Let’s look at how to make a decision about vaccinations and what your individual risks may be. Because whether as an infant or when you’re traveling or when you want to visit your new nephew, you may face the needle and you want all the information you can get.
Read MoreThat famous phrase was not just the philosophy of the Borg, it is a continual struggle in conventional medicine. Bugs are smart and the more we use a drug to treat an infection, the more adapted to the drug and therefore the more resistant a bug becomes.
Read MoreIn the last year there are whole populations of people that are beginning to say no, many for the first time in their lives. But one area of our lives where people seem to be hesitant to say no is when it comes to sitting in front of their doctor. We should be able to tell our doctors very private things and be confident that it is not being recorded for thousands of people to see for years to come. We need to take back our responsibility for our own decision-making. We don’t need permission to say no.
Read MoreI am asked daily if marijuana is a positive thing. This isn't an easy answer because the action of cannabis is unique to the individual. Let me start by helping you to understand the physiological placement of cannabis as a chemical in the body. In this way you will see how much of a positive or negative effect it may have for your specific needs.
Read MoreDo you know what your blood pressure is? Do you know if you are borderline anemic? Did your last blood test include A1C? How many different physicians do you see in a year? The reason I'm asking these questions is because most people are letting their doctor do all the driving while they sit back and just watch the scenery go by. You can't be truly healthy without being invested in the status of your health. And the best way to do this is by doing your own evaluation of your health beginning with your test results.
Read MoreThe importance of having compatible blood cannot be overestimated. It may mean the difference between an illness and a serious blood infection, between a virus and an autoimmune disorder. Don't assume all blood is the same and think about the idea of donating blood to be saved for yourself.
Read MoreEach of us has developed a routine. We eat the same things, do the same things, use the same things.
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