We’re hearing more and more about CBD lately, and there is often confusion between CBD and marijuana. When I first heard about CBD, I thought it was just a different delivery system for THC, as a means of getting high. No judgment about that, but I didn't really understand the...
When was the last time you had a truly great night’s sleep, where you woke up easily, refreshed, and ready to take on the day? Unfortunately for many people, this is rare. Most people, at some point in their lives, find it hard to fall asleep, and then to stay...
We’re hearing a lot more lately about the benefits of CBD. It offers a myriad of potential health benefits , from relieving pain and anxiety to enhancing sleep and relieving stress - and so much more! Despite its growing popularity, there is still a lot of misinformation out...
It’s important to know how to choose your product. There are a lot of inferior CBDs on the market that don’t have what they claim is in it, or contain toxins from the soil that it’s grown in, or from the extraction process.
What you’ll learn: What are EMFs How EMFs impact the body How to protect yourself from man-made EMFs Have you ever wondered how your brain communicates with your foot? Or how your heart beats? Or how your eyes are able to process the words you are reading right now? Yes, your...
What you’ll learn What is the Entourage Effect and why it is so powerful The differences between CBD isolate, full spectrum hemp oil extract, and broad spectrum , all generally referred to as CBD. It can be confusing! How to choose the best form of CBD for you In the world of holistic medicine...
What you’ll learn How GABA operates in the brain and body The role GABA plays in stress How supplemental GABA can reduce perceived stress When it comes to relieving worry and stress, GABA is the neurotransmitter you want to look at. Think of GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid) as your cellular brakes. This chemical...
We all know that feeling. The sun has gone down and you’re snuggled in bed, or maybe relaxing on the couch with a cup a tea. You aren’t hungry, but ice cream starts to seem like a really good idea. Or maybe it’s a cookie or a brownie left over...
Shiloh Coleman recently invited me to be a guest on his “Purpose in the Process” podcast, “because I find your approach to health care both interesting and compelling … I love to dig into the why behind the how of just about any process, whether related to business and career,...
We as a country are still reeling from the unspeakable tragedy of the Parkland, Fl, shootings. After Sandy Hook we said "never again." That is when I wrote this article in the Huffington Post, on Feb 19, 2013, about the effects of psychiatric drugs in causing violence. And then we let 1,607 mass shootings happen. Here is...
Q. My wife and I are moving from our house into an older condominium. It’s charming, but should we be concerned about lead paint? A. Your confusion is understandable. Most information about lead paint toxicity concerns exposure in children, who are at higher risk because they are smaller, still developing and are more...
Let food be thy medicine, and medicine be thy food. —Hippocrates We know that the brain can be greatly influenced by what we eat, and researchers are beginning to understand why. The very makeup of brain cells depends on the presence of specific nutrients. Omega-3 fatty acids, for example, are an...
By Dr. Mercola Depression is a very serious health problem and can be terminal, as up to 30,000 people who are depressed commit suicide every year. But are antidepressants the best approach? Contrary to popular belief, there are safer—and oftentimes far more effective—alternatives to the drug route, as explained here by Dr....
Push the play button below to hear the interview on "10 Minute Wellness Tips" Nationally acclaimed innovator and expert in the fields of integrative medicine, psychiatry, and addiction recovery, Dr. Cass helps individuals to take charge of their health. One area is in withdrawing from both psychiatric medication and substances of...
In the United States, our municipal water delivery systems are overburdened by poor quality source water. The only way cities can meet the federal mandated water standards is by adding more chemicals, most often, chlorine...a well known carcinogen. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rates and sets acceptable limits on huge...
This is what I have been waiting for - and maybe you have too! Many of my patients benefit amazingly by adjusting what they eat - and research bears this out. Even if you are already eating an organic whole foods diet, you may still be consuming a healthy food...
Mental health is not all in our heads. Nutrition is an oft-ignored — yet incredibly effective — way to manage mental illness, including schizophrenia. Robert Hedaya tried everything in mainstream psychiatry’s toolbox to treat a patient with panic disorder, including cognitive behavioral therapy and a series of prescribed medications. She was...
