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What Are Macronutrients & How to Count Macros For Your Health Goals

Sep 21, 2022 · Kristen N. Smith, PhD, RDN, LD · Nutrition

Counting macros is a common phrase in the gym and among athletes. It’s more fine-tuned than simply counting calories among those who want to lose weight or gain muscle, but counting macros still means counting calories. The difference is a focus on the quality of foods eaten, rather than just … Read More

Health Benefits of Pumpkin & Pumpkin Seeds

Sep 19, 2022 · Kristen N. Smith, PhD, RDN, LD · Nutrition

Pumpkins mark the fall season with decorative flair on front porches and tabletops as well as in our favorite fall flavors—pumpkin spice has quite a following! It’s boosted pumpkin’s pizazz beyond pies and lattes to hummus, pasta, and even facial scrub. The most popular winter squash—pumpkin and pumpkin seeds—has a … Read More

What is Scalp Psoriasis?

Aug 31, 2022 · Chris Iliades, MD · Nutrition

Between seven and eight million Americans suffer with psoriasis. According to the National Psoriasis Foundation, about 50 percent of people with psoriasis have scalp psoriasis. Scalp psoriasis can affect your scalp, hairline, forehead, back of your neck, and the skin around your ears, which makes it difficult to hide. Besides … Read More

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Why Is My Blood Pressure Higher in the Morning?

Aug 29, 2022 · Chris Iliades, MD · Nutrition

If you monitor your blood pressure at home, you may notice that your pressure is usually higher in the early morning. This is normal because your blood pressure has a normal variation that follows your body’s biological clock, also called your circadian rhythm. Blood pressure is higher a few hours … Read More

The Link Between Gum Disease and Alzheimer’s Disease: Fusobacterium Nucleatum

Aug 29, 2022 · Chris Iliades, MD · Nutrition

According to the Cleveland Clinic, periodontitis is a later stage of gum disease caused by bacteria that infect your gums and the spaces around your teeth. Periodontitis may increase your risk for tooth loss. It has also been linked to a higher risk of Alzheimer’s disease, but the reason has … Read More

Updates on a New Alopecia Treatment

Aug 26, 2022 · Chris Iliades, MD · Nutrition

According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), alopecia areata is a disease of the immune system that attacks your hair follicles. Your immune system is your defense against foreign invaders like viruses or bacteria, but sometimes the immune system mistakes normal body tissues as foreign and attacks them. This … Read More

Is Walking Good Exercise?

Jul 25, 2022 · Chris Iliades, MD · Nutrition

According to the American Heart Association, when it comes to health benefits, walking is the simplest, safest, and cheapest way to get the most benefits from exercise. It is safer and easier than jogging, and studies show if your goal is health benefits, walking is as good as running without … Read More

Pain After Chiropractor Adjustment

Jul 22, 2022 · Chris Iliades, MD · Nutrition

According to the National Institutes of Health National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH), spinal adjustment or manipulation is usually done by a chiropractor. It is done by hand or by a device to place a sudden thrust on a joint of the spine, causing it to move more … Read More

How to Get Rid of Bone Spurs on Your Feet

Jul 22, 2022 · Chris Iliades, MD · Nutrition

The medical term for a bone spur is osteophyte, which means bone growth. A bone spur is a smooth lump of bone that usually occurs near the edge of a bone where bones come together. A bone spur takes years to grow and is most common in people over age 60. … Read More

Ramsay Hunt Syndrome

Jul 22, 2022 · Chris Iliades, MD · Nutrition

According to the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Ramsay Hunt syndrome (RHS) is a rare but serious condition caused by reactivation of the herpes virus varicella-zoster, the same virus that causes chickenpox and shingles. When this virus gets into your body it can remain dormant in nerve cells … Read More

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