Chronic health conditions affect about 50% of all American adults. To find out if you are one of them take this quiz. It’s important to find out because chronic disease is on the rise throughout the world. In fact, it’s…
With so much information circulating about COVID-19, you need to be armed with the information that will help you separate myth from fact. There are a lot of unreliable sources that aren’t basing their news on medical principles, scientific study,…
Coronavirus. We’re being bombarded with information about it. And because nothing (not even viruses!) spreads as fast as misinformation, I’d like to answer the questions I’ve heard and set the facts straight. I want to give you as much knowledge…
Bone broth. You’ve heard it’s good for everything from your gut health and the balance of bacteria in your microbiome to far-fetched claims on managing heart disease. Maybe you’ve even tried it. There are dozens of varieties on store shelves,…
Sex. It’s not just fun — it’s actually good for you! It has the power to boost your immune response, increase your fertility, extend your lifespan, and much more. Yet if you’re getting older, you may think your sex life…
Significant science is showing that chemical compounds in Cannabis sativa have beneficial properties. Regardless of how you may feel about the recreational use of marijuana (aka pot or weed), or even medical marijuana, these compounds, called cannabinoids, impact human health….
“Which supplements for autoimmune disease should I take?” was one of the most common questions asked by my patients with autoimmunity. And since autoimmune diseases are becoming more common all around the globe, the best natural supplements for autoimmune disease…
Despite all the beauty products lining the shelves, your skin needs essential nutrients from food to help restore and rebuild itself. Today you’ll discover how to defend your skin against toxins and nurture it with the best foods for healthy…
When your body is working optimally, you barely even have to think about it. In fact, it probably never occurs to you that your body can actually make mistakes. Yet there’s something called molecular mimicry that’s a dangerous case of…
We all know organic, non-GMO fruits and vegetables — especially green fruits and vegetables — are good for us. Yet some are far better than others. Fortunately, many of our all-time favorites are packed with vitamins, minerals, fiber, and some…
With longer dry seasons and some of the highest temperatures on record, last year saw unprecedented blazes in Australia, the Amazon, Siberia, Central Asia, and even the Arctic region. Wildfires are burning thousands of acres in California and Oregon. The…
MCT, or medium-chain triglyceride, is usually derived from coconut oil and includes fatty acids that can have beneficial effects on your gut health. What?! Fat and acid are good your gut? In a word, yes! Let me explain the many…
If you have irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), you’ve got a lot of company. It’s estimated that up to 15% of Americans experience this issue. Because it’s one of the most common reasons people visit a primary care physician — it…
Intermittent fasting, an ancient practice, has become a trending topic. I’ll tell you what it is and why it’s so popular. Hint: A number of recent studies show that fasting can have a beneficial effect on weight, glucose regulation, body…
Goals are essential in forming new healthy habits, and without them, it can be challenging to achieve optimal wellness. Knowing what you want to achieve is the first step to making a clear path to your goal. Whether it’s improving…
We live in a “smart” world, where so many things are wireless. From our phones to our computers, and even our electrical meters, the world is truly becoming more and more connected. While this has many benefits — I can’t…
WiFi, EMF, EMR are all around us and enable us to learn, share, and communicate in ways that were just a dream a short while ago. We all — including me! — use this technology as part of our daily…
Do you think you have small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO)? Or perhaps you’ve been treated for it, or for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and you’re still experiencing symptoms. Diagnosing SIBO can be challenging because its symptoms vary so widely. You…
Winter is coming. Does that make you feel melancholy or blue? It may be a comfort to know you’re not alone. Seasonal affective disorder, or SAD, affects an estimated 10 million Americans. If you’re one of them, I have some…
It seems like a vision of a wonderful future — nearly limitless access to information anytime, anywhere. Today, the average adult consumes five times more information each day than people did 50 years ago. That explosion in information, or transfer…
