There are more than 80 chronic illnesses that are immune related including rheumatoid arthritis, type 1 diabetes, thyroid disease, inflammatory bowel disease, lupus, and celiac disease. Autoimmune diseases result when the immune system mistakenly attacks its own body’s tissues. Immune deficiency is more common than most people think; around 20 percent of the population suffers…
Your immune system is the most important part of your body when it comes to staying healthy and fighting off disease and illness. It works by detecting harmful pathogens and viruses and protecting your body against them. When your immune system is not running properly, the body becomes more susceptible to illness. Traditional Chinese Medicine…
Colon cancer is the third most common cancer in the United States with about 60,000 deaths from it every year. Like all cancer, treatment can be long, uncomfortable and come with many side effects. Those getting chemotherapy may experience nausea, vomiting, postoperative pain, cancer related pain, insomnia and anxiety. The chronic pain can significantly impact…
Image courtesy of Serge Bertasius Photography at FreeDigitalPhotos.net Wind generators, solar power, geothermal heat, natural cleaning products, organic clothing. There are seemingly endless means by which to shrink your carbon footprint and lessen your impact on the environment. But while our planet manages to garner heavy doses of TLC, there continues to exist a large…
Image courtesy of stockimages at FreeDigitalPhotos.net Based upon Taoist meditation practices, the Inner Smile Meditation can have profound effects on your body and mind. This simple meditation suggests that you “smile” to all of your internal organs and glands. It is a way of saying “thank you” to your body for working 24 hours, 7…
Image courtesy of David Castillo Dominici at FreeDigitalPhotos.net What do you think would happen if you kept your car in park and the engine revving at 65 miles per hour? You guessed it—after a short time your car would break down. If you were lucky, a simple tune-up would fix the problem. If not, the…
Image courtesy of cbenjasuwan at FreeDigitalPhotos.net A patient came to me earlier this year, needing relief from elbow pain that had been bothering him for a few months. It affected his daily activities, and even the simple act of opening a door was painful. After a full evaluation, I decided on a course of treatment…
Image courtesy of stockimages at FreeDigitalPhotos.net There is a difference between being in top physical shape and holistically healthy. Some people may be in great athletic shape, but actually neglecting their body’s other internal health needs. There have been numerous cases where professional athletes in the peak of their careers have died of heart attacks…
Shermie Cadabona, DACM, LAc 