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The sodium controversy is ongoing, with proponents of lower-sodium recommendations asserting, along with the 2015 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, that it be restricted to less than 2,300 mg per day (a teaspoon) and no more than 1,500 mg…read more
Categories:Hypertension
We’ve gone way past the Thermodynamic Equation to explain obesity—calories in, calories out. While losing pounds is still, to a large extent, about good diet and exercise, many individuals find themselves stuck at a higher-than-optimal weight despite earnest…read more
Q: I’ve been experiencing occasional bouts of constipation. What could be causing them, and how can I find relief? Ideally, I’d like to know of any changes I could make that would help treat the root of the problem, rather…read more
Beware what you put into your body. It might harm you in its new disguise. Diacetyl, a flavoring chemical linked to cases of severe respiratory disease, was found in more than 75% of flavored electronic cigarettes and refill…read more
Categories:Lung Health
OK, so you’re going to take the plunge. Captivated by articles extolling the benefits of the Paleo Diet—or perhaps inspired by my accounts of my test-drive of the Whole30—you’re going to give Paleo a whirl. You’re likely to…read more
Categories:General Nutrition Paleo Diet
Indeed, portion size, that is. Did you know a New York bagel was about the size of a hockey puck back in the 1970s? Today, it’s equivalent to four or five slices of bread. And if you hollow…read more
Categories:Nutrition and Weight Obesity
Excessive alcohol use can cause fat accumulation in the liver. Ultimately, This accumulation of fat may lead to liver failure that may actually prove fatal. But it turns out, that there is another form of fat accumulation in…read more
Categories:Alzheimer's Disease and Memory Problems Diabetes Inflammation Liver disease Metabolic Syndrome
There’s a lot of buzz lately about resilience. The dictionary defines it as “the capacity to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness.” It may be one of the most important factors that influences our health and longevity. We all…read more
Categories:Mental and Emotional Health Supplements
With the cold and flu season peaking, I thought it might be a good time to review natural ways of supporting our immune systems. (Listen to my recent Clinical Focus podcast on the subject of Immune Support, as well…read more
Categories:Colds and Respiratory Infections Flu Immunity Supplements
Q: I’m on a very low carb diet and my question relates to my feeling of weakness and lethargy recently. I’ve read about the “Atkins Flu” or “Ketosis Flu.” Is this what I’m experiencing? What can I do to…read more
Categories:General Nutrition
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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