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Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that plays a crucial role in several physiological processes in the body, including bone metabolism,...

The glycemic index (GI) is a measure of how quickly carbohydrates in food are digested and absorbed into the bloodstream, and how they...

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) is a program that combines mindfulness meditation, yoga, and body awareness to help people...

Insulin is a hormone that is produced by the pancreas and plays a critical role in regulating blood sugar levels in the body. It is an...

When it comes to cardio exercise, many people default to steady-state cardio such as jogging or cycling at a moderate intensity. However,...

If you're reading this, chances are you already know what an Instant Pot is. But for those of you who don't, it's basically a pressure...

Sauerkraut, yogurt, sourdough bread, ginger bug, olives. Not only are they delicious, but these fermented foods are health-boosting...

A health savings account (HSA) is a special savings account that allows individuals to save money for medical expenses on a tax-free...

Guest Post by Gretchen Addison Gretchen is a running coach and certified personal trainer based in Abingdon, VA. You can find her on...

Over the last several decades, eating red meat has come under scrutiny from mainstream media outlets and medical organizations alike....

One of my favorite sentiments to hear from patients is "Dr. X was my doctor for years." While it is a simple phrase, I think it does hint...

The Late Great John Prine is one of America's greatest songwriters, and in "Spanish Pipedream," he writes: “Blow up your TV, throw away...

We have all heard the phrase "Less is More." However, many patients I speak with are dissatisfied with how many medicines they are...

Osteopathic manipulative therapy (OMT) is a hands-on form of manipulative medicine. For simplification, many folks liken it to...

Sleep is crucial. It is fundamental. Poor sleep quality has been associated with increased risk for developing or worsening other...

In 1929, a former school superintendent Justin Kimball was serving as the hospital administrator at Baylor University Hospital in Dallas,...

The idea for this blog came after reading some of the more popular books in the weight loss genre—The Obesity Code, Why We Get Sick, and...

Finding a good doctor is like finding a good barber; they are hard to find, hard to find a good fit, and hard to know what kind of cut...

A.T. Still was born in Lee County, Virginia in 1828. He became a physician and surgeon, trained in the conventional medical education. ...