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Without a doubt, nutrition is one of the primary environmental exposures that determines health. Many of our chronic diseases, including heart disease, diabetes and cancer are initiated and/or accelerated by food exposures. These conditions are complex in their…read more
Categories:General Nutrition Hypothyroidism
It’s that time of year again! With bathing suit season upon us, many are trying to shed a few pounds, so I thought I’d share some of my favorite supplements for supporting healthy weight loss, and optimizing your…read more
Categories:Nutrition and Weight Supplements
It was recently revealed that use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs—over the counter products like Advil, Motrin, ibuprofen, and Aleve, and prescription meds like Celebrex, Voltaren, Indocin, Naprosyn, Feldene, Daypro and Anaprox—can increase the risk of cardiovascular events (heart…read more
Q: Do you think microwave ovens are safe? Do you use them? A: I do own a microwave oven and use it mostly to reheat leftovers. I don’t use it to thaw or cook proteins such as meat or chicken…read more
Categories:General Nutrition
Q: I’m often at a loss when it comes to snacking. Is it healthy/necessary to eat between meals? Sometimes when I snack, I don’t feel full, or I find myself hungry again just a little while later. What types of…read more
Categories:General Nutrition Stress
If you feel like you are hearing about more and more about Parkinson’s Disease in the media lately, you shouldn’t be surprised. Cases are being presented with more and more frequency, such that Parkinson’s rate of incidence is…read more
Categories:General Nutrition Ketogenic Diet Parkinson's Disease
“All Disease Begins in the Gut.” It’s a quote attributed to the Ancient Greek physician Hippocrates nearly 2500 years ago. Traditional medical systems acknowledged the primacy of the gut; many remedies for systemic disorders involved purgatives to expel…read more
Categories:Digestive Health Microbiome Supplements
Q: You tout the benefits of coconut oil, and how it’s more appropriate for high-heat cooking than some other oils—but I no longer fry foods. What other ways can I use it? A: There are many ways to use coconut…read more
Categories:General Nutrition
The Bible refers to the olive tree as the “tree of life.” Olives, the ripe fruit of the tree, yield healthy monounsaturated fats and phytochemicals that act as potent antioxidants. Research on the benefits of olive oil abounds…read more
Categories:Alzheimer's Disease and Memory Problems Cancer Diabetes General Nutrition Heart Disease Inflammation Stroke and TIAs
In a previous newsletter article and accompanying podcast, I outlined a dietary and supplement program for multiple sclerosis. We also interviewed Dr. Terry Wahls, herself an MS sufferer, who attained remission through application of a Paleo Diet (the…read more
Categories:Multiple Sclerosis Supplements
Though we think of declining estrogen as the hallmark of menopause, it's actually common for…
Up to 12 percent of Americans have ulcers at some point in life. Peptic ulcers…
Gallbladder disease is a modern illness. An estimated 20 million Americans have gallbladder disease. The…
There’s more to GI health than whether or not to take an acid-blocker. All too…
Lately there’s been a lot of buzz about protein. Protein bars are all the rage.…
Q: One of the weight loss systems advertised on radio claims that you have to balance…
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