A smoothie packed with protective phytonutrients that also support metabolic health. It’s hard to know what to highlight when considering the health benefits provided by this energy full & delicious smoothie. Besides being a strong antioxidant that protects...
It’s now known that metabolic flexibility drives metabolic health.  Current statistics point to 88% of the population as being metabolically unhealthy which leads to a long list of chronic health conditions that cost billions of dollars and thousands of needless...
Ingredients: 1 cup wakame seaweed, soaked (you can substitute arame if desired) 2 large cucumbers, peeled, quartered and sliced 1 medium tomato, chopped 1/2 cup basil, fresh, finely chopped 1/2 medium lemon, juiced 1/2 medium lime, juiced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1...
There is a dangerous idea circulating that intermittent fasting is good for everyone, all the time. That just isn’t true. If you’re pregnant, have chronic health issues, an eating disorder, brittle diabetes, or a low body mass index, it may not be a good choice. When...
In my previous post, Metabolic Syndrome – The Most Common Disease You’ve Never Heard Of, I explained how your body is a complex tapestry of interwoven systems, none of which operate independently. As a functional healthcare practitioner, my goal is to identify and...
Our bodies are a beautiful, complex, interwoven tapestry of systems that work collectively and cooperatively. Most importantly, none work independently. It’s impossible to influence one body system without impacting the whole. No one understands this better than...
Enjoy this Guest post by Nagina Abdullah Overeating sugar is one of the worst things you can do for your health. At the same time, sugar cravings are hard to ignore. Fortunately, it is possible to overcome them. And today, you’ll learn what it takes to squash your...
https://youtu.be/cydJD41mXFs Chantel:Â Â Hey guys, welcome to this week's episode and we are so excited. We have Dr. Ritamarie and she has transformed thousands of people's lives. She founded the Institute of Nutritional Endocrinology because she's passionate about...
Everywhere you go these days you hear people talking about the benefits of eating organic. I am sometimes surprised, however, by what people think that truly means. I was at a restaurant the other day in an unfamiliar town. When I asked if they served organic food...
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,...