One of the most common misconceptions about getting to sleep (and staying to sleep) is that a nightcap will help you sleep better. I think that everyone subconsciously knows alcohol isn’t good for sleep. But if you’ve ever found yourself...
Hard to believe today's the start of fall. The weather doesn’t really seem autumnal (that’s a fun word to use) but calendars don’t lie. As fall approaches and the weather turns colder, the occurrences of colds and various flu viruses...
America is a great nation. We've done some pretty amazing things since we became a country in 1776. For example, we always win the most gold medals at the Olympics, we were the first in flight, and we were the first...
Our nation has a serious problem. In an attempt to deal with chronic pain millions of Americans have become addicted to pain meds.As a medical professional, I understand how people fall into these addictions. Chronic pain is often debilitating and...
Now before I talk too much about the signs of adrenal fatigue, I might want to address the subject itself.Truthfully, I think adrenal fatigue is one of the most problematic health issues faced by Americans today. I really do mean that, too. Many of the...
A study which was only recently published revealed if you eat a fair amount of protein it could help with one of the most common problems Americans suffer from. A Purdue professor by the name of Wayne Campbell had his team investigate what would...
A few weeks ago, my wife gave birth to a healthy baby boy.It's been an absolute whirlwind since. Between working full time at my practice, writing for Health As It Ought To Be and taking care of our new child,...
A lack of sleep is something Americans deal with on a consistent basis. As one of the busiest nations in the world, it's estimated more than 45% of Americans suffer from a sleep deficit.The side effects associated with a lack of sleep...
