Dr. Thaddeus Gala, DC
Most people know that stress is bad for the body, but why it is so important to manage stress levels? Can stress actually cause disease? The short answer is “yes.” Research indicates that stress can cause or worsen disease and, according to the Cleveland Clinic, has been “linked to 6 of the leading causes of […]
As the warmer months are approaching, it is even more important to stay hydrated. According to Harvard University, as the weather heats up, you are more likely to lose fluids through perspiration. Here at Dr. Gala’s office, we recommend drinking half to a quarter of your body weight in ounces each day. If you weigh […]
Research shows that gardening is good for you, so we suggest getting outside and planting a garden this year. In fact, the health benefits of gardening go beyond what you might expect. May is approaching fast, so now is the time to start thinking about putting in your garden. The sun is starting to come […]
As our world changes, health professionals are finding that hypothyroidism is on the rise. Dr. Laura Deleruyelle, who holds a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree from Case Western Reserve University, says that “hypothyroidism rates have skyrocketed since the 1950’s when the US started spraying pesticides and insecticides on our soil. That has basically destroyed […]
Did you know that in order to get the most nutrition out of your produce, you should eat seasonally? It might be nice to be able to find asparagus or strawberries in your grocery store all year round, but that is not natural and is only possible because of technology. Eating seasonally not only ensures […]
Spring is here, which means for a lot of us that it is time to do a big house-wide clean. It can be very therapeutic to get rid of things that you no longer need. According to The Guardian, we should view spring cleaning as “a gentle reminder to de-clutter our homes and rethink the […]
You might have heard of heavy metal poisoning or heavy metal toxicity, which is caused by exposure to toxic metals, but did you also know that simply chewing your food could be exposing you to toxic Mercury? If you have a silver filling or amalgam, every time you chew it could be releasing Mercury vapors into […]
One of the most important things to remember while adopting a new lifestyle is to be patient with your changes. It is possible to push yourself too hard and end up overextending yourself. It happens to us all; sometimes we make a goal or a commitment that we can’t keep. However, we need to find […]
We all know that it is impossible to prepare 100% of your meals in advance, but just because you aren’t preparing your own food, it doesn’t mean that you need to break your diet. We use food as a way to celebrate and come together, which is not something you should avoid. You can easily […]
In January, it can be difficult to be active since a lot of our favorite activities such as hiking, gardening and bicycle riding can be prevented by the cold, dark days of winter. However, there’s a multitude of ways to get an adequate amount of exercise even when it is cold outside. Exercise is essential […]