Don Ellsworth M.D.

Why should you do a nasal wash? I have become a big fan of nasal washing. This simple and easy to use tool can be very powerful when used regularly. For many years, I only emphasized nasal washing when an upper respiratory illness began. While nasal washing is quite useful in relieving the symptoms of infections, it is even more useful when used regularly. I now recommend anyone with any respiratory issues perform nasal washing 1-2x/day and increase to 3-4x/day if allergies worsen or at the onset of a respiratory infection. Regular nasal washing cleans mucus, decreases swelling and flushes out allergen which can make a dramatic difference in your health. You can expect to see: · Less sniffing · Less nasal voice · Less clearing of your throat (post nasal drip) · Decreased snoring and potentially better sleep for all J · Relieve pregnancy rhinitis – the congestion during pregnancy · Clears passages for CPAP users · Children who wash have less missed school d...

When you eat the right foods, your health will improve; however, the best results are when you eat the right foods at the right times. Suggestions on how to start Step 1: Eat while the sun is up (no later than 7 PM) Why?  The body becomes progressively more insulin resistant as the days go on so we store more of what we eat later in the day. Step 2: Decrease your eating window i.e. Intermittent fasting (also known as time restricted eating) Contrary to conventional wisdom, eating throughout the day often contributes to over-eating and disease.    Restricting your eating hours to a 6-11 hour window (or less) can dramatically improve health.   Women of child-bearing age should be less aggressive in restricting their eating periods.   Men and some individuals with significant health issues may benefit from a shorter eating window of 2-6 hours.     Generally, one should practice intermittent fasting only 5-6 days a week in order to...