Top 5 Questions to Ask Your 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 […]
Ladies, Try These 4 Easy Exercises to End Arm Jello for 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 Things That May Cause Constipation and How to be More 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 […]
3 Balance Activities You Can Do at Home (and why you should)
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 […]
The Secret Weapon That Makes Pineapple So Amazing
A few years ago, a popular science website (with a rather raunchy name) posted an article on their Facebook page that went viral with millions of views, 6500 shares, and over 5000 colorful comments. You’d think that it might be an article about cats or cute little kids or something like that with viral potential. […]
3 Tips to Tame Your 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 […]
5 Ways to Beat the 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?
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 […]
How to Go From Recliner to Running 3 Miles and Do It 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, […]
7 Healthy Summer Habits to 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 […]
