Got a question for us? Drop your tricky, random, wacky or plain confusing health question into the Suggest-O-Matic, leave a comment, or tag your tweet questions with #wellwire and our team of experts will answer them in this weekly column. Q: What is Chinese medicine? Traditional Chinese medicine is based on the idea that pathways of energy, or qi, run in regular patterns...

Dr. Gibran shared his top 5 secrets for good sleep and mentioned how important it is to pay attention to the bedroom itself. All I could think was: in order to achieve the greatest, most relaxing sleep you’ve ever had, you have to make sure that your bedroom becomes a real sanctuary. Three words: warm, light, muted. Here are my tips for creating the perfect sleep...

Our author, who aspired for culinary greatness since day 1! So I don’t have any children of my own (yet!) but I have had the opportunity to cook for kids and observe kids’ behavior when you set a plate of food in front of them.  They are not an easy group to please! As Dr. Nishant Rao explored here, if a meal deviates too far from what they are familiar with,...

Photo by Mai Le. Got a question for us? Drop your tricky, random, wacky or plain confusing health question into the Suggest-O-Matic, leave a comment, or tag your tweet questions with #wellwire and our team of experts will answer them in this weekly column. Q: “I’m having trouble producing milk! I’ve been breast feeding for 3 months now and my milk...

Who are we? What’s it all about? How does one become a naturopathic physician? In our most comprehensive Ask the Experts yet, we answer all your questions about naturopathic medicine. Here’s the best way to find a licensed naturopathic doctor near you. Q: Hey, what is naturopathic medicine exactly? A: Naturopathic medicine is a distinct system of primary health...

A lot of people are embarrassed to talk about constipation but hey, it happens to be one of the most common gastrointestinal complaints in the country. More than 4 million Americans experience frequent constipation and most of them are adult women. Your diet plays a huge role in your digestive movements but if you don’t exercise regularly even with an excellent diet,...

Got a question for us? Drop your tricky, random, wacky or plain confusing health question into the Suggest-O-Matic, leave a comment, or tag your tweet questions with #wellwire and our team of experts will answer them in this weekly column. Q: My baby has been spitting up more than usual for the past month. Is it possible for babies to experience heartburn? Every time...

Pregnancy is such a special time. Growing a human inside your body for 40 weeks (give or take a few) is an incredible feat. Some parts of it are fun or mind-blowing (seeing the first ultrasound, feeling the baby move!), other parts are less exciting (constipation, nausea, breast tenderness). Like I keep saying to myself and others: it’s not forever, it’s...

Your hormones make deep, meaningful music on a daily basis, each one playing over the other. Together, every 24 hours they cover a number of topics including your metabolism, temperature regulation, growth, cellular repair and regeneration, reproductive organ control, sleep, mood, energy and appetite, to name a few. Your brain and nervous system are the main conductors...

Got a question for us? Drop your tricky, random, wacky or plain confusing health question into the Suggest-O-Matic, leave a comment, or tag your tweets with #wellwire and our team of experts will answer them in this weekly column. Q: Last year I was diagnosed with HPV. It has been suggested that I take standard anti-viral medication. I haven’t ingested a pharmaceutical...