As an integrative physician, I’ve had the privilege of entering a very special relationship with my patients. They courageously walk into my office, hopeful that together we’ll be able to figure out what’s going on in their body, but skeptical because they’ve been burned before—by other doctors who think that their symptoms are “all in […]
15 ways to improve your health in 15 minutes
It’s estimated that Americans use social media for more than an hour a day. That’s quite a chunk of time! If you invested 15 of those minutes to health-promoting activities, you could transform your life. Here are some ideas: 1. Make a green smoothie. Throw some spinach, kale, coconut milk, banana, and pineapple into your blender, […]
the best summer foods to boost your energy
Food is energy. Every bite of food that we take is converted into a symphony of chemical substances that can either serve us by promoting and supporting our well-being, or work against us by promoting inflammation and, ultimately, disease. Summertime is a wonderful season to pack in a rainbow of antioxidant-rich foods to boost our health, […]
is your cellphone hurting you?
Did you know that in 2011 the World Health Organization classified electromagnetic radiation from cellphones as possibly carcinogenic to humans? Studies show that: 1. Cellphones change the physiology of the brain. After 50 minutes of using a cellphone on or next to your ear, a healthy adult brain shows significant changes in glucose metabolism. 2. Younger, […]
10 foods you should never buy
Ever wonder who the villains are in the grocery store? Here are my top ten: Aspartame: There are some 10,000 documented reports of adverse reactions to aspartame. It has been linked to migraines, visual changes, seizures, depression, and brain cancer. Run away from artificial sweeteners! Canned Food: Cans of food expose people to dangerous levels […]
11 hidden sources of gluten
Navigating the world of gluten-free eating can be daunting, especially when you are just starting out. The premise of gluten-free eating is very simple: if you stick to whole, unprocessed foods and avoid wheat, barley, rye and all their derivatives, then you’re golden. However, easy as it may seem to get a simple, whole foods meal […]
