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 […]
5 ways to prevent cancer
Every year 12.7 million people worldwide are diagnosed with cancer. It’s the second largest leading cause of death in the United States, exceeded only by heart disease. It kills half a million Americans every year. Globally, more people die from cancer than from AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis combined. The World Health Organization projects that without […]
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…
how to care for your thyroid, the body’s master switch
The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland that sits at the base of our neck. The word “thyroid” comes from the Greek word for “shield,” and this powerful little gland is truly one of our great defenders, as it orchestrates an intricate web essential interactions in the body. The thyroid produces thyroid hormone, which is a […]
