Have you noticed certain symptoms after eating certain foods? Food intolerances or "sensitivities" can affect you in so many ways. And they’re a lot more common than most people think. I'm not talking about anaphylaxis or immediate allergic reactions that involve an immune response. Those can be serious and life-threatening. If you [...]
Are you taking digestive enzymes or have you considered taking them? Not everyone should be taking digestive enzyme supplements; and not all of them are created equal. As a Functional Medicine practitioner, I find that many people with digestive issues want to jump straight into using a supplement. And many times I would [...]
Who doesn't have... STRESS??!!! Its causes are absolutely everywhere. Would you agree? Our natural “fight or flight” stress response can sometimes go a little overboard. It’s supposed to help us escape injury or death in an emergency and then return to normal after we’ve fought or flew. But, that doesn’t happen too much in our [...]
Are you sensitive or have adverse reactions to dairy? You are not alone. Many Americans report having symptoms after eating dairy. Having a food intolerance is not fun. It can cause abdominal pain, discomfort, and nausea. It also causes embarrassing symptoms like flatulence and diarrhea. Other symptoms linked to food intolerances include muscle or joint [...]
Wondering why you are gaining weight? You are positive that you're not eating more food or “junkier” food but you're still gaining weight. Is this possible? Yes! You are NOT crazy! And here's why. We both know that the whole “calories in, calories out” argument is an overly simplistic view of weight. There's definitely more [...]
Are you familiar with food preservatives and the effects they have on your health? This article will break down exactly what food preservatives are and why you should avoid them. A food preservative is a substance added to foods to make them last longer; to "preserve" them. Preservatives are added to foods that go [...]
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 [...]
