Health Tips

Your kidneys play a major role in your overall health. They filter and remove waste product, toxins and excess fluids. It’s important that your kidneys function properly to avoid damage to your heart, and even your bones. But for about 10 percent of U.S. adults, our kidneys don’t perform optimally. Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) affects…

Your relationship with food may be a complicated one, but if you are part of the 10 percent of Americans with IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) the struggle is real. “Those who suffer from IBS know that certain foods can trigger stomach pain, bloating and changes in bowel movement,” Dr. Le-Chu Su, gastroenterologist at UCF Health,…

Last week the CDC released an awakening report that showed that 35 percent of adults in the U.S. don’t get the recommended seven hours of sleep. Shocking? Probably not. Over the years, it seems as if sleep has changed from a necessity to a luxury. We often forget that our bodies need sleep. Not only…

Ancient societies have used food as a tool against pain and sickness before the dawn of modern technology. Today, we are taking ques from the past and revisiting the important link between what we eat and how we feel. “Patients are interested in non-pharmacological methods of managing their conditions or improving their health so that…

It’s fitting that February is heart month. The stores are full of candy hearts and balloons making it hard to overlook. But this February, we want you to consider your anatomical heart, not just your emotional one. About every 43 seconds, someone in the U.S. has a heart attack. Would you know a heart attack…

We’re all guilty of rushing through the day, juggling appointments and worrying about what’s coming next. But research has shown that simply taking time to be present in the now, or being mindful, has great health benefits. These include reduced stress, increased blood flow and a sense of calm and balance. Dr. Christopher Smith, the…