Mailbag: The TRUE Cause of Your Tingly Scalp
“Why do I feel a tingling sensation in my scalp when I’m stressed?” – Anonymous Hi Anonymous, About twenty years ago, I was running on a trail in the early morning light when a fox bolted from the cover. It ran beside me for a few yards before ditching into the woods. I’m guessing the...
Mailbag: 7 Alzheimer’s Early Warning Signs
“I’ve been more forgetful lately. Is this a normal part of aging or could it be early Alzheimer’s?” – Martha Hi Martha, Feeling more forgetful can be frustrating. Sometimes, it can even be frightening. But it’s NOT necessarily an early sign of Alzheimer’s. You see, as we age, we accumulate a LOT of information to...
5 Cortisol Calmers SLASH Stress NATURALLY
Wait… the holidays are supposed to be relaxing, right? So, why is it they often feel anything BUT? From now until New Years can feel like a footrace you’re about to lose. Now that we’ve made it through Thanksgiving, Black Friday, and Cyber Monday the pressure is REALLY on. And all that stress doesn’t just...
Mailbag: The TRUTH About Massage and Acupuncture
“What’s your take on massages? Acupuncture? Are they worth the hype? I can’t imagine they’d do that much for your health.” – Pete As with many things, massage and acupuncture ARE effective when used for the right conditions. Massage therapy has many proven health benefits, including… lowering stress, relieving muscle pain and tension, improving circulation,...
TAME Your Irregular Heartbeat with This FIX
Atrial fibrillation (a-fib) is an irregular heart rhythm. It’s where the atria (part of the heart) beats uncontrollably and out of sync with the rest of the heart. Folks with the condition may feel a “flutter” in their chest or that their heart is racing nonstop. What CAUSES a-fib has long been a mystery. But...
Clutter Fix ERASES the STRESS!
I spent an hour cleaning my desk before sitting down to write this week’s articles. It’s incredible how having some order clears your mind and lifts your mood. In fact, the stress-relieving benefits of decluttering have even been studied… When a group of researchers asked women how messy they thought their homes were, the ones...
Live 24 EXTRA Years with THESE 8 Habits?!
Do you have an idea how long you think you’re going to live? The average American life expectancy is around 76. (It’s a little longer if you’re a woman.) But what if I could grant you 18 EXTRA years beyond the number in your head? Well, I can practically guarantee you those extra years. And...
WHY Perfectionism Backfires (Try THIS Instead)
I’ve seen a LOT of patients lately who are stressed out by their own perfectionism. They’ve trapped themselves in a prison of their own expectations. They’re convinced that they NEED eight full hours of sleep EVERY night. They think they MUST have a bowel movement promptly at 8 a.m. EVERY morning. And the world will...
"SKIP" Atrial Fibrillation with 3 Heart Hacks
Atrial fibrillation (A-fib) can be as uncomfortable as it is dangerous. Feeling those heart palpitations or flutters in your heart is downright nerve-wracking, to begin with. But then, knowing that you could suffer a sudden, deadly blood clot can send your anxiety right through the roof. The mainstream approach to treating the disease is either...
Mailbag: Harness the HEALING Power of Vacation
“Do you have a favorite vacation spot?” – Hannah from Milwaukee, WI Hi Hannah, I’m glad you asked this because taking a trip can improve your health and well-being in many ways. A vacation does WONDERS for your mental health. It gives you a break from your daily routine so you can rest and unwind....