Heat related conditions such as heat exhaustion, heat injury and heat stroke are common and have potentially deadly consequences. Symptoms can range from mild dehydration and feeling faint to catastrophic heat stroke causing swelling around the brain and organ failure.
Sleep consumes approximately ⅓ of our lives. But this statistic only holds true if we are getting a full 8-hours of sleep each night. What happens if you don’t get a full night’s rest? How can you improve your sleep without having to take a pill every night?
Certain stressors we have no control over. Whether it is the angry driver that cut you off on on the highway or a family member that was recently diagnosed with cancer, we cannot completely remove ourselves from all the stress in our lives.
Planes, trains, automobiles and watercrafts each offer a unique mode of transportation. Whether for work or pleasure, you may need to use one of these methods of travel this summer.
Nearly two weeks into the Institute for Functional Medicine approved ‘Elimination Diet’ and I already feel a world of difference with my body. Is it a placebo or is it actually working?
With a Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition from UT Austin, I have a very solid foundation of knowledge about the foods we eat and the role which nutrients play for our health. However, in most medical residency programs in the U.S., the focus seems to be on medications for specific diseases rather than avoiding medications altogether through proper eating habits.
Conjunctivitis, commonly known as “Pink Eye”, is characterized by the inflammation of the conjunctiva – the thin, transparent layer covering the white part of the eye and the inner surface of the eyelid. This inflammation causes the eye to appear pink or reddish, hence the name.
After attending the first day of Functional Medicine continuing education, the take home lesson was to be mindful of what you put in your mouth. “Remove” foods that are causing harm. “Replace” the nutrients which are missing.
Traditional acupuncture can help with a wide list of ailments ranging from back pain to insomnia. But what many people are not aware of is the ability of acupuncturists to tap into the body’s natural ability to heal even in the face of cancer.
Back pain, however common, is never welcomed. Even though the most likely cause of your back pain is benign, there are red flags to be aware of that can indicate something more serious.