Mind Over Milkshakes
The stories you tell yourself have a dramatic influence on your health. With that in mind (no pun intended) I’d like to share a famous study that shows just how critical your story can be when it comes to your wellbeing.
How To Get More Vegetarian Protein
The meat, poultry, dairy, and egg industry have many Americans convinced that animal protein is a necessary ingredient in a healthy diet. This myth has been perpetuated by a great deal of media, most recently with all of the hype around the paleo diet. I’d like to set the record straight here…You do not need […]
Inflammation Prevents Weight Loss
In my office, I see a steady parade of patients who tell me that they have been eating well and exercising… but the pounds just won’t come off. It’s so frustrating for them, and many of them feel like their doctors simply don’t believe them and assume that they’re not telling the truth about their […]
More Beautiful For Being Broken
As a physician, I’m acutely aware of the fragility of life. Health is a both a precious and precarious gift. A person can appear hale and hearty one day but face a life-threatening illness the next.
How Artificial Sweeteners Cause Digestive Distress
Here’s a frightening story for all of you parents out there…and one that many of you can probably relate to. It was the middle of the night and my son came into our bedroom in agony. He was hunched over, whimpering, and clearly in distress…my first thought was that he probably had appendicitis and that […]
Lose 20 Pounds Using Simple Math
Here’s a math problem you won’t find in a textbook. I know you probably hate math…but solving this equation will help you subtract inches from your waist while adding years to your life.
Nutrition for Parkinson’s Disease
There is a natural tendency to look for silver bullets when it comes to treating devastating illnesses like Parkinson’s disease. Many years ago, we thought we had one in the form of L-dopa — a naturally occurring amino acid. L-dopa is a precursor to dopamine (a vital neurotransmitter, which is deficient in patients with Parkinson’s) […]
Preparing for the Flu Season
Hayrides, Halloween, and a harvest moon…all are welcome October visitors in my book. Unfortunately, in addition to those trick-or-treaters, this month also brings an unwanted visitor to your doorstep too — October is the official start of the flu season in the US. Over the next several weeks, you’ll probably see people lining up to […]
Tis the Season for a Hot and Healthy Mulled Spice Beverage
There are decorative gourds and cozy autumn-themed displays showing up everywhere…and pumpkin-spiced lattes on the menu again this season. As we fade into the fall…people naturally turn to hotter beverages to warm their insides. Drinks made with “mulling spice” are a delicious way to enhance holiday parties, enliven your taste buds, and do your health […]
A Naturopathic Perspective on Fall Seasonal Allergies
The weather is turning slightly brisker and fairly soon the trees will be decorated with multicolored leaves. Like many people, I enjoy fall festivities, which for me and my family include apple and peach picking expeditions and visits to pumpkin patches. (I’m not a huge fan of picking up all those fallen autumn leaves though…)
