Inflammation is a protective attempt by the body to remove injurious stimuli and to initiate the healing process. It is part of the complex biological response of vascular tissues to harmful stimuli, such as pathogens, damaged cells, or irritants. Biologically, inflammation itself was intended to be protective, but because the causes of inflammation are so insidious in […]
fun in the sun
After a relatively mild couple of summer months, we are entering the really sunny and hot period here in Austin, Texas. With so many wonderful outdoor activities to choose from in this town, how can we protect ourselves from the potentially damaging rays of the sun? Be safe in the sun 90% of wrinkles are […]
back to the basics
Grassroots health and wellness movements are sweeping the nation. In food, we see the nutritarian, paleo, vegan, raw, locavore, and traditional food movements rising. In our communities, we see a bend towards sustainable, local, and organic ways to live and produce food. And in the parenting world, we are seeing a push towards attachment parenting […]
the symphony within
Foods contain an enormous number of chemical substances, also known as nutrients. All of these different nutrients work together like an orchestra. Each instrument in an orchestra contributes to the ensemble but does not singularly define it. Just as each individual instrument in an orchestra works collaboratively with the other instruments to produce a beautiful […]
nourish the soil before you plant the seed
How important is it to prepare your body for pregnancy before you conceive? As a functional medicine physician, I believe that the first opportunity you have to optimize your child’s health is in the preconception period. By making meaningful changes in the 6-12 month period before you conceive, you can ensure that you are creating the […]
