In an “ideal” world, you’d have the luxury of going to bed early and then waking up early, all rested for a productive day ahead.  But some commitments, like job duties or child care, can make it difficult to adhere to the “early to bed, early to rise” philosophy.  There are perhaps two important aspects…

Aloe vera is a popular medicinal plant that people have used for thousands of years.  Aloe vera, or Aloe barbadensis, is a thick, short-stemmed plant that stores water in its leaves. It is best known for treating skin injuries, but it also has several other uses that could potentially benefit health.  1. It contains healthful…

Treat your cold at home   Being sick, even when you’re home in bed, isn’t fun. The combination of body aches, fever, chills, and nasal congestion can be enough to make anyone miserable.  There are plenty of home remedies that can alleviate your symptoms and get you back to normal. If you still feel sick after…

by Thomas E. Levy, MD, JD and Ron Hunninghake, MD  OMNS (May 11, 2022) The full importance of vitamin C in reaching and maintaining optimal health remains largely unappreciated by most traditional health care practitioners. Certainly, it is widely appreciated that vitamin C is required to sustain life, and that its severe deficiency in the…

Morning Water Therapy Benefits You Should Know About  Drinking Water First Thing in the Morning  Generally speaking, people rush to drink water when it’s hot out or after we’ve been physically active.  Those are good times to drink water, but the best time and the one most people are missing out on is in the…

Chlorophyll is the natural compound present in green plants that gives them their color. It helps plants to absorb energy from the sun as they undergo the process of photosynthesis. This nutrient is present in green vegetables and other plant-based foods, like algae. The greener the vegetable is, the higher its chlorophyll content.  There are…

No matter what your fitness level, the general benefits of swimming are yours to go out and grab and make your own. It has the power to give your muscles a makeover, transform you into a cardio king, turn back the clock, and calm you quicker than a secluded beach in the Bahamas. But if…

The best way to deal with any medical condition — even COVID-19, the disease caused by the new strain of coronavirus — is by using prevention. It’s important that we do whatever we can to avoid getting sick, and that includes washing your hands thoroughly, regularly and effectively. Many viruses are transmitted by your own…

It’s normal to feel a bit anxious after learning you have high cholesterol. Common concerns include the health risks of high cholesterol, medication costs, and side effects. And with so many classes of medications for cholesterol to choose from, it’s hard to know where to start.   But there may be some easy changes in the…

What are onions?  Onions are botanically part of the lily (Liliaceae) family, along with garlic, shallots and leeks. Although not valued as highly as garlic, onions contain potent compounds which are known to benefit health.  Onions form the basis of a wide variety of dishes, whether eaten raw, sautéed, baked, steamed or boiled.  Discover our…