by Dr. K.J. McLaughlin Almonds are a tree nut grown throughout many parts of the world. These nuts are extremely nutritious and contain high amounts of protein, fiber, and healthy fat. Almonds also contain generous concentrations of B vitamins, vitamin E, magnesium, calcium, manganese, and…
by Dr. K.J. McLaughlin There are so many people who are regularly consuming nutritional supplements, including herbal remedies and homeopathic medicines. One of the most popular types of supplements people frequently ask me about happens to be fish oil. Most people have heard about the…
by Dr. K.J. McLaughlin Gingerroot has been known for its use as a spice in food preparation and for its many medicinal uses for centuries. This herbal product is touted for its many positive effects upon human health, including aiding digestion, improving immunity, and lowering…
by Dr. K.J. McLaughlin According to a new research report by Ipsos Public Affairs, a market research company, Americans are taking nutritional supplements in numbers that are surprising, given the previous estimates. The Council for Responsible Nutrition looked at the data from five years of…
by Dr. K.J. McLaughlin Does the lifestyle we lead affect our ability to see? Most of us are worried about how our diet, level of physical activity, and stress levels affect our risk of heart disease and cancer. Is there a direct connection between our…
by Dr. K.J. McLaughlin When you are under stress, some very significant changes begin to happen to your internal physiology. You breathe faster and deeper, your blood pressure increases and so does your heart rate, you perspire, tremble, and your mouth gets dry. These all…
by Dr. K.J. McLaughlin Many people suggest that meditation helps them decrease the symptoms of chronic stress and improves their level of relaxation. Meditation has been used for centuries to improve mental focus and concentration in people who are suffering from emotional trauma. Meditation has a…
by K.J. McLaughlin Diabetes is a chronic disease which is sweeping our globe in epidemic proportions. In the U.S., there are millions of new cases being diagnosed every single year. In my opinion, the only method we have at our disposal is to try and…
by Dr. K.J. McLaughlin Yes, it is well into the New Year and your degree of self-control is probably being tested. How are you doing? Do you have conscious control over your natural impulse to eat the certain foods which lead to weight gain? Can…
by Dr. K.J. McLaughlin There are many types of remedies other than conventional drug therapies available for diabetes that have been used for many years. Some of these have received some research interest and most have not. Recently, some research conducted in China has indicated…
Dr. K.J. McLaughlin Have you ever found yourself reaching a point in your health or wellness journey where you just seem to hit a wall? You have changed your diet, you regularly go to the gym and participate in fitness classes but you cannot seem…
by Dr. K.J. McLaughlin It’s the holiday season and most of you may not have health or fitness on your minds but it may be a really good idea to begin your quest for better health now instead of waiting until the New Year. Why…
by Dr. K.J. McLaughlin The new thing in fitness certainly has to be CrossFit. The craze has literally swept around North America and now there are studios, classes, and competitions for CrossFit. Although I have never participated in a CrossFit class, I certainly have seen…
by Dr. K.J. McLaughlin Depression is a very common health issue which affects millions of people worldwide. As a matter of fact, depression is the second most common cause of disability on a global scale accounting for lost time, decreased quality of life, and high…
by Dr. K.J. McLaughlin Arthritis is a common condition which affects millions of people living in North America. This condition is quite common and generally targets people over 50 years of age. The most common type of arthritis is the degenerative form where the joints…
by Dr. K.J. McLaughlin I think it’s safe to say we all want to live happy lives and experience happiness in its various forms on a daily basis. Of course, the concept of happiness can mean many different things to each person. Would you be…
By Dr. K.J. McLaughlin The American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology have published new guidelines to reduce the risk of atherosclerotic heart disease in Americans by the treatment of high cholesterol, and they recommend giving more Americans statin drugs which are designed…
by Dr. K.J. McLaughlin This time of year is cold and flu season. It seems that this health problem affects everyone from time to time. The common cold and flu are causes by viruses which are passed from person to person by respiratory droplets from…
by Dr. K.J. McLaughlin I have always been interested in anti-aging medicine because of its inherent philosophy that a healthy lifestyle can lead to successful aging. The research regarding aging and the control we have over this process has simply skyrocketed in the last two…
by Dr. K.J. McLaughlin If you are over 70 years of age and in otherwise good health, what nutritional supplements should you think about taking? Well, this can be a very difficult question to answer because it really depends upon your current diet, levels of…
