Natural Remedies For Menopause
I had a patient this week ask for any natural remedies for the changing hormones during menopause. So let’s jump in! Supplements For Menopause? There are many different sides to menopause including bone loss, thinning hair and hot flashes. Supplements could be helpful along with lifestyle changes to combat these symptoms. The big thing to
What is the best position to sleep?
What is the best position to sleep in? We all have a favorite way to sleep, but is that the best sleeping position for our body? I have patients ask this question a lot, and I wanted to address this as part of keeping our bodies feeling good and moving the best they can! As
Is eating organic food that important?
We’ve heard about organic food, that it’s supposed to be better for us, but also more expensive. Is it worth it? Lets take a look! What is organic food? Farmers spray chemicals known as pesticides onto our fruit and vegetables as routine practice. This is to keep bugs from eating our apples and worms out
Ice or Heat for pain?
We’ve all had injuries and neck or back pain. But I’ve had many patients wonder “do I use heat or ice??”. Let’s start with what heat vs ice does for the body. Heat for chronically stiff areas A heating pad is good for tight muscles to open up the blood vessels and bring fresh blood
What to do for HEADACHES
Headaches are one of the main issues patients seek out health care as it can affect their concentration, mental clarity and daily lives. But what causes them? What causes headaches? Headaches can be caused by multiple things: Tension Headaches Tight muscles which pull on the vertebrae, or bones in the neck and shoulders, cause many
Do you NEED probiotics?
What are probiotics? Our stomach and gut have natural good bacteria living in them to help digest our food and keep our gut healthy. The problem is, stress, antibiotics and some medications can kill off our good bacteria! This can lead to constipation or irregularity, uncomfortable bloating and stomach pain. What can I do? Probiotics
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