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Eat a protein-packed breakfast. Protein stabilizes our blood sugar and keeps us out of the craving danger zone. During the afternoon, our circadian rhythms change as cortisol levels decrease and melatonin increases. These chemical shifts are the reason we start reaching for the candy jar around 2:30 p.m. Instead, enjoy… Read More

We have all woken up with the alarm buzzing wanting nothing more than to hit the off button, turn over and drift back to sleep. However, there are very few days where that is actually possible. Life can become so busy and overwhelming sometimes that just getting out the door… Read More

It’s a known fact that people are struggling to lose weight and keep it off…. Of the 45 million Americans dieting each year, 80 to 90 percent of them will regain all their lost weight and even more. The repeated cycle of weight loss and regain shows that the simple… Read More

1. Too much Vitamin A Overdoing vitamin A-containing supplements or medications can trigger hair loss, according to the American Academy of Dermatology. Thedaily value for vitamin A is 5,000 International Units (IU) per day for adults and kids over age 4; supplements can contain 2,500 to 10,000 IU. 2. Lack of… Read More

1. Can acupuncture really help me to quit smoking? Yes, but the person has to be ready to quit. Sometime I see people in the clinic that have been peer pressured into coming by their spouse or loved one, and they’re not really ready to quit. Generally, I tell patients… Read More