Heart disease is the biggest killer in the United States, with one in four Americans dying due to some form of the disease. The development of heart disease is most often slow and methodical, progressing over the course of a lifetime. It plagues both men and women, and the warning signs are unfortunately often ignored by the vast majority of …

The liver is arguably the most resilient organ in the human body. It performs essential life functions such as filtering blood from the digestive system, detoxifying chemicals, and helping metabolize drugs. It is estimated that the liver is responsible for over 500 essential functions, so prioritizing the health of the liver is essential. As the largest internal organ, the liver …

When we hear about inflammation, it carries a negative connotation with it. However, as discussed in previous blog entries, inflammation is not exclusively a bad thing. In fact, acute or localized inflammation is part of the body’s natural healing process. Injuries like sprained ankles or small infections from wooden splinters result in inflamed parts of the body. This is the …

In today’s health-information environment, the word inflammation is cringe-inducing. It seems as though more and more illness is being attributed to inflammation, and more and more effort (and money!) is being spent on combating it. So what’s the big deal? Is inflammation really as big of a problem as people make it out to be? And even so, what causes …

There are few topics in the world of healthcare that are more misunderstood than the topic of inflammation. In fact, much of the mainstream education about inflammation is much too ambiguous, oftentimes leaving one with many more questions than answers. The irony of this is the fact that a HUGE percentage of the most common chronic health conditions that people …

The short answer is yes. But, as is the case for most health conditions, there is nuance involved.  First, it is important to identify the correct type of diabetes. Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease, which centers around the pancreas’ inability to produce the hormone insulin. This type is currently not reversible. Type 2 diabetes is a developed form …

Health issues taken at face value – such as being overweight or having low energy levels – can be masking greater healthcare concerns. Underlying conditions like diabetes often create noticeable symptoms that individuals, often through no fault of their own, can misinterpret.  The treatment of a symptom won’t resolve a disease. Therefore, it is important to analyze what the body …