
Natural Seasonal Allergy Relief
It’s spring and things are blooming! In Charlotte this week, we had record high levels of tree pollen. The cars left outside were dusted yellow

Food Sensitivities in a Nutshell
You’ve no doubt heard about food allergies. Any parent with a school-aged child knows that at least one kid in their class will almost literally

9 Natural Alternatives to Prescription Painkillers
Prescription painkillers are both a burden to society (causing more than 40 deaths per day in overdoses alone) and a danger to the health of

The Biggest Problem with Pain Pills
If you have been following the news lately, you are no doubt aware of the “opioid epidemic.” It’s gotten to where there’s been created a

Nature vs Nurture: What’s DNA Got to Do With It?
If you were to listen closely to what scientists have been saying the past few years about your genetic code, you would think that you

Walmart Offers to Buy Humana – The Business of Healthcare
Acquisitions and mergers in the healthcare industry as of late. Might seem like boring old business news, but there is a lot of meaning behind

4 Common and Dangerous Medications, and Their Natural Alternatives
Uncertainty about our health and unexpected events are a part of life. Nobody expects to develop digestive issues or chronic migraines or bouts of sadness.

Lupus Causes and Natural Cures
1.5 million Americans suffer from lupus. 90% of them are women, and most of those women are African American, Asian-American or Native American. Lupus is

What I Learned By Attending A Lecture by Deepak Chopra
Last Monday, my wife (Dr. Sarah) and I attended a lecture here in Charlotte by Dr. Deepak Chopra, MD. It was one of the most

A New Sweetener? What’s the Deal With Kakato?
I recently ran across a sweetener advertising itself as natural and, if not outright “healthy,” at least it was neutral in terms of its affect

Ketosis Sucks! -or- You Feel Terrible; That’s How You Know It’s Working
If you are just starting out on your ketogenic journey, a well-intentioned friend, skeptical naysayer, or even your health coach or doctor might have warned

Got Cellulite? You’re Not Alone…
90% of Americans deal with cellulite at some point in their lives. As common as it is, there are quite a lot of misconceptions about