With fewer cold days and more sunlight hours, I find myself feeling spring has really arrived – time to get out and get active. One way to harness that extra...

Yvette La-GardeWell Blog Editor, VitaMedica Each day, we are reminded to adopt healthy dietary and lifestyle habits to extend our health span. But, what about extending our lifespan? Is there...

By David H. Rahm, M.D. Q: I’ve noticed a number of weight loss programs recommend starting with a detox or cleansing regimen. Is this a good idea and is this...

Rumored to have once been more valuable than gold, we take salt for granted today. It’s used in nearly every food we eat – even in desserts! But in the...

Looking for a way to curb your salt habit? A great way is by doctoring up your meals with herbs & spices. Derived from the leaves, roots, bark, buds and...

(Origanum vulgare) Oregano means “mountain joy” and along with basil, is synonymous with tomato based Italian cooking. But, this herb is widely used in Turkish, Greek, Spanish and Mexican culinary...