By David H. Rahm, M.D. Q: Everyone around me is sick! I don’t want to catch a cold and can’t afford the time off from work. Do you have any suggestions on how I can avoid catching a cold or worse, the flu? With the cold & flu season at its height in… Continue Reading
Health Tips & General Info
Boost Your Mood With This Food
Mood boosting foods are no myth – from fruits and veggies to dark chocolate, certain foods can help you feel good while being good-for-you. And now you can add to that list foods rich in those important Omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3 Fatty Acids Fight Depression Recent research shows that intake of Omega-3 fatty acids… Continue Reading
How to Take Charge of Your Allergies & Enjoy Spring
Everyone knows that April showers bring May flowers, but April also means the arrival of spring and seasonal allergies. About 50 million Americans suffer from seasonal allergic rhinitis, also known as hay fever, and it can seriously affect your health and quality of life. Between a runny nose, watery eyes, and dark under eye… Continue Reading
Starting Gardening: Your How to Guide
With fewer cold days and more sunlight hours, I find myself feeling spring has really arrived – time to get out and get active. One way to harness that extra burst of spring energy is to spend more time outdoors enjoying the change in season. With April being National Garden Month and April 22nd marking… Continue Reading
Green Spring Cleaning Tips
Who doesn’t love it when their home is nice and clean? It’s spring cleaning time, that time of year when you throw open your windows, throw on some gloves, and throw out everything you don’t need. This year, start by throwing out your usual cleaning supplies, because whether you know it or not, they are… Continue Reading
New Food & Supplement Labeling
By now, you’ve probably noticed the new nutrition facts on food labels and dietary supplements. While the new labeling requirements primarily affects packaged foods, it also applies to dietary supplements. Late last year, VitaMedica started rolling out these labeling changes along with a new and refreshed packaging design. Even though the packaging and the… Continue Reading
Best Omega-3 Supplements – What to Look For (INFOGRAPHIC)
Have you heard about the benefits of Omega-3s but are unsure why these health promoting fats are good for you? From supporting supple skin to promoting heart health, learn about the benefits of Omega-3 supplements here. … Continue Reading
7 Ways To Manage GERD Without Drugs
One in ten Americans gets heartburn every day, and 44% have symptoms at least once a month. But while there is no shortage of drugs on the market specifically targeting symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), they can also come with unpleasant or dangerous side effects. What’s a person to do? The “easy” way… Continue Reading
Acid Reflux and GERD: Everything You Need to Know
One in ten Americans gets heartburn every day, and 44% have symptoms at least once a month. But even sufferers can be totally confused about what causes these symptoms and the best ways to manage them. Let’s get to the heart of the problem. What Is Acid Reflux/GERD? A lot of people think these… Continue Reading
What Doctors Won’t Tell You About Acid Reflux Drugs
If you’re one of the 30-40% of Americans who suffer from acid reflux or GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease), chances are you take medication regularly to keep it under control. But you might want to think twice before you pop that pill, given what the latest research says. A new study published in the British… Continue Reading