School is in session, and that means a return to schedules and homework, and packing those dreaded school lunches! We all know that the typically high-carb, school-provided lunches are just not good options for our kids. Although I homeschooled my two sons for a good...
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,...
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 recently returned from attending a very successful conference with fellow health practitioners. Â Along with the valuable information that is always so positively received by attendees, participants also routinely give high ratings to the numerous networking...
I love to prepare food, and often just empty my fridge and throw together a meal based on the veggies and other healthy foods that I have on hand. I use a lot of herbs and spice in everything I prepare. Not only do these simple additions add wonderful and even exotic...
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. Â 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...