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A lot of us think we are watching what we eat. That might be counting calories (a fool’s errand, but not the topic of this

Let’s talk about your medicine cabinet. Maybe it’s a whole cupboard in your kitchen. Maybe it’s behind the mirror in your bathroom. But almost everyone

Halotherapy is, literally, therapy using salt–whether applied to the skin, or a wound, ingested or inhaled. History of halotherapy The practice stretches back more than

In this space, we have discussed the spiritual benefits of fasting, the hormonal benefits of fasting, how fasting helps fight disease and just the general

Amino acids are the building blocks of protein–one of the three macronutrients. Many of us learn that in biology growing up. To paint a more

There’s a term that has taken hold in the health and longevity world: Blue Zones. The term originated in 2005 in a National Geographic article.

Have a look at this AskDrErnst article, posted nearly two years ago. It’s all about Metabolic Syndrome, what it is, why you might have it,

What is “alternative healthcare”? The broadest definition seems to include preventative health measures and anything that doesn’t involve either pharmaceuticals or surgery. Remember that for

You really are only as old as you feel, or as old as you think you are (i.e., what your mind perceives). Notice how the

“Exercise, eating healthy and drinking lots and lots of water.” That’s how Ernestine Shepard (the woman in the video above) keeps herself looking fit and

One of the most common questions we get at the clinic is the role of alcohol. And if you’re in the clinic for anything other

Chances are you have seen or heard the surprising and swift condemnation of coconut oil. It started with an American Heart Association (AHA) report. But the