5 ESSENTIAL OILS THIS FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE EXPERT ALWAYS HAS ON HAND
If I could, I would bring my oil cabinet—with all my essential oils sitting in a row, shining in their amber bottles—with me everywhere I go. But let’s be honest, if you’re a busy woman like I am, that’s just not in the cards. So, I settle for the next best thing and bring an ... Read more
THE ANCIENT NUTRITION ADVICE THAT WILL ALWAYS BE TRUE
You get half your genes from your mother and the other half from your father, and those are the genes you’re stuck with, right? Not quite. According to epigenetics, outside factors (like what we eat) have a ton of influence over the way your genes actually behave. And while most of us know that eating ... Read more
ADULTS CAN GET BRACES TOO! Healthy teeth can be moved at any age
Millions of people in the United States and Canada are currently being treated by members of the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO). One in five patients is an adult. Orthodontic treatment moves teeth in the same way for a 75-year old as it does for a 13-year old. Dr. Jorge C. Coro and Dr. Ivette M. ... Read more
DEBUNKING THE STIGMA OF AESTHETIC TREATMENTS
The medical aesthetic industry has grown significantly over the past 20 years, and it is expected to be worth 12.5 billion dollars by 2020. The increasing numbers of minimally invasive procedures, and advances in technology, have all had their part in this growth. In the United States alone, 15 billion dollars were spent in surgical ... Read more
WHY AGE 7 IS THE RIGHT TIME TO SEE AN ORTHODONTIST
Although many people associate orthodontic treatment with adolescence, Coral Gables orthodontists Jorge C. Coro DMD, MS and Ivette Coro DMD, MS say that orthodontists can spot subtle problems with jaw growth or with the teeth while the primary or baby teeth are present. Parents may incorrectly assume they must wait until a child has all of his or ... Read more
CUTTING SUGAR’S UMBILICAL CORD
Once upon a time, sugar was mostly relegated to desserts. But now, excessive amounts can be found in our everyday foods and beverages, and it’s taking a toll, according to recently published studies. • The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center exposed high-sugar diets as major risks for cancer, especially breast cancer. • The ... Read more
HERE’S WHY YOU NEED SOME GINGER IN YOUR LIFE
Ginger is known to be health promoting courtesy of thousands of years of evidence-based use in Ayurvedic and Traditional Chinese medicine, and hundreds of scientifically-based, peer review studies. Ginger is part of the plant family that includes turmeric, and two share many food-as-medicine qualities. According to the Culinary Health Solutions ginger can be used for ... Read more
CELL PHONE ADDICTION
In a recent effort to show the obsession behind cellphone usage, New Theory Magazine released an infographic showcasing the latest data to back up America’s cellphone usage addiction. There is no denying this generation has a problem. Numbers do not lie. To say that we are, “attached”, is officially an alarming understatement. Individuals have become ... Read more
REAL FOOD COOKED SLOW FOR FAST PEOPLE
Can fast food be good for you? At Grown restaurant the answer is a resounding “yes.” NBA superstar Ray Allen and his wife Shannon are succeeding in their mission to provide delicious, nutritious, and locally sourced organic food at affordable prices with the speed of national fast food chains. Ray and Shannon’s concept for the ... Read more