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When we sleep, we promote healing properties throughout the body. Getting a good night’s sleep is critical for optimal health. On the other hand, poor sleep leads to adverse effects. The side effects and complications associated with sleep disorders are irritability, fatigue, high blood pressure, cardiovascular disorders, chronic disease, diabetes, …

With staggering numbers, diabetes affects over 30 million Americans and within that vast figure, rests the overwhelming amount of people with prediabetes—89 million. Diabetes is an exorbitant disease, costing approximately 245 billion dollars per year. In addition, it is the 7th leading cause of death in the United States. If …

When holidays conjure up thoughts of joyful celebrations with family and friends, but we all know that this time of year also increases stress and overindulging, and our skin is often the first place to show the signs of our hectic schedules. If you are concerned about the appearance of …

You’ve all seen the displays in the stores already…Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, and Christmas are around the corner! And as exciting as these events can be, they can also be stressful. There are so many tasks to complete and events to attend that we may end up being both physically and mentally …

Metastatic breast cancer is not a specific type of cancer; it is breast cancer that has metastasized into other areas of the body such as the bones, lymph nodes, lungs, liver, or brain. When breast cancer cells divide, invade, and proliferate into an area like the lungs, it is not …

Wrinkles, puffiness, and sagging skin—Why is it that the eyes seem to age so much faster than the rest of our face? Droopy, sagging upper eyelids and bags under the eyes can be natural parts of the aging process, but they can also negatively affect your self-confidence. If the appearance …

Psoriasis is a common skin disorder that affects 125 million people globally; however, many people don’t realize it is an autoimmune disease. When the body’s immune system is triggered, skin cells become overactive and produce more skin than what can naturally be sloughed off, resulting in red, irritated skin with …

Many children that suffer from migraine headaches are living in pain. This is because most cases go undiagnosed or misdiagnosed, as young children are less likely to be able to describe their symptoms, and many adults and even physicians might think their pain is associated with something else. Children often …

Why do some people age well, and others struggle with their energy levels, weight, sexual drive, joint inflammation, and other age-related disorders? The answer isn’t always so cut and dry, and while genetics and lifestyle choices both play a significant role, there is a little-known secret that many physicians and …

On July 27, 2021 the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention once again recommended all individuals, even those who have been vaccinated, wear masks indoors in certain circumstances as COVID-19 infections increase across the country. The main culprit is believed to be the Delta variant, a highly contagious form of …