Category Archive for: ‘Health’
Ask the Doctor Jan 2016
Author by Saira Gillani, ND What are some good vitamins for anxiety and depression? Alpha Lipoic Acid – This nutrient protects against theneuronal injury that occurs in the presence of toxic proteins found in brain tissue of Alzheimer’s patients. Research clearly indicates that …
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Top Spas & Resorts in the Southeast US
A spa or resort is the ultimate relaxing getaway from the stress and hustle of daily life. Whether you’re looking for a place to enjoy time away with the family, get together with friends, or celebrate a special occasion, there are countless places in …
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Natural Remedies for a Healthy Heart By: Saira Gillani, ND
Author by Saira Gillani, ND Did you know that more than 41 million women in America have heart disease? And the most interesting thing is that more women than men will die from it. In fact, it’s the leading cause of death in women today. …
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Resistant Starches: How Eating Carbs Can Help you Slim Down
Don’t get me wrong, as a Naturopathic Doctor, I was taught that all carbohydrates should be avoided at all costs. However, new studies suggest that Resistant Starches are the New Power Fiber! Although this may be the first time you’ve heard of the phrase …
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Diabetes: Leading Cause of Mortality in South Asian Community
Author by Saira Gillani, ND What is Diabetes? Diabetes is a disease that occurs when a person’s body doesn’t make enough of the hormone insulin or can’t use insulin properly. There are 2 types of diabetes. Type 1 diabetes occurs when your body’s pancreas doesn’t …
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Incorporate Superfoods into Your Diet
These days, it seems like your doctor, nutritionists, and your friends are suggesting you try this diet or that. With so many different diets, from weightloss to improving heart health, it can be difficult to figure out what first step to take in your journey …
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Understanding Breast Cancer
One of the most pervasive cancers in women today is breast cancer. One in eight women is diagnosed with breast cancer every day a statistic not to be taken lightly. According to World Health Organization (WHO) reports, over 508,000 women died of breast cancer …
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Global Weight Loss Program Addresses Global Obesity
As a doctor, my mission is to ensure all my patients have the healthiest life possible, and we both know that means you need to lose some weight. More and more of my patients are coming in and telling me about the latest fad diets. …
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When Getting Healthy, Start Small
Author by Amanda Williams Craving Thirty and The Self Love Project Beginnings are the worst. At least when it comes to starting healthy habits. If you have ever kicked an old habit to replace it with a new one, you know what I am talking …
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Why Health and Fitness Month Should Include Your Mouth
Author by Dr. Arun K. Garg Why Health and Fitness Month Should Include Your Mouth: Tips and Tricks to Live up to Your New Year’s Resolution By Arun K. Garg, DMD One month down, 11 to go. At several weeks old, 2015 has barely been …
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