Last week we introduced the germ versus host debate. You are probably familiar with germ theory – that infectious disease is determined solely by the microorganisms that enter your body. Host theory states that regardless of the microorganisms that enter your body, infectious disease will be determined by your current state of health. That means …
When it comes to understanding infectious disease modern medicine relies heavily on what is called germ theory. Germ theory states that disease is caused by pathogens or germs that invade an organism, and their presence in the body causes disease in the host. Germ theory was postulated back in the 16th century and continued to develop …
Last week I wrote about radiating pain, trigger points and dermatomes and the importance of treating pain at its root. From my experience it is also important to treat acute pain that doesn’t seem to be healing to prevent it from becoming chronic pain. You might be wondering – what situations make it …
A few weeks ago my back started hurting. Nothing terrible. A few needles and it was gone. But it reminded me of my terrible back pain during the winter when I suffered for almost a week. And it got me thinking about pain. Where did it come from? What was wrong with my body? How …
This will be the final piece in our discussion of adrenal fatigue and cortisol dysregulation. To reread our earlier discussions start here. We talked about how there isn’t really a blood test to effectively diagnose the condition. Since cortisol levels change according to your circadian rhythm- we need to get a number of measurements throughout the …
Last week we discussed adrenal fatigue (to read more about that click here). This week I want to continue our discussion about the adrenal gland and discuss cortisol dysregulation. So what exactly is cortisol dysregulation and how does it affect your sleep (and your health)? As we discussed last week – your adrenal glands secrete important …
Last week we spoke about the importance of honoring your biological clock and circadian rhythms. One of the most important and powerful rhythms in your body is the sleep wake cycle. Your sleep wake cycle affects many other important processes in your body including hormonal balance, mood, and weight. Sometimes, however, your sleep cycle is …
You have an internal clock. Whether you are a punctual person or are perpetually running late, your internal clock is always running. This internal clock together with your circadian rhythm are connected to nearly every process in your body. What is this circadian rhythm and how does it affect your health? Your circadian rhythm is …
Things are finally settling down. We actually have a full week without interruption. And while we all love vacation, it’s great to get back to a routine. Routines are actually super important for health. In Chinese medicine we really focus on the importance of dietary routines in creating digestive health and in laying the groundwork …
Passover is over. I sincerely hope you were able to enjoy the chag and can find at least one positive thing to remember – the family time, the rituals, the yummy food, the vacation time, or something else. Now it’s time to gear up for all of the special days of remembrance – both joyous and …
