Your PIH-Approved Guide for Eating Out around Princeton
Eating out can be stressful when you’re adopting different eating habits or even just trying to keep an eye out for your nutrition. But that doesn’t mean you should miss out on fun times with your friends and family – or settle on undressed lettuce. Luckily, Princeton has some of the best restaurants in all of New Jersey! Restaurants Tips for […]
Understanding Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
It’s been over a year since COVID-19 was declared a pandemic, marking a year of loss, isolation, stress, and uncertainty for many. Throughout this pandemic, mental health has proved to be just as important as physical health. Being an emergency worker, seeing loved ones pass away, or having had COVID-19 could all lead to developing post-traumatic […]
What Your Migraines May Be Telling You
Do you ever wonder what the root cause of your migraine is? Likely not in the middle of having one! Maybe you’ve tried medications that treat your migraine problem, but it’s only a temporary fix. This is where integrative medicine comes in. Integrative medicine is a healing approach by root cause; not by symptom. And the root cause of migraines may […]
Prebiotics vs. Probiotics vs. Postbiotics
While all these “biotics” may sound the same, they each have a specific job. Here’s what they do and where to find them. PREBIOTICS A prebiotic is an insoluble plant fiber that feeds the good bacteria in the gut. Fructooligosaccharides, inulin, and galactooligosaccharides are universally agreed-upon prebiotics. In particular, galactooligosaccharides (GOS) are the most advanced form of prebiotics which belong to a […]
Prevent and Protect Yourself Against Lyme Disease!
Lyme disease is the most common American tick-borne infectious disease, and often goes undiagnosed or becomes misdiagnosed. Each year, up to 300,000 new cases a year of Lyme disease diagnoses have been reported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), up to 10 times what researchers previously thought. Lyme disease, or borreliosis, is caused by […]
Prevent and Protect Yourself Against Lyme Disease!
Lyme disease is the most common American tick-borne infectious disease, and often goes undiagnosed or becomes misdiagnosed. Each year, up to 300,000 new cases a year of Lyme disease diagnoses have been reported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), up to 10 times what researchers previously thought. Lyme disease, or borreliosis, is caused by […]
How Heavy Metals Weigh on Your Body
Heavy metals can accumulate in the body, disputing an individuals’ homeostasis and lead to chronic fatigue, anxiety, insomnia, digestive problems, and even autoimmune diseases. The heavy metals that are believed to cause the most disease are: Toxins come from two sources: On one hand, humans via their metabolism can produce toxins. The other source of toxins is the […]
Take a Breath
Breathing should be simple, right? We may get so caught up in our day-to-day activities that we forget to breathe, or at least breathe well. As Dr. Andrew Weill, a pioneer of complementary and alternative medicine says, “If I had to limit my advice on healthier living to just one tip, it would be simply to learn how […]
10 Ways to Healthy Aging
September is Healthy Aging Month and the truth is, healthy aging doesn’t have to become a priority late in life. No matter how old you are, one of the best ways to stay healthy as you age is to prioritize preventive health. Here are 10 things you can start doing today to stay healthy, even […]
Not So Sweet: The Deal with Artificial Sweeteners
Splenda, Truvia, and Sweet’n’Low oh my! Artificial sweeteners can be found everywhere, so it’s no surprise that eight out of 10 Americans now consume some sort of artificial sweetener. But are you aware of what they can do to your health? What are artificial sweeteners in the first place? Artificial sweeteners may be made in a lab or they may […]