Who hasn’t been working on a screen too much lately? After a while, you may notice your eye begin to twitch involuntarily. This condition takes on different forms from benign cases to more complicated conditions that can be tied to… read more
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How Air Purifiers Can Help Clean Your Air
Even before COVID-19, usage of home air purifiers had spiked. According to Consumer Reports, one in four American households now owns an air purifier. But what do they actually do and is it worth the investment? Simply put, air purifiers… read more
Cracking the Code on Strange Food Reactions
Oh, cilantro — one of the world’s most controversial foods. Some love it, some hate it and some think it tastes like… soap! Do you experience strange reactions to foods that are kind of unexplainable? We are here to crack… read more
Could Statins Be the Answer for Ulcerative Colitis?
Ulcerative colitis is an inflammatory bowel disease that causes severe inflammation and ulcers within the digestive tract. The symptoms of ulcerative colitis can be debilitating and sometimes severely impact quality of life. Symptoms include diarrhea, abdominal pain, rectal bleeding, urgency… read more
Adaptogens: Organic Stress Relief
We all experience the burdens of everyday life. Stress, anxiety, burn-out, fatigue — they are all very real and no one is immune to their effects. However, some of these side effects of life can be managed thanks to the… read more
Are You Nuts?
Nuts are a common part of the American diet. As a snack, a salad topping or mixed into your favorite dessert, nuts are everywhere. What are the benefits of eating nuts and why are some people allergic? HEALTH BENEFITS Peanuts… read more
Too Much Drool? How to Diagnose and Treat Hypersalivation
Have you ever woken up to a pile of drool on your pillow? While this is seemingly normal, producing excess amounts of saliva consistently can be a result of other underlying issues. Saliva helps to keep your mouth healthy by… read more
The “Skinny” on Fad Diets
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that 42.5% of American adults fit the criteria for obesity, or a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 30 or greater. When including the population that is either overweight (BMI of 25.0-29.9) or… read more
Get Bad Breath Under Control
Oral hygiene is something that we are all taught to maintain from a young age; however, sometimes routine teeth brushing and mouthwash aren’t enough to keep bad breath at bay. Severe bad breath, also known as halitosis, can be embarrassing for… read more
Suffering From Low Back Pain? It’s Time to Stop Ignoring the Signs and Take Action
BY DR. JACOB REIDY, PT AND CARTER MEYERS, PTA Low back pain is extremely common today. Generally, about 80% of people will experience low back pain during their lifetime. Low back pain can be caused by several things, including herniated… read more
