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
The Story of Toxicity: What is It? How Does It Affect Me? How Do I ‘Detox’?
Toxicity is, according to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, the degree to which a chemical substance or a particular mixture of substances can damage an organism. Toxicity
The Estrogen Thyroid Connection
Estrogen dominance is becoming a modern epidemic. We’ve discussed it before in this space in this post, but that was mostly how it relates to
Is Charlotte’s Water Supply Safe, Toxic or Radioactive?
Did you hear the news last week? Duke Energy confirmed speculation about the contamination of radioactive materials (radium) and toxic heavy metal (thallium) within one