Energy & Performance
The Health and Healing Implications of Circadian Imbalance
By Susan Tanner, MD – complete article written originally for and found at SinusitisWellness.com. Health implications associated with circadian imbalance are numerous and widespread. Cognitive ability, psychiatric disorders, infection resistance, fatigue/energy levels, control of body weight, and even cancer susceptibility can correlate with the activity of one’s biological clock. In this article, we examine factors that…
Read MoreProtecting Your Cells with N-Acetylcysteine
By Susan Tanner, MD – complete article written originally for and found at SinusitisWellness.com. N-acetylcysteine (NAC) and its ability to counteract the deleterious effects of stress on the body might be at the very crux of its success as a multitarget therapy for everything from fat loss and asthma, to Tylenol poisoning and OCD. NAC can…
Read MoreThe Importance of Achieving a Balanced Immune Response
By Susan Tanner, MD – complete article written originally for and found at SinusitisWellness.com. When out of balance, the immune system not only fails to protect the body but can even overreact and attack it, mistaking “self” cells for invading pathogens, resulting in chronic inflammation or even debilitating autoimmune diseases. The impacts of a person’s environment…
Read MoreThe Impact of MTHFR Genetics on Methylation, Detoxification, and Overall Health
By Susan Tanner, MD – complete article written originally for and found at SinusitisWellness.com. There has been heightened interest in the last few years regarding genetics and one’s genetic predisposition to certain acquired diseases and illnesses. Autoimmune conditions and environmentally-triggered illnesses seem to be of particular focus for genetic testing. In fact, for years, members of the Academy of Environmental Medicine have…
Read MoreTop 10 Suggestions for Improving Your Health in 2021
By Susan Tanner, MD – complete article written originally for and found at SinusitisWellness.com. Set yourself up for sustained health and stronger immunity in 2021. In this last article of 2020, rather than focusing on one single topic, I decided to make a top 10 list, comprised of suggestions to take into 2021 to help improve health…
Read MoreEMF Exposure and Your Health
By Susan Tanner, MD – complete article written originally for and found at SinusitisWellness.com. Concerns over electromagnetic fields are not new. There have been multiple concerns written through the years about the presence of high voltage wiring in neighborhoods, particularly near school systems with developing children, with the association between the proximity of the wiring and…
Read MoreBenefits of Melatonin Go Far Beyond Just Sleep
By Susan Tanner, MD – complete article written originally for and found at SinusitisWellness.com. Melatonin is well-recognized as a natural sleep aid. While as a supplement it is quite effective for sleep, melatonin’s antioxidant impacts and benefits for neurological, mitochondrial, and immune system function may be much more widespread and far-reaching. Start here for an overview…
Read MoreWhy sleep helps your body do EVERYTHING better!
By Susan Tanner, MD – complete article written originally for and found at SinusitisWellness.com. It is well recognized that sleep, or lack thereof, impacts the brain and body in myriad ways that may range from improvement and recovery in physical fitness, to insulin resistance and metabolic function, to illness prevention and healing, to overall brain function and the ability…
Read MoreThe Role of your Gut in Immune Protection and Reaction
By Susan Tanner, MD – complete article written originally for and found at SinusitisWellness.com. In previous articles we have discussed things that are helpful for “gut immunity” but what does that mean? Further, if an individual does not have any obvious gastrointestinal or digestive symptoms, like bloating, diarrhea, constipation, nausea, or food intolerances, it is easy to…
Read MoreSelf-Care During COVID-19
By Susan Tanner, MD – complete article written originally for and found at SinusitisWellness.com. Previous articles about the current COVID-19 pandemic have dealt with the physical impacts of the virus, preventive measures, and strategies to stay healthy. In order to truly address the big picture of health, I want to acknowledge the far-reaching impacts that social isolation, job loss, cutbacks, investment concerns,…
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