut Feasting on Your Leftovers?](https://www.upwellness.com/are-bad-bacteria-in-your-gut-feasting-feasting-on-your-leftovers/) - There’s a reason we call it an “upset stomach.” There is a delicate balance within your digestive system that can be easily upset. Digestion is a finely-tuned process involving multiple organs that work in concert with each other in order for the system to function properly. There are trillions (you read that right… trillions with
- [Lions, Guts and Stress](https://www.upwellness.com/digestion-stress/) - In nature, the flight-or-fight response is all too common. A zebra being chased by a lion uses this response to run for its life. It needs all of its energy to outrun the lion. In fight-or-flight mode, the zebra's body down-regulates certain other systemic functions, such as wound healing and digestion. However, this is a
- [Fly in the Kitchen](https://www.upwellness.com/fly-in-the-kitchen/) - When you have an irritating fly in your kitchen, what do you do? Do you open the window and usher it out? Or do you choose another method, such as swatting it with a rolled-up magazine or a flyswatter? There are, in fact, any number of methods you can use to deal with the fly
- [Sloan's Liniment and Old Memories](https://www.upwellness.com/sloans-liniment-and-old-memories/) - Have you ever smelled something and the aroma brings back a flood of old memories? "Smells do bring back memories,” says Dr. Kenneth Heilman M.D., professor of neurology and health psychology at the University of Florida College of Medicine. “Smell goes into the emotional parts of the brain and the memory parts, whereas words go
- [Should You Choose Bromelain Over Ibuprofen?](https://www.upwellness.com/5-reasons-to-choose-bromelain-over-ibuprofen/) - Who would have thought a little enzyme found in a tropical fruit could have superpowers? All the same, it is true. Bromelain, found in pineapples, has amazing anti-inflammatory powers. So much so that it rivals the benefits to be found in Ibuprofen, without the side effects. Bromelain has been used medicinally in a variety of
- [5 Reasons Why Stress-reduced Living Can Help You Live Longer](https://www.upwellness.com/5-reasons-why-stress-reduced-living-can-help-you-live-longer/) - “If you ask what is the single most important key to longevity, I would have to say it is avoiding worry, stress and tension. And if you didn’t ask me, I’d still have to say it.” — George F. Burns Every two seconds someone dies from a stress-related condition. According to the World Health Organization,
- [Can Boswellia Help Curb Inflammatory Pain?](https://www.upwellness.com/can-boswellia-help-curb-inflammatory-pain/) - Inflammation is the immune system's natural reaction to a real or perceived invasion. In the short term, inflammation can protect us from disease. However, if it persists over the long term and becomes chronic, it can lead to a great number of illnesses. Many medications on the market today — both prescription and over-the-counter —
- [A Powerful Indian Spice That Tackles Inflammation Head On](https://www.upwellness.com/a-powerful-indian-spice-that-tackles-inflammation-head-on/) - Many of us are big fans of turmeric. It often seems to add the perfect “little something” to recipes — especially those curry dishes so many of us love. But what you may not be aware of is that curcumin, one of the major components of turmeric, has a number of health-promoting effects, especially when
- [Anti-Inflammatory Properties of the Antioxidant Quercetin](https://www.upwellness.com/anti-inflammatory-properties-of-the-antioxidant-quercetin/) - Our bodies need nutrients to stay healthy. Some of these nutrients include vitamins and minerals, which support digestion and assimilation to keep our immune systems strong. Other nutrients we need are known as antioxidants. We mostly hear about these in relation to the prevention of the aging process, but what we don’t hear is how
- [Being in "Awe" Can Reduce Inflammation](https://www.upwellness.com/being-in-awe-can-reduce-inflammation/) - Chronic inflammation is dangerous and can lead to some very serious life-threatening conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, and even cancer. Perhaps you have been told that improving your diet, getting more sleep and reducing stress will all help combat inflammation. While these are all great things that will help with inflammation, there
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- [bioflavonoids](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/bioflavonoids/)
- [back stiffness](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/back-stiffness/)
- [marshmellows](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/marshmellows/)
- [study](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/study/)
- [gratification](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/gratification/)
- [willpower](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/willpower/)
- [temptation](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/temptation/)
- [fasting](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/fasting/)
- [Cruciferous vegetables](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/cruciferous-vegetables/)
- [broccoli](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/broccoli/)
- [kale](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/kale/)
- [sinus infection](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/sinus-infection/)
- [congestion](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/congestion/)
- [Magnesium](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/magnesium/)
- [mg](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/mg/)
- [cell](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/cell/)
- [organ](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/organ/)
- [body system](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/body-system/)
- [hormones](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/hormones/)
- [genes](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/genes/)
- [nature](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/nature/)
- [amygdala](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/amygdala/)
- [grounding](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/grounding/)
- [outdoors](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/outdoors/)
- [doctor](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/doctor/)
- [travel mindset](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/travel-mindset/)
- [trees](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/trees/)
- [happiness](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/happiness/)
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- [cardiovascular](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/cardiovascular/)
- [casein](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/casein/)
- [addictive food](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/addictive-food/)
- [food addiction](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/food-addiction/)
- [fish oil](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/fish-oil/)
- [fatty acids](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/fatty-acids/)
- [DHA](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/dha/)
- [cells](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/cells/)
- [cell membranes](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/cell-membranes/)
- [butter](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/butter/)
- [healthy coffee](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/healthy-coffee/)
- [organic coffee](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/organic-coffee/)
- [brew](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/brew/)
- [Oxygen](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/oxygen/)
- [sexes](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/sexes/)
- [healthy](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/healthy/)
- [plant](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/plant/)
- [eat](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/eat/)
- [cardiovascular disease](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/cardiovascular-disease/)
- [risk](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/risk/)
- [sauna](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/sauna/)
- [sweat](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/sweat/)
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- [physical](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/physical/)
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- [flax](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/flax/)
- [seafood](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/seafood/)
- [nac](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/nac/)
- [N-acetylcysteine](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/n-acetylcysteine/)
- [drug](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/drug/)
- [Acetaminophen](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/acetaminophen/)
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- [Glutathione](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/glutathione/)
- [research](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/research/)
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- [lighting](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/lighting/)
- [screen](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/screen/)
- [melatonin](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/melatonin/)
- [REM sleep](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/rem-sleep/)
- [childhood allergies](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/childhood-allergies/)
- [microbiota](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/microbiota/)
- [beets](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/beets/)
- [benefits](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/benefits/)
- [essential minerals](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/essential-minerals/)
- [heart-healthy](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/heart-healthy/)
- [beet juice](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/beet-juice/)
- [success](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/success/)
- [reframing](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/reframing/)
- [fruits](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/fruits/)
- [pesticides](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/pesticides/)
- [dark circles](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/dark-circles/)
- [eyes](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/eyes/)
- [Oxidative stress](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/oxidative-stress/)
- [omega-3 fatty acids](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/omega-3-fatty-acids/)
- [omega-3s](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/omega-3s/)
- [fish oil supplements](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/fish-oil-supplements/)
- [albacore](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/albacore/)
- [tuna](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/tuna/)
- [garlic](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/garlic/)
- [rosemary](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/rosemary/)
- [macronutrients](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/macronutrients/)
- [beef](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/beef/)
- [protein powder](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/protein-powder/)
- [vitality](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/vitality/)
- [muscle building](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/muscle-building/)
- [pillow menu](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/pillow-menu/)
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- [pillow](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/pillow/)
- [hotels](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/hotels/)
- [rest](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/rest/)
- [buckwheat](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/buckwheat/)
- [contoured](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/contoured/)
- [memory foam](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/memory-foam/)
- [body pillow](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/body-pillow/)
- [non-toxic](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/non-toxic/)
- [allergy](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/allergy/)
- [rheumatoid arthritis](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/rheumatoid-arthritis/)
- [autoimmune](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/autoimmune/)
- [Hawaii](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/hawaii/)
- [American](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/american/)
- [Standard American Diet](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/standard-american-diet/)
- [aloha](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/aloha/)
- [Hawaiian](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/hawaiian/)
- [population](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/population/)
- [Polynesian](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/polynesian/)
- [Traditional Hawaiian Diet](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/traditional-hawaiian-diet/)
- [keto](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/keto/)
- [ketogenesis](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/ketogenesis/)
- [eggs](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/eggs/)
- [garden](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/garden/)
- [lavender](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/lavender/)
- [bamboo](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/bamboo/)
- [aloe vera](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/aloe-vera/)
- [valerian](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/valerian/)
- [intestines](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/intestines/)
- [digestive process](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/digestive-process/)
- [health issues](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/health-issues/)
- [flight or fight](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/flight-or-fight/)
- [psychology](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/psychology/)
- [stress hormones](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/stress-hormones/)
- [workplace stress](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/workplace-stress/)
- [beans](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/beans/)
- [Styrofoam](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/styrofoam/)
- [synthetic](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/synthetic/)
- [World Health Organization](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/world-health-organization/)
- [processed](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/processed/)
- [environment](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/environment/)
- [biodegradable](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/biodegradable/)
- [marine life](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/marine-life/)
- [fossil fuels](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/fossil-fuels/)
- [chemicals](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/chemicals/)
- [big pharma](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/big-pharma/)
- [insulin](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/insulin/)
- [type 1 diabetes](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/type-1-diabetes/)
- [physicians](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/physicians/)
- [cows](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/cows/)
- [teens](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/teens/)
- [epidemic](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/epidemic/)
- [diseases](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/diseases/)
- [wheezing](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/wheezing/)
- [sneezing](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/sneezing/)
- [breathing](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/breathing/)
- [hay fever](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/hay-fever/)
- [Lentils](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/lentils/)
- [chronic diseases](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/chronic-diseases/)
- [grass-fed](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/grass-fed/)
- [agriculture](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/agriculture/)
- [quinoa](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/quinoa/)
- [gluten-free](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/gluten-free/)
- [empathy](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/empathy/)
- [physician](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/physician/)
- [bedside manner](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/bedside-manner/)
- [11 seconds](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/11-seconds/)
- [care](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/care/)
- [patient care](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/patient-care/)
- [black cumin seeds](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/black-cumin-seeds/)
- [ragweed](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/ragweed/)
- [cumin](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/cumin/)
- [cumin seeds](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/cumin-seeds/)
- [allergy relief](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/allergy-relief/)
- [statins](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/statins/)
- [cholesterol](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/cholesterol/)
- [lipids](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/lipids/)
- [lower cholesterol](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/lower-cholesterol/)
- [high cholesterol](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/high-cholesterol/)
- [chinese food](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/chinese-food/)
- [americanized](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/americanized/)
- [grandmother](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/grandmother/)
- [chinese takeout](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/chinese-takeout/)
- [authentic](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/authentic/)
- [emotional health](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/emotional-health/)
- [mood food](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/mood-food/)
- [nature cure](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/nature-cure/)
- [green space](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/green-space/)
- [hike](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/hike/)
- [wilderness](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/wilderness/)
- [lower stress](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/lower-stress/)
- [green medicine](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/green-medicine/)
- [mushrooms](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/mushrooms/)
- [ticks](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/ticks/)
- [meat disease](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/meat-disease/)
- [pork](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/pork/)
- [lamp](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/lamp/)
- [chiggers](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/chiggers/)
- [mites](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/mites/)
- [lyme disease](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/lyme-disease/)
- [rocky mountain spotted fever](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/rocky-mountain-spotted-fever/)
- [eleuthero](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/eleuthero/)
- [panax ginseng](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/panax-ginseng/)
- [immune boosting](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/immune-boosting/)
- [compote](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/compote/)
- [french toast](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/french-toast/)
- [aquafaba](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/aquafaba/)
- [vegan french toast](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/vegan-french-toast/)
- [french toast recipe](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/french-toast-recipe/)
- [hiking](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/hiking/)
- [backpack](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/backpack/)
- [trail](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/trail/)
- [novice hiking](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/novice-hiking/)
- [clothing](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/clothing/)
- [flashlight](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/flashlight/)
- [matches](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/matches/)
- [honey bee](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/honey-bee/)
- [cough suppressant](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/cough-suppressant/)
- [acid reflux](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/acid-reflux/)
- [tumor growth](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/tumor-growth/)
- [metabolic syndrome](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/metabolic-syndrome/)
- [heavy metals](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/heavy-metals/)
- [uranium](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/uranium/)
- [thallium](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/thallium/)
- [nickel](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/nickel/)
- [cadmium](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/cadmium/)
- [aluminum](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/aluminum/)
- [carotenoids](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/carotenoids/)
- [weight management](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/weight-management/)
- [headaches](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/headaches/)
- [procssed meat](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/procssed-meat/)
- [dehydration](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/dehydration/)
- [cold compress](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/cold-compress/)
- [tension headaches](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/tension-headaches/)
- [migraines](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/migraines/)
- [ceylon cinnamon](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/ceylon-cinnamon/)
- [anti=inflammatory](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/antiinflammatory/)
- [apple](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/apple/)
- [grateful](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/grateful/)
- [thanksgiving](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/thanksgiving/)
- [thankful](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/thankful/)
- [dips](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/dips/)
- [sauce](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/sauce/)
- [chips](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/chips/)
- [avocado](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/avocado/)
- [calcium](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/calcium/)
- [teeth](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/teeth/)
- [hair](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/hair/)
- [nails](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/nails/)
- [calcium deficiency](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/calcium-deficiency/)
- [wrist](https://www.upwellness.com/tag/wrist/)

## Groups

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