Over 70% of adult Americans are now overweight, with nearly 40% considered clinically obese. Currently accepted dietary methods, based on the idea of "calories in and calories out," often fail to work. Successful weight management strategies and integrative medicine emphasize the need for a nutrient-dense diet with an overall, holistic sense of health.
Read MoreInterstitial Cystitis (IC) is diagnosed as a chronic bladder pain condition. IC responds well to dietary changes to support more alkaline blood and urine to help manage symptoms.
Read MoreDid you know that patients infected with COVID are markedly low in gut bacteria? Enhancing our microbiome can boost our immune system and keep us healthy.
Read MoreDid you know that the best way to reduce inflammation in your body is to pay close attention to what triggering it. Making changes to your lifestyle one step at a time will make a huge difference.
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Read MoreWidespread, decade use of antibiotics in both livestock husbandry and human healthcare has led to trace amounts of these drugs and their byproducts ending up in everyone's food.
Read MoreOur guide to the most common allergies and how to treat them naturally. There are many things you can do to relieve symptoms, strengthen your immune system, and help prevent your allergies from reappearing. We review the top integrative treatments for allergies that avoid the brain fog one can get from conventional antihistamines.
Read MoreAncient Medicines has long asserted that the central tenant to good health is good digestion. When digestion is poor, the vital energy force within our body becomes depleted. We may clinically experience decreased energy, sluggishness, gut issues, brain fog, rashes, body aches, and numerous other symptoms reflective of underlying organ dysfunction.
Read MoreOur skin is the largest organ of our body. Bad lifestyle habits early in life can bite us later on. Learn how to nourish your skin.
Read MoreLearn the truth behind many commonly used sleep aids — which ones work and are safe to take on a regular basis.
Read MoreCOVID-19 wreaks havoc on the body’s tissues. Learn about Melatonin’s anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidative, and immunomodulatory role in boosting our immune system and overall well-being.
Read MoreJill came to see Dr. Bhandari for Hashimoto's thyroiditis. It became determined that she also had adrenal fatigue. Learn how a multi-faceted treatment plan linked to addressing the root cause dramatically helped lessen Jill’s symptoms.
Read MoreTissue adjacent to cancer exhibit increased temperature compared to non-adjacent, non cancerous areas. The elevated temperature is a product of accelerated metabolism of cancer cells demanding more blood flow, nutrients, and oxygen to so they can rapidly grow. Learn more about how to detect cancer early.
Read MoreThe foods we eat affect how our brain works and alters our mood. Learn more about the direct impact of nutrients in food and how they make you feel.
Read MoreOctober is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Yet, why does nutrition's association with cancer remain a controversial topic to this day? The truth is cancer doesn’t happen overnight. It is a long-term process that likely involves what we are putting into our mouth.
Read MoreNew Study Compares Air Pollution to “Smoking a Pack of Cigarettes per Day.” The truth is ground-level ozone is killing us, and as the planet gets warmer, we're going to see a rise in cardiovascular events, especially in highly polluted areas. Learn more about air pollution in cities and what you can do to protect yourself.
Read MoreAda had been suffering from recurrent bouts of intestine obstruction and SIBO (also called Small Intestinal Bacterial Growth) and given many rounds of antibiotics. She came to Dr. Bhandari to learn more about how a nutrient-dense foods could help her feel better. Learn how together they resolved her inflammatory bowel disease.
Read MoreJohn was suffering from debilitating hip pain for 13 years and had consulted many surgeons and physical therapist with minimal relief Only after consulting with Dr. Bhandari did John’s pain dramatically subside through implementing lifestyle changes that addressed the root cause. Learn how John avoided needing a hip replacement.
Read MoreWhat we put in our mouth and how we care for our teeth and gums is directly related to our overall health. After all, when it comes to the human body, everything is connected.
Read MoreInflammation is a painful, damaging condition which tells us that the body is in repair mode or deal with an invader. Inflammation often builds up in myofascial tissue, making it difficult to move efficiently. Learn more about how myofascial release therapy can help decrease pain.
Read MoreAyurveda is an ancient medicine originally from India which studies life and how to use natural remedies to treat illness. It believes that the body is able to naturally repair itself if given the right support. People all around the world have adopted Ayurveda to relieve the symptoms of various types of medical conditions, and stay healthy and vibrant.
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