As temperatures start to drop and the kids are back in school, it won’t be long until the start of the dreaded flu and cold season. Patients often come to me this time of year when they have already become ill and want to know some holistic things that they can do to...
sugar and immune system
Cold Season, Flu Season – Sugar Season?
As Halloween approaches, so does the cold and flu season. Coincidence? Not likely! Is what we think of as the cold and flu season really a sequela of overindulgences from sugar that occur more than usual from the end of October through the end of the year? ...
Radio Show: Food as Healer: Another Way to Approach Sugar Addiction
Host and Guest Speaker Host: Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo interviews Kathleen DesMaisons, Ph.D. In this show you'll learn: What sugar addiction and being sugar sensitive is all about. Why your sugar addiction has more to do with your biochemistry than your willpower. How...
Flu Prevention:Healthy Diet and Lifestyle Choices to Build A Strong Immune SystemChoices
With so much talk of flu epidemics and questions about the efficacy and safety of vaccines, I feel it's important to offer another perspective on how to take charge and fortify your immune system against disease. The following article was written by my herbal mentor...