The relationship between exercise and immune function is not as straight forward as many believe. Certainly, most scholars have concluded that a history of regular exercise is associated with increased life expectancy and decreased disease duration when compared to outcomes experienced by a sedentary population. Therefore, it is probably safe to conclude that among the … Continued
From Dr. Brooke: In this ever-growing time of food allergy and sensitivity awareness, people are discovering how much better they feel eliminating certain foods, including wheat/gluten and dairy. Elimination of these foods has been associated with relieving symptoms of gas, bloating, constipation, diarrhea, IBS, Eczema, ADD/ADHD, migraines, psoriasis, arthritis…the list goes on and on. I … Continued
Insomnia is one of the most common reasons that people visit their doctor. Sleep medications, however, come with a variety of side effects, can actually further disrupt sleep patterns, become addictive, and often fail to address the root of the problem. Long-term health depends on the regeneration that occurs during deep sleep. Growth hormone, or the “anti-aging” … Continued
The Baltimore Sun published an article last week on the remarkable effectiveness of sublingual allergen drops in lieu of traditional allergy shot therapy. A link to the article, which summarizes the findings of the doctors at Johns Hopkins who studied the drops, is here for your convenience: http://touch.baltimoresun.com/#section/-1/article/p2p-75049766/. Weighing in on the matter, and explaining why she has … Continued
Earlier this week we posted an article explaining the differences between food allergies and food intolerance. As promised, our story continues, or rather, the (itchy, scratchy) story of our trainer and nutrition coach, Kindra. Below you will find the beginning of her tale, which she has agreed to update for us at the one month, … Continued
When it comes to food allergies, dramatic consequences come to mind: hives, shortness of breath, the throat sealing closed, swelling, an inability to breathe, anaphylaxis, and possibly even death. While these things can and do occur, fortunately, incidences such as these are fairly rare. In fact, it is estimated that only 4% of the American … Continued
Spring is just around the corner, and so is allergy season. An estimated one in four people suffer from allergies in one form or another: sneezing, watery eyes, sinus troubles, asthma, frequent ear infections, persistent cough, skin irritation, headaches, muscle or joint pain, hyperactivity, and/or mental difficulties including confusion, slow thinking, and depression. Traditional treatment, … Continued
Orthotics offer relief from painful foot problems, especially for people who spend a lot of time walking or standing — at work, or in everyday activities. Regular use of orthotics will help alleviate knee, hip, back and even neck pain by maintaining normal positioning of the bones in the toes, feet, ankles, and knees. This helps … Continued
