The bacteria in your gut can be one of your strongest allies in getting healthy…or it can be one of your worst enemies. Most people don’t realize it, but what they eat and how they live are changing the makeup of their gut bacteria. Exciting new studies are coming out every day exploring the connection between gut bacteria and practically […]
I have made reversing Metabolic Syndrome a mission of my practice since 2004. That was the year I turned 40. I wasn’t happy about my weight and the way I looked. At that time, my health was still remarkably good, but I couldn’t lose weight and the pounds just kept piling on. I found myself […]
How are you feeling lately? Would you say that you feel pretty good, but…you are tired in the early afternoon or even upon awakening? Maybe you feel pretty good, but…you’re feeling overwhelmed day to day and you can’t explain why. You’ve been getting more colds lately, you’re a little constipated, you aren’t sleeping so well […]
Cravings can be the undoing of the very best diet and lifestyle plans. Even when patients understand the whys and wherefores of avoiding certain foods and eating more of others, cravings for specific foods can get the better of people. This can happen even after people have shifted their diet to nutrient-dense, whole foods and […]
1. Heal Leaky Gut Leaky gut is a condition that not only affects your digestive tract, but also causes hormone issues and can more specifically target your thyroid. When undigested food particles like gluten leak through your gut into your bloodstream, it causes disease-causing inflammation of the entire body and more specific organs like the thyroid. Most […]
I really never thought that I would see the day when this headline hit mainstream media: “CBS: Antibiotics in animal feed can harm children, doctors warn”. I feel like I have been on a rant about the many forms of drug abuse (in this case antibiotics) for ever! Finally, the American Academy of Pediatrics has […]
I think it’s pretty well known that the best way to ensure stable blood sugar levels through the first half of your day it to have a protein based breakfast. But, how many of us actually like the taste and texture of our protein mix? I used to dread my protein boost in the morning […]
Functional Medicine: A truly Holistic Approach to Health & Healing Are you looking for a solution to your health issues, but don’t want a drug based treatment? Are you looking for a way to normalize blood pressure, cholesterol levels or blood sugar without taking yet another medication? Do you want a better way to manage […]
Did you know….long term use of antacids and proton pump inhibitors result in poor absorption of vitamins and minerals, particularly calcium and magnesium and increase your risks for muscle pain and injuries, poor muscle recovery, heart attack, leaky gut syndrome, bacterial infections, osteoporosis and even bone fractures. Proton pump inhibitors are prescribed for gastroesophageal […]
You’ve probably heard the old myth that “once you go to a chiropractor, you have to go for the rest of your life.” It’s not true. However, we do have many patients who chose to see us on a monthly basis or even more frequently. If you asked those people why they continue to go, they […]