By David H. Rahm, M.D. Q: Everyone around me is sick! I don’t want to catch a cold and can’t afford the time off from work. Do you have any suggestions on how I can avoid catching a cold or worse, the flu? With the cold & flu season at its height in… Continue Reading
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Anti-Aging Nutrition That Works
We’re celebrating National Healthy Aging Month with a highlight of the best anti-aging tips for younger looking skin. By now you’ve probably heard us talk about the importance of foods to fight aging, but you may be wondering: does it really work? The answer is a resounding, YES! It just makes sense that if… Continue Reading
10 Best Healing Foods to Eat After Surgery
Do you have an upcoming surgery scheduled? Are you wondering if there is a post surgery diet you can follow that is full of vitamins for recovery? Eating the right foods after surgery can promote faster healing and minimize the swelling, bruising and inflammation that often accompany a surgical procedure. Certain foods can also… Continue Reading
7 Dark Greens for Extraordinary Health
According to the latest health statistics, most of us need to increase our fruit and vegetable intake, and dark leafy greens in particular. Far from just a cliché, dark leafy greens are true superfoods that pack a powerful nutrient punch. 3 Reasons to Add Dark Greens to Your Diet While celebrating all things… Continue Reading
Your Guide to Healthy Summer Hair
Just like your skin needs to be prepared for summer, you need to prep your hair for warmer weather. Follow our tips to make sure your hair looks its best all summer long. Get Summer-Ready with a Trim Getting a trim at the start of summer will get rid of any damaged or split ends… Continue Reading
8 Must-Have Nutrients for Healthy Hair
Is your hair feeling dry from spending too much time in the sun? Or is humid weather making your scalp greasy and your style unmanageable? Sun exposure, swimming, sweat, and styling do a number on your locks, leaving them limp, dry, frizzy, faded, and dull. What can you do to ensure great looking… Continue Reading
The Fiber 4-1-1: What It Does, Why You Should Eat It & How to Get More in Your Diet
A good diet starts with including foods that are rich in nutrients, vitamins and fiber. Women should be consuming about 25 grams of fiber per day and men should be consuming 38 grams. Wait, but what is fiber? How do I get fiber into my diet? What does fiber do for you? Fiber… Continue Reading
Recipe: Chocolate Superfood Smoothie
Do the words “chocolate” and “spinach” sound like two you’d rather not mix? Not anymore. This quick and easy superfood smoothie will satisfy your chocolate fix, deliver a heaping helping of greens and leave your taste buds none the wiser! Blended with probiotic yogurt and calcium-rich almond milk, this smoothie transforms into a unique morning treat with… Continue Reading
5 Common Nutrients that Protect Against Skin Cancer
Do you apply sunscreen each day before you head outdoors or to work? If you’re like most people, you know your best defense against skin cancer is protecting your skin topically with sunscreen. But, did you know that an often-overlooked way to prevent skin cancer is by fighting it from the inside with… Continue Reading
All About Eyes: How To Keep Aging Eyes Healthy
They say the eyes are the window to the soul, and in many ways, the saying is true. Eyes can show intelligence, emotions, and even give us clues about our health. But as we age, our eyes change in appearance as well as function, and we find ourselves struggling to look and see like… Continue Reading