Nonstick cookware has become a kitchen staple in homes around the world, making cooking and cleaning a breeze. However, the convenience comes with a hidden risk: the material that makes nonstick cookware so effective, polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), also known as Teflon, has raised health concerns over the years.

Hair loss affects millions of Americans. While most people think hair loss is a topical concern, news flash, it is not. THE PROBLEM IS NOT WITH YOUR SKIN; it’s often what is going on UNDER your skin, so let’s figure out why you are losing your hair.

Depression is hard. Antidepressants help but sometimes it takes more to feel better and not let depression take over your life. Read on to find other areas that can help you combat depression.

Are you tired of treating eczema with short-term solutions that just don’t seem to stick? Looking and treating the skin only does not heal eczema long term; it is only a bandaid. Find out more about other areas to explore to help heal eczema for life long itch relief.

Coffee, the beloved morning ritual for countless individuals, including me, is a complex beverage with the potential to both bolster and challenge our health. Its impact lies in a delicate balance influenced by factors such as the quality of the bean, bean processing, brewing methods, additives, and the quantity consumed. When approached with mindfulness, coffee can be a healthful addition to your day, provided you navigate its complexities wisely.

Knowing what each of the bacterial-balancing related supplements are made of and what they are for will change the outcome of your symptoms.

Feel bad and do not know why? Mold may be the cause of your symptoms. Here are some common symptoms, why mold can be the cause, and how to test and treat it naturally.

Welcome to one of the biggest and most exciting transitions in your little one’s world. Whether this transition happens when your child is 6 months or 5 years old there are things to consider before and during the first few months of starting daycare.

Local residents might be surprised to learn Steamboat Springs is home to nine respected acupuncturists, which is just one example of the wide variety of health care providers offering complementary wellness services in Routt County.

10 Ways to Become a Super Human: You read that right. A super human is someone who is invincible. While I cannot create ultimate invincibility, I can get you closer to your goals by addressing ways to optimize your immune system to make you super awesome at fighting off illnesses. 

Are they important? Yes. Do they save lives? Absolutely. Am I against them? Only when they are incorrectly prescribed. How often does this happen? MUCH TOO OFTEN. Antibiotics treat bacteria and bacteria only so why do we prescribe it when someone has an illness caused by a virus?

No lie, I throw the term ‘tincture’ around as if everyone else understands me but that is a poor assumption I make. We understand other words related to medicine like a capsule, prescription, herbs, liquid suspension, or syringe. Now put all of that together and you get a tincture! Well not exactly, but in a nutshell, yes!

Okay, everyone, let’s talk Magnesium. Not all magnesium supplements are the same! Different types of magnesium are absorbed differently, and they target different tissues, so they can have different effects on the body. First off, let’s talk about what magnesium is. Magnesium is a mineral and an essential part of our body's daily operation.

Is homeopathy nonsense or is there something to this form of energetic medicine? Energetic medicine is a mystery for many people, let's unpack the unknown!

Your first thought now that you have read the title of my article is, “Oh gosh, Dr. Meg is writing about those magic mushrooms and how they get you feeling groovy”. FALSE.  

Now your next thought is “Well then it must be about the grocery store mushrooms”. Now you are on to something!

Welcome to Part 4 of Dr. Meg’s Food Sensitivity Series. Now that you have been empowered with the information about the science, the facts and lab testing, I am sharing a story of a real life person who went through a long history of health issues that lead to healing through identifying and treating the root cause of illness.

Food sensitivity testing is a hot topic and this is the very reason for this article series. Now that you have been equipped with a brief knowledge of our immune system and gastrointestinal system we can move onto the science, facts, and controversies around food sensitivity testing. 

Food Allergy vs food sensitivity: A food allergy is a TRUE allergy that is referred to as a fixed allergy and claimed as “not curable”. A food sensitivity is any inflammation-generating reaction against a specific food or food component that does not involve type I IgE-mediated hypersensitivity or food-related autoimmunity.

Welcome to Dr. Meg’s 4-part series about The Science Behind Food Allergies and Sensitivities: The Why, The Science, The Differences, and The Testing. Part 1: Why Food Allergies and Intolerances Happen. Ever hear the phrase “you are what you eat?” It is a half truth. The truth is you are what you absorb and inhabit. 

8 NATURAL WAYS TO AVOID THE NEW SCHOOL YEAR ILLNESSES: It is exciting to get the kids back to school. I am there with you. But, do you also dread it knowing full-well you are going to start having to take time off work when that new cold or flu being passed around at school strikes your household? The new school year is around the corner and, yes, that means more coughs, colds and cases of the flu are ready to strike.