Posts Tagged ‘Inflammation’
Understanding Five Surprising Contributors to Teen Depression
“I had no idea my kid struggled with depression.” It’s something we’ve heard many times, and it always breaks our hearts. You may even be one of the millions of parents who have said it. Kids are hurting- even hurting themselves with knives and razors, and we need to know how to respond in a…
Read MoreStop Playing Hide and Seek with Inflammation!
WHAT IS CRP? There is one test that is so foundational to what we do at Pathway To Wellness that it’s a regular part of most of our test panels. It’s called the high sensitivity- C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) test, and it is the best, general marker for inflammation in the body. Here’s how it works. When inflammation is…
Read MoreCholesterol: Devil, Angel, or Neither?
Ever since cholesterol was linked to heart disease, we have been told that LDL is the “bad cholesterol” that leads to heart attack and HDL is the “good cholesterol”. While this oversimplification has some merit to it, there is much more to the story than meets the eye. Let’s break down LDL and HDL a…
Read MoreSugar’s Bitter Aftertaste
Obesity rates are on the rise and American health is on the decline. It’s not the fat in our diet it’s the sugar. For the average diet 25 grams of sugar is the recommended daily limit for added sugar yet Americans consume 126 grams of sugar each day. That’s the equivalent of 32 teaspoons. That…
Read MoreAloe, Are You There? Plant of Immortality
It’s the plant of Immortality- I didn’t start that though. The Egyptians were calling aloe that 6,000 years ago. They were on to something. The way I talk about aloe you would think I owned stock in the company. I don’t, but maybe I should! It’s so great nutritionally and clinically to have aloe juice…
Read MoreLet’s Talk About Inflammation
David wakes up every morning feeling achy. His fingers, his knees, even his neck has been giving him problems. It’s been so long since he felt good that he hardly remembers what it’s like. Occasionally he washes down a couple Ibuprofen with his morning joe, only when it’s really bad, when it feels like needles…
Read MoreWinning has Changed: Refereeing Post-Athleticism Health
“Alright, everyone sit down,” the conversation was getting heated and I’m used to being more of a coach lately then a referee. Brodie’s mom brought her in to see me, but I didn’t expect a hockey brawl. Brodie came in with a closed mind and lots of negativity. She was frustrated and that happens to…
Read MorePoop Check: What Number 2 is Telling YOU
Let’s talk poop! I know you all hate talking about poop. You will talk some crazy stuff but get all prissy when we get near the topic of poop. What!?!! I’m not going to make you touch it! The average daily poop is just under a pound. Not everyone poops everyday even though they should!…
Read MoreWasted Money on Acne Treatment: Americans Get Sicker
Dermatology clinics are popping up faster than you can pop that pimple. Acne conditions are on the rise. Nobody benefits from the rise except those who sell acne drugs or build dermatology clinics. It’s not good at all. I’m pretty concerned about how we approach acne as we see this increase. I’m not only concerned…
Read MoreCacao Butter: Superfood for People and Skin
Cacao butter has massive benefits when you eat it and when you apply it to your skin. You might know of it as chocolate, but cacao is a less processed form that does not use high heat, leaving the superfood qualities intact. It’s nourishing inside and out. It’s full of healthy fats, nutrients, antioxidants and…
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