October 13th, 2020
Do you get sleepy after a grand Thanksgiving dinner? Some say it’s due to all of the L-tryptophan, an amino acid, found in turkey. But in fact, turkey doesn’t contain a substantially higher amount of L-tryptophan than other foods suchRead More…
February 28th, 2018
The rumbling in your stomach probably means it’s time for lunch. But it’s only 10 a.m.! It turns out, your body is telling you to hydrate instead. Stop misreading signals with this guide to understanding hunger, thirst and exhaustion.
December 4th, 2016
Energy is the spark of life. Eastern health practices teach that it comes from Qi (pronounced “chee”) — from food, air, water and movement. Science tells us that it comes from our cells making adenosine triphosphate, or ATP (remember thatRead More…
December 3rd, 2016
Q: People keep telling me I look “tired” and “stressed.” I wish I had time to run to the spa for a facial, but I don’t! Is there any way I can get that refreshed “facial-fresh” look at home? Dr.Read More…
December 3rd, 2016
Q. It seems that no matter how much sleep I get, I have these awful dark circles under my eyes. Is there anything I can do to look less exhausted? Dr. Linda Miles L. Ac., D.O.M. responds: One of the mostRead More…
December 2nd, 2016
There are a millions and one ways to be tired. From the run-of-the-mill not getting enough sleep fatigue (binge TV watching is a typical suspect) to the afternoon sugar crash, exhaustion comes in all kinds of flavors. Luckily, fighting fatigueRead More…