Cancer.  A topic that I have covered in many articles over the years and something very close to my heart as I, and many others, have been impacted personally.  It is a word that most of us fear, mainly because there is a lack of understanding of the subject.  The incidence of cancer is climbing in the human race, with an estimated 40% or more of us to be impacted personally within our lifetimes.  When we fear something, we want to eliminate it, make it go away.  Thus, as humans, we struggle and fight to find a cure that will…

Is it possible to raise energy levels and increase endurance in the body?  We could all use a 'pick-me-up' every now and again, considering the busy and highly stressful lives that we live.  But, can you counter those negative effects that we inflict upon ourselves every day?  Is Cordyceps a possible solution to aid many people with energy and health? In 1993, at the Chinese National Games, a group of 9 women athletes shattered 9 world records. This stunned the officials and allegations were made regarding doping or illegal drug use.  However, these women were not using illegal drugs, supplements,…

Erectile dysfunction.  A problem that many men encounter on various levels that could signal that something bigger is going on health wise and not just a problem in the bedroom.  If you're a man, you'll encounter this problem at some stage of your life and it may not just be when you are older.  Just like other health conditions, there is often a bigger picture to the issue than what we'd like to believe.  Many just create the excuses of too much stress or maybe they are not in the mood, both of which are important, but if the problem…

Itching, burning, and discharge often at the most inconvenient times.  Vaginal yeast infections are something that every woman has encountered at least once and generally after the first encounter, you likely don't want to go there again.  Yeast infections are extremely common in women and despite current therapy options, the problems continue to reoccur, often put off until another day.  Are you just pacifying the current situation or are you solving the problem at a base level? To answer this, you need to look at the situation, raising the question if there might just be a better means of intervening. …

Your feet. They’re the part of your body that you probably ignore most. Ignored but important. When you have healthy feet, you tend to take them for granted. Ladies, you might like to paint the nails, or have a professional pedicure, but that’s probably the most attention they get. Although they are invariably small compared to the rest of your body, they were designed to support you and keep you moving. Most people use them for daily exercise: walking, running, aerobics, Zumba, even powerlifting. When they are healthy, they don’t complain about their job at all. But when they are…

"You are what you eat' is a common phrase toss around the medical field, but few truly believe in the positive or negative impact of our diet, dependent on the foods chosen.  Cancer is the leading cause of death and  impacts approximately 38% of people every year, with that percentage appearing to climb higher every decade.  According to cancer.gov, in 2018 there will be 1,735,350 new cancer cases diagnosed, with the most common including breast, lung, prostate, colon, skin, bladder, non-Hodgkin lymphoma, kidney, endometrial, leukemia, pancreatic, thyroid, and liver cancer.  The national expenditure for cancer in 2017 was estimated at…

I met Jack 10 years ago when I introduced my son to tennis. Now, I’m not a great tennis player. I’m not even good, but I love it, and spending time with my son has always been fun. So, I thought, why not? It would be something he and I could do for fun. So, I took him over to the courts and showed him the basics, which was I all knew. We had a great time and he seemed to really enjoy the game for itself. While we were playing, a man approached us. He was an older gentleman,…

Cancer is likely the most dreaded diagnosis any person can hear.  The disease can impact any organ system from the digestive tract, breast, blood, genitourinary, skin and central nervous system.  The link between cancer and chronic inflammation is well known.  As a result, much research has been done regarding herbs, including Curcumin or Turmeric, and their potential ability to act as a preventative or a means of intervention at various stages of disease.  What is the connection between Curcumin or Turmeric, chronic inflammation, and cancer?   Curcumin or better known as Turmeric by many, is an herb that has been used…

There are numerous types of berries and fruits out on the market for purchase as whole food or even used as powdered extracts in herbal form.  They have been touted for many years as being a vital part to our diet and health, but do they really provide benefits?  Research indicates that making berries a part of your daily diet can stabilize blood sugar levels and improve diabetes control. Can a serving of blueberries in whole food form or even as part of berry extract herbal powder provide significant benefits towards improving your health?  Let's dive into it! [caption id="attachment_2880"…

Blood sugar or glucose related health concerns are on the rise, often accompanying metabolic conditions, insulin dysfunction, and diabetes.  The problem goes much further than just a 'high' reading on a finger stick or in the urine. Unregulated blood sugar, diabetes, and insulin levels indicate altered cellular metabolism and are connected to a host of clinical health ailments.  Looking beyond the host of medications routinely prescribed, are there more natural options including herbs and dietary approaches that can be of benefit? When we think of elevated blood sugar, we almost…