How to Cope with Seasonal Allergies
It’s finally springtime in Pittsburgh! As we welcome sunshine and warmer temperatures, we also say hello to the time of year that many people dread – allergy season. Seasonal allergies are a common complaint among my patients. Local news is reporting that allergy season is going to be worse this year than past years. It’s hard to say just [...]
Is Dairy Bad For You? You Might Be Surprised
We’ve grown up with ads on television, championing the dairy industry. We’re encouraged to sport a milk mustache in order to stay healthy, strong and beautiful. Dairy is positioned as a critical component to a healthy diet, but is that actually the case? Do we need dairy or can we live a healthier life without? Is dairy bad for [...]
Why is Gluten Bad? We explain
Gluten has garnered a lot of attention over the past few years. Gluten-free foods have taken up residence in the aisles of nearly every grocery store and gluten-free bakeries and pizza joints are popping up all over Southwestern Pennsylvania. So, what’s with the hype surrounding gluten? Why is gluten bad? Should we leave all of the worrying about gluten [...]
Early Detection Saves Lives
This post was written by Bethany Narey of the HE@T team. HE@T provides health enhancing thermography to detect and monitor disease and physical injuries that are shown through thermal abnormalities in the body. Thermography and Breast Disease When it comes to your health there shouldn’t be any surprises, and especially not the kind that can be avoided. A brand [...]
What is Your Body Telling You?
This post was written by Bethany Narey of the HE@T team. HE@T provides health enhancing thermography to detect and monitor disease and physical injuries that are shown through thermal abnormalities in the body. Do you ever wonder what your body is trying to tell you? Whether you have medical concerns or just want to be proactive about you health, [...]
Inflammation in the Body: When is it Good, When is it Bad?
You’ve probably heard a lot about inflammation in the body. Did you also know that chronic inflammation leads to chronic disease? However, inflammation in the body isn’t always a bad thing. In this post, we’ll discuss the difference between chronic inflammation and healthy inflammation. Think of healthy inflammation as a pilot light on a gas stove. It should be [...]