The one question that I wish patients asked me more is, “What do you do to stay healthy?” I very rarely get sick, so I believe that I have established some great habits that truly keep me healthy. I am going to share those healthy habits with you here. I take a multi [...]
There are many supplements that you could take that help to reduce inflammation. I have chosen three to discuss in this article. Most chronic diseases are rooted in high levels of inflammation. If we were to pay more attention to reducing inflammation in our bodies, we we see the rate of chronic disease decrease [...]
Everywhere you turn, someone is talking about weight loss. It seems that no one really knows what to believe. Weight loss advice is so common (and contentious) now. There are competing opinions everywhere. I say, forget about "who's right" and let's focus on "what's right." Because what gets results is what I'm focusing on in [...]
Have you heard about the new nutrition facts labels? The FDA recently announced the new nutrition facts food labels will reflect new scientific evidence and the relationship between food and chronic health problems. The Nutrition Facts table is on the side of most packaged foods. It’s often found close to the ingredient listing. The purpose [...]
Hippocrates said, “All disease begins in the gut.” And while this may not be 100% true for every disease in every person, more and more research shows that our gut (digestive system) has a bigger role in many diseases than we used to think. And we're not just talking about heartburn, constipation, diarrhea, IBS, IBD, [...]
Do you love your breakfast? Do you have a short list of “go-to” recipes? Do you need a bit of inspiration to start eating breakfast again? Getting some protein at each meal can help with blood sugar management, metabolism and weight loss. This is because protein helps you feel fuller longer and uses up [...]
We have all been there. It may have been a dinner out that resulted in over-eating or drinking alcohol. It may have been a birthday party, or a weekend getaway. What steps should you take to get back on track with your eating plan? Here are a few tips to help you get back on [...]
You knew there was a bit of an over-emphasis (borderlining obsession) about cholesterol, right? Before we jump into some myths let's make sure we're on the same page when it comes to what exactly cholesterol is. Myth #1: “Cholesterol” is cholesterol While cholesterol is an actual molecule what it is bound to while it's floating [...]
You totally want to ditch your scale, don't you? You may have this weird kind of relationship with your “weight”. I mean, it doesn't define you (obviously). What you weigh can matter but only to a certain extent. Let's look at your waist circumference (well...you look at yours and I'll look at mine). Waist [...]
You may feel tired, cold or that you've gained weight. Maybe your digestion seems a bit more “sluggish”. You may be convinced that your metabolism is slow. Why does this happen? Why do metabolic rates slow down? What can slow my metabolism? Metabolism includes all of the biochemical reactions in your body that use [...]
