I have a friend who often craves chocolate. You know what her solution is to her cravings? She eats morechocolate! But that’s not the right solution at all! So for all of you out there who suffer from cravings (and yes, I occasionally have that craving for a sweet or...
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?)....
This is a meal I frequently make when I have a busy day filled with calls and other appointments. I often pair it with sliced tomatoes. It's a simple meal, quick and easy, but very yummy and filling. I'll sprinkle them with kelp powder if I need a power meal. ...
Some 70% of Americans are sleep deprived. Are you one of them? If so, your body is likely suffering from poorer detoxification, lowered immunity, inefficient fat burning, increased insulin sensitivity, increased inflammation, and increased risk for disease. Who knew a...
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...
We are besieged by news stories every day about the dangers of this-and-that toxin. It's hard -- even for educated people -- to tell truth from fiction, when it comes to questions about what elements of our diets and environments are truly "toxic" in the medical sense...
Greek Salad By now you know how much I proclaim the magic of green foods in keeping you vibrant, energetic, and strong. You’ve probably heard me say that we should eat like the chimps. The cucumber may seem like the least exciting member of the ingredients here, but...
Clients who tell you that they have heartburn are likely to have GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease). GERD, aka heartburn, is most often caused by too little acid in the stomach, rather than too much acid, as most people believe. When there is not enough acid to...
The previous blog on leaky gut illustrated why taking an in-depth health history is so important. In today’s blog on low stomach acid, you will once again find that asking the right questions can get you to the root of your...