Stem cell research has been the subject of much debate and controversy over the years, but its history is rich and fascinating. Stem cells, which have the unique ability to develop into different types of cells in the body, have been studied for centuries. The history of stem cells dates...

If some of the great Chef Escoffier's famous dishes can be updated and remain delicious, lighter and more nutritious by his professional heirs and - bonus! - made healthier as well, why not do the same with your favorite recipes? Lightening up your ingredients will not only improve your health...

There isn't enough room in a single newspaper column to list the wealth of spiritual, mental, physical, and philosophical aspects of the practice of yoga, an ancient Indian discipline. As I suggest you do with all the therapies and practices in this column, I invite you to read up more fully on...

by Doctor Simona PopHeadaches are a common medical condition that many people experience at some point in their lives. It is important to understand the causes of headaches, their effects on the body, and the available therapies in both classical and orthomolecular medicine. There are various causes of headaches, including...

Hippocrates did not have to deal with this situation - computers did not exist during his era… modern life has added to the long list of migraine triggers. Thankfully, there are modern solutions to help you to minimize this trigger's impact.  Ergonomics: Merriam-Webster's online dictionary defines "ergonomics" as "an applied...

Where quality of life for seniors is paramount, Pacific Home stands out as a retirement home that not only provides a place to live, but a unique experience focused on the well-being, comfort and safety of its residents. Founded by Dr. Alejandro Rosales, a professional committed to geriatric care, this...

Caffeine is a migraine on/off switch. It can be such an essential factor in helping some migraine sufferers deal with their pain that it is a main ingredient in certain pharmaceutical prescriptions against migraines.  For some unlucky migraine sufferers, caffeine can be a vital migraine headache trigger.  What logic lies behind...

Sexual intercourse, either engaging in or lack thereof. (Migraines will teach you moderation, whether you like it or not!) This is potentially a more complex trigger to deal with since it involves another human being's health needs as well. What further complicates the matter - as is the case with some...

I had a lady walk in this morning with Bell palsy-type symptoms, which the M.D. diagnosed as the result of an ear infection on the left side of her face. After a quick history and look, we discovered she has emotional body inference with depression and negative internal dialog....

Exercise - very rigorous, causing the blood to rush to the head or couch potato level, which causes a sufferer's immune system to deteriorate - either extreme is probably not the best for the migraine condition. Tempted to believe that the endorphins, the "runner's high," the extreme exercisers' rush of...