By Dr. Shellie L. Rosen, PhD, DOM, L.Ac The lower leg muscles, especially the 'soleus,' can boost metabolic health when contracted repeatedly. This muscle helps regulate blood sugar, cholesterol and blood pressure after meals. Keeping these factors in check promotes...
By Dr. Shellie L. Rosen, PhD, DOM, L.Ac, The lymphatic system moves excess fluid from tissues, helps deliver immune cells where they need to go, clears waste and circulates beneficial fluids into the bloodstream. But the only way the lymphatic system can guide these...
By Dr. Shellie L. Rosen, PhD, DOM, L.Ac Traditional medicines across Asia, Europe, and the Americas have long used bitter herbs in food and medicine to support digestion, metabolism, and liver function. In traditional Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine, the bitter flavor...
By Dr. Shellie L. Rosen, PhD, DOM, L.Ac Falls are the leading cause of injury-related hospitalizations among adults over 65, and they can significantly threaten quality of life. New research recommends dynamic training to activate neuromuscular coordination. Today,...
By Dr. Shellie L. Rosen, PhD, DOM, L.Ac Cruciferous vegetables contain compounds that help balance hormones in the body. Maintaining hormone balance can support the health of prostate, breast, and uterine tissues, potentially lowering their risk of cancer. Vegetables...
By Dr. Shellie L. Rosen, PhD, DOM, L.Ac. As we age, changes in metabolism and digestion make conditions such as gallbladder disease more common. Gallstones affect millions of adults worldwide, with women twice as likely as men to develop them. Gallstones can silently...
By Dr. Shellie L. Rosen, PhD, DOM, L.Ac. Your constipation might be from a new medication, low dietary fiber intake, slowed gut motility, dehydration, or a lack of physical activity. Unfortunately, long-term use of synthetic laxatives can worsen bowel function rather...
By Dr. Shellie L. Rosen, PhD, DOM, L.Ac. The new year is an ideal time to revisit your health and adopt new habits that enhance vitality. Today, we focus on foods rich in coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) to support core energy and provide antioxidant protection. CoQ10 is a...
By Dr. Shellie L. Rosen, PhD, DOM, L.Ac. Inositol is a sugar-like molecule found in foods such as fruits, beans, grains, and nuts. It is also made in our kidneys from dietary carbohydrates. Inositol is sometimes called vitamin B8, although it is not considered a...
By Dr. Shellie L. Rosen, PhD, DOM, L.Ac. As winter approaches, many people keep windows and doors shut with the heater on, recirculating indoor air without exchanging it for fresh air. This traps pollutants, moisture, and biological particulates inside. Indoor...
