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 MoreA major factor in determining our mood and how we feel is the result of the food we eat. Learn about foods which can boost your mood and health.
Read MoreIt’s something we’ve all heard about, but what is IBS? Dr. Payal Bhandari discusses the symptoms and explains how common irritable bowel syndrome is.
Read MoreChronically having a bad attitude puts you at risk of having a heart attack and stroke. Learn how changing how you think, feel and act can impact your cardiovascular health.
Read MoreThe most common cause of infertility today is high levels of estrogen in the blood. Learn how to shift your hormonal balance.
Read MoreStress is everywhere. Changing our attitude changes how we think. Changing how we think changes how we communication. Communication is the key to how healthy relationships are.
Read MoreLearn about patient who experienced a complete remission of Hashimoto's thyroiditis after seeing Dr. Bhandari The biggest reason why her thyroid disease had persisted for years which no other physician been able to discover was linked directly to stress.
Read MoreWhen Jared was diagnosed with Crohn’s, he felt he had to identify with a chronic illness which made him feel vulnerable, helpless, and broken. Dr. Bhandari was able to completely turn his story around. Read more here.
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 MoreLearn a few simple tips on how to incorporate mindfulness in your day-to-day life. It will help decrease your stress and help you feel amazing.
Read MoreWhen people think of “hormones” they tend to associate them with extreme times of change, like puberty, pregnancy, or menopause. It is true hormones are responsible for those extreme changes, but they also affect us every day. Hormones are chemical messengers that support critical cell functions. Learn simple tips on how to naturally balance your hormones.
Read MoreFor an organ that just two to four inches and weighs two to three pounds, the liver is responsible for more than 3,000 functions our body depends on every day. Learn more about the second largest organ (after the skin) and how to take good care of it.
Read MoreYour relationship with food has everything to do with if you are destined to be happy versus more susceptible to stress or trauma which, over time, increases your risk of mental and physical illnesses. Learn a few simple tips on how to rethink food and feel empowered.
Read MoreCortisol, sometimes called the “stress hormone,” can protects us and cause immense harm if it remains at high levels for too long.
Read MoreChronic stress often goes unchecked and has detrimental effects on many aspects of our health. Stress has the ability to bring on or worsen the symptoms of many diseases. If we want to maintain long-lasting health and well-being, it is clear that stress management needs to be a priority. While there are many ways to combat stress and its adverse effects, integrative health focuses on finding the right personalized solutions customized to your unique needs and lifestyle.
Read MoreMost health-conscious people would rightfully assume that they are doing their very best by following national dietary suggestions. They are surprised when instead of feeling fantastic, their sense of well-being doesn't improve, or they experience rapidly worsening symptoms. The fact is what government health professionals are advising is actually causing people to become sicker than ever before. Wheat and other gluten-dense grains are causing inflammatory bowel diseases, such as celiac. Learn how integrative health can help you take back control over your health.
Read MoreCancer is one of the scariest illnesses of our modern times. Environmental factors are predominantly responsible for weakening the immune system and causing cancer cancer. Learn what you can to do to avoid cancer.
Read MoreCardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in men and women. Learn about unique ways to keep your heart healthy and avoid suffering from a terrible fate.
Read MoreBeing kind is equal to being healthy. Learn how this works.
Read MoreSet goals that are both achievable and practical. Use the SMART guide to help you through the process.
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