How do you feel when I say the word “multitasking”? Do you feel overwhelmed? Or do you proudly say that you’re a good multitasker? Does it stress you out? Or do you feel efficient?As a health professional, I’m supposed to tell you that multitasking may be bad for your health. After all, your focus is usually poor when you try doing two or more things at once. Take, for example, the well known risks of driving and talking on a phon .....

 The U.S. Centre for Disease Control tested the blood and tissues of about 2500 people and found 150 different toxic chemicals, including PCBs, lead, and other carcinogens. These toxins are only a minute portion of the number of chemicals currently in use in North America. Of the more than 75,000 chemicals, less than half have been fully tested for their impact on our health and the environment......

 What is Biopuncture?Biopuncture is the injection of sterile biologic products into specific locations of the body. It is also known as Acupuncture Injection Therapy (AIT). Acupuncture points can be chosen based on Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) principles and diagnosis to stimulate an immune response, balance hormones, regulate f .....

This season, many of us feel overwhelmed by our to-do lists and do not want to add more to that list with New Year’s resolutions or other such self-imposed undertakings. Being a fan of simplicity, I’ve come up with 12 easy moves you can make towards wellness.  1. Drink water lemon in the morningLemons are rich in vitamin C and cit .....

Are you getting enough sleep? If your answer is no, then you're not alone. Approximately 29 percent of Americans report getting less than seven hours of sleep per night on a regular basis. Sure many of us can handle the loss of an hour or two or even three every n .....

Allergy season has been upon many sufferers since February this year, but an early start may or may not mean an early finish. If you are one of the sneezing, sniffling, eye-rubbing, worn out masses, here are some simple things that you can do to ease your symptoms.   Reduce Exposure to Allergens .....

Most women know that regular breast exams are important, but many of us neglect to do them. Breast exams allow us to feel out possible areas of concern so they can be addressed early. Though it can be scary, many of those lumps are actually nothing to be concerned about. Many lumps are fluid-filled cysts, which are not cancerous, nor a risk for can .....

2010: That just sounds so good to me. Not sure why, maybe because of the zeros, but it sounds like a good number. It sounds like a fresh start. I've been asking my patients if they ma .....

Sleep is vital for good health, but most of us don't get enough of it. At least 60 million Americans are affected by insomnia, and two-thirds of chronic pain patients have sleep issues. .....

I flew to Phoenix this month for a conference on Integrative Pain Management for Optimal Care, and as I signed in, I received a paper cut at the base of my pinky finger. We've all had a paper cut before. We know that it is not dangerous unless we a .....