Bugs On Drugs
As unsettling as it may seem, you are dependent on bacteria. Trillions of them. The difference between robust health and debilitating disease can hinge on the delicate balance of the ecosystem of microorganisms that inhabit your intestines. These “intestinal flora” (also known as the GI microbiome) play a critical role in digestive function by helping […]
Sunny Side Up
It seems that there is no more controversial food in the medical news than eggs. And this month, they are back in the health headlines again. This time it’s (mostly) good news. The recent study thats getting lots of attention is the “DIABEGG” study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. It demonstrated that […]
Should You Go Keto?
As I wandered through the mazes of bookshelves at my local public library last week, I was struck by the shelves upon shelves of diet books that were buried there. There must have been hundreds of them. Each one still dressed in a cover that hinted at its age. Each one representing the hard work […]
Trouble In Paradise
“Hawaii is not a state of mind, but a state of grace,” says the travel writer Paul Theroux. I was fortunate recently to get to spend some vacation time in the “Crossroads of the Pacific,” as the island chain is sometimes called. It’s a splendorous place filled with breathtaking beaches, enchanting sunsets, and flora and […]
Pillow Talk
Pillow menus are a thing. Really. Many high-end hotels now offer guests an array of different pillows to choose from that all promise a good night’s sleep. A few of the more common options might include:
The Rheumatoid Arthritis Diet
My patient population reflects the worldwide trend that more and more people are living with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) than ever. There are several factors that help to explain the increased rates of this autoimmune joint disease. People are living longer, obesity has reached epidemic proportions (yes, fat accumulation promotes inflammation), microbial diversity in the GI tract […]
My Beef With Animal Protein
I have a beef with all the attention that protein is getting these days. Scan the grocery store shelves and you’ll see it listed on labels in every aisle. Scan the headlines in print and online and you see articles touting protein shakes to build muscle mass, protein powder to lose weight, and protein formulas […]
Fish Vs. Fish Oil
Finding health information you can trust is a daunting task these days. It’s particularly frustrating when a simple search yields vastly different expert opinions and conflicting scientific evidence. The truth is that the mainstream media loves this confusion because conflict is what keeps their viewers interested… but that doesn’t help you much.
Willpower Is Overrated
Willpower is a quality most people associate with success. The ability to avoid temptation is thought to be key to sticking to a wholesome diet, staying slim, and achieving many health goals. But what if I told you that the whole concept of willpower was overrated?
You Can’t Beat Beets
Did you hear about the guy who stopped eating vegetables? His heart missed a beet. Sorry… vegetarian joke.
