I think it’s safe to say that when most people have symptoms such as intense pain, trouble breathing, fainting, swelling or bleeding, they realize their body is saying something is wrong and it’s probably time to see a doctor.  But other times there may be trouble brewing, yet your body is more subtle with the hints it gives you. One way your body tries to tell you, “Hey, something’s not right here” is through...

  I recently read an article which reported that nearly 8 out of 10 of Americans suffer from digestive misery at least occasionally, and about 25 percent of us suffer from some form of GI distress on a regular basis!  So, in other words, you’re basically a weirdo if you don’t have gut problems!  Am I the only one who’s wondering what’s going on?!  Why in the name of heaven are most of us gassy and bloated, belching...

   I think it’s safe to say most of us have had a stomach ache at one time or another in our lives.  Unfortunately, for many people “one time or another” can turn into several times a week or even daily.  Now, a stomach ache can have many underlying causes—ulcers, overeating, gastritis, medications (especially antibiotics), stress and food sensitivities can all be culprits behind your tummy troubles. But sometimes, “stomach” aches have nothing whatsoever to...

  Digestive issues have become so rampant in our society today that you are an oddball if you don’t have some kind of digestive problem. Current estimates show that 75 percent of Americans suffer from some form of digestive distress occasionally or every single day! Although the most common problems include acid reflux, heartburn, constipation, gas, bloating and IBS, there’s another condition that can silently sneak up on you and chances are good that you...

  I hate to say this, but if you are interested in living a long, disease-free life, our modern healthcare system is not the way to do it. I thought this last Friday as I was walking into a local medical center for my bi-weekly acupuncture session.  All the people around me in the lobby were overweight, or could barely walk without pain, or looked like they were at death’s door. And of course, the...

  Thanksgiving will soon be upon us!  This is a time to be thankful for all our blessings—and considering the challenging year that most of us have had, it understandably may be difficult to recall many “blessings.”  But even if times have been difficult for you, if you have a roof over your head, food on your table and people you love, you are blessed.  Now, Thanksgiving is an interesting paradox because it starts out...