Intestinal permeability, or leaky gut syndrome, occurs when tiny gaps develop between the cells, known as enterocytes, that line your intestinal wall. These tiny gaps allow substances that should be confined to your digestive tract, such as undigested food particles, bacteria and metabolic wastes, to escape into your bloodstream. Once the integrity of your […]
lessons from my 103 year-old grandmother
My family and I were blessed to celebrate my grandmother’s 103rd birthday last week.That’s right. 103. My beautiful Abuela was born in a little town outside of Havana, Cuba in 1909, and she has lived an extraordinary life. Her story is a testament to the power of perseverance, simplicity, and service – and I believe […]
why you might have a gluten sensitivity and not even know it
I see many patients who insist they don’t have issues with gluten. They were tested for gluten sensitivity, they explain, and the results came back negative. Well, whether or not you have been tested for gluten sensitivity, it’s worth your while to learn these little-known facts about wheat and gluten sensitivity. Click here to read […]
why your home should be a shoe-free zone
Establishing a “no shoe” policy in your home is good for your health. In one easy step, you can reduce your risk of injury, infection, and exposure to harmful chemicals. Kick those shoes off at the door! Click here to read more on MindBodyGreen…
6 ways to relieve allergies naturally
Do you suffer from seasonal allergies? These occur when the immune system misinterprets a typically nontoxic substance such as pollen, grass, or mold as a harmful invader. The immune system then responds to this perceived threat by releasing histamines. Histamines produce a whole host of reactions including sneezing, nasal and respiratory congestion, itchy eyes, and increased mucous […]
goodbye to the 6 minute patient visit
A little more than a decade ago, I found myself in the middle of a health crisis. I began suffering from debilitating headaches multiple times a week, I developed severe episodes of abdominal pain with diarrhea, and I began experiencing panic attacks. It hit me like a ton of bricks. I had just started my […]
