Common Risk Factors Associated with Fibromyalgia
By Dr. David M. Brady and Danielle Moyer Fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) is hallmarked by complex symptoms and difficulty of diagnosis. Studies show that fibromyalgia is properly diagnosed in as low as 34% of cases, meaning that the other 66% were due…
Intermittent Fasting: What is it All About Anyway?
By Dr. David Brady Danielle Moyer Intermittent fasting has been happening long before it got the name “intermittent fasting”. For centuries, groups of people all over the globe have abstained from food for durations of time for cultural and…
Black Cumin: Tiny Seed, Big Potential
The kitchen spice rack sometimes proves as powerful as the bathroom medicine chest. From turmeric and ginger’s ability to modulate a healthy inflammatory response, to the antioxidant effects of rosemary and oregano, it’s a win-win when herbs and…
Flower Power
Valentine’s Day is one of the most popular days of the year for flower sales. Bouquets of roses, lilies, gerbera daisies, baby’s breath and more fly out of florists’ shops, bringing smiles and feelings of love and appreciation to their recipients.…
The Gift of Frankincense
Frankincense, also known as olibanum, is often referred to as the “king of oils” and its very name means “high quality incense.” Historically, it was deemed an exquisite gift, and is most often referenced when the biblical magi of the east offered…
Fat – the Sixth Taste?
Any good chef will tell you that fat makes food taste better. A plain baked potato is nothing compared to one with a pat of butter and a dollop of sour cream. And let’s face it: a bowl of unadorned pasta isn’t all that appetizing until you add some…
Saffron: A Treat for the Taste Buds, an Even Better One for the Mind
When you think about the most expensive exotic foods, what comes to mind? White truffles for upwards of $6000/pound? Caviar for over $1500/pound? Kobe beef for $150/pound? Certainly, there’s no shortage of gourmet delights to impress friends and…
Cauliflower – Humble, Yet Wonderful
If cauliflower wasn’t so ‘unflashy’ with its dull, white hue, it would be the redheaded stepchild of the edible plant world. More boldly colored vegetables and fruits proudly display their beneficial compounds: anthocyanins in blueberries,…
Is CBD an Answer to Managing the Pain of Fibromyalgia?
Chronic pain could almost be considered the most epidemic non-infectious health condition in America. The Centers for Disease Control estimate that chronic pain affects at least 20 percent of all adults in the United States, but suggests the…
Exploring Some Fun Facts about Irish Soda Bread!
With Saint Patrick’s Day right around the corner, let’s take a little detour and enjoy a more lighthearted blog. What does this holiday bring to mind? Beloved Irish cultural tradition, or an excuse to drink enough beer to challenge even the…