Having a healthy microbiome, or community of microorganisms, in the gut depends on the presence of a wide diversity of helpful organisms...

Stress and anxiety aggravate many health conditions. Recommendations to address stress management show up in most of the treatment plans...

As we move into summer, we tend to make different food choices in hot weather. Lighter foods with more emphasis on fruits and vegetables...

If you are suffering from allergy symptoms this spring, you are certainly not alone. Depending on which source you refer to, up to 30%...

If you are in the habit of reading the labels on your foods and the words “trans fats” show up, put the food down and keep looking; that...

If you have painful or aching knees, you may start wondering if you should consider a knee replacement surgery. The number of these...

If you’re like many people, you started a new diet on January 1st. To avoid quitting before you reach your goals, a little information...

The holiday season poses challenges for people who are trying to watch their weight. Parties and get-togethers tend to focus on food,...

We all know the cliché, but it’s true. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. But do you know why? The health benefits of...

A patient recently asked me about whole grains. “What are they and why should I eat them?” she asked. You might be missing an opportunity...

As the weather warms, we have the opportunity to look ahead to all the fun summer activities we get to do in Montana. Picnics, swimming,...

For most people, a step toward a healthier way of life includes eating fewer meats and dairy products and more fresh fruits and...

Exercise routine getting boring? Having problems staying motivated? You wouldn’t want your hard-earned progress to go by the wayside as...

We all know that feeling better involves regular exercise. But what about those of us who can’t move as much as we would like to due to...

In your quest for better health, I’m sure you’ve looked at your diet. Sometimes when we are trying to lose weight and feel better, we...

A heart-healthy cardio workout will help you to burn calories while you exercise. But make sure to do your weight training as well. ...

Let’s talk about fat. Not the kind that sticks to your hips, but the kind in your food. Dietary fats, also known as lipids, come in...

As the weather turns colder, a nice hot cup of coffee sounds good. But coffee has gained a reputation for causing health problems,...

Perhaps you have made a resolution to lose a few pounds in 2020. There are a mind-boggling number of books, articles and internet pages...

As we move into the cold and flu season, I’ve been thinking about exercise and its connection to the immune system. Does exercise...