There has been a lot of research published that suggests dairy products can cause serious health issues. From a clinical perspective, I see this in my practice all of the time. People may have lactose intolerance issues causing them significant digestive problems,...
Our world today has us living in an extreme high-tech environment. In the period of one day, you can spend up to 10 hours sitting and staring at a computer or other electronic device. As you do this, your body becomes tense. ...
As a functional medicine and nutritional endocrinology practitioner, I see the power of food as medicine in action all the time. It's important for optimal immunity, detoxification and digestive function. It's critical for hormone balance. It's also...
Most of you have heard about probiotics. It's a topic in the news more and more these days. There is also at least one probiotic yogurt advertised on TV that guarantees the relief of digestive symptoms such as gas and bloating....
I spend a lot of time talking to clients about digestive health issues. We usually begin the conversation by discussing what they have been eating that is potentially an issue for them. Food sensitivities are often the culprit here, such as sensitivities with gluten,...
In my last several blogs I talked about how to keep healthy while traveling and on vacation. I recommended nutrition and lifestyle tips to help you survive health missteps while traveling on an airplane, while staying in hotels, and even while eating on the road. I...
Is everyone enjoying their summer? It is always so wonderful to be a bit off the usual schedule, enjoying relaxed time with your children, extended family, and friends; vacationing and traveling, and just being on a lazier...
July is a big travel month so I thought it would be a good time to remind you (and encourage you!) to spend a little extra time including “health” as part of your vacation planning this year. Just by giving a little extra thought...
Many of the practitioners that I work with find summertime a real struggle; the kids might be at home since school is out, or there may be family vacations, travel, and other distractions (I mean, you can’t really say “no” to that all-day neighborhood BBQ, right?)....
I get a lot of questions from practitioners about clients who have gallstones, cholecystitis (inflammation of the gallbladder), or who have already had their gallbladder removed. What special considerations are needed to manage...