You likely know by now that I am not a fan of consuming much oil apart from small medicinal doses of DHA or EPA. (For more information on that, check out this past blog post.) But for this post, I’d like to talk specifically about olive oil and how commonly it is found to be […]
Let’s talk about how I work with clients who want to “negotiate” about junk food. First, let me say: I don’t really negotiate, I educate. The things that you put in your body are your choice. That said, if a client wants to knowingly consume foods (or drinks) that are demineralizing their bones, congesting their […]
Rhodiola is an adaptogenic herb commonly used to support those with depression, anxiety and fatigue.1 Adaptogens like this help the body adapt to stress. This is one of my favorite herbs for those with high stress, especially if it’s coupled with hormone challenges. My favorite reasons to love Rhodiola: Some of its medicinal actions include […]
As a holistic health care provider, I would say that one of the most common things I see causing challenge for my clients is dehydration. It’s the source of many skin issues, high blood pressure, fatigue, constipation and headaches (to name a few). We all know that we need to drink more water but sometimes […]
What is gluten and why can’t some people process it? Gluten is a peptide fraction of protein that is primarily found in grains like wheat, barley and rye.1 Gluten is used in many processed foods because of its soft, chewy consistency and the superior way that it bakes up well in breads, muffins and other […]
Garlic is one of my favorite functional foods because of both its incredible taste/flavor as well as the fact that it has so many amazing benefits to the body. I put garlic in just about everything … sometimes so much so that it’s too spicy for others to eat… Oops, sorry! Garlic has many immune […]
No one talks much about choline. It’s not in the spotlight, but without it, every cell in your body is affected. As you may well know if you have been following me for any length of time, I recommend a whole food plant diet. The reason for this is that when you eat processed foods, […]
For all kinds of reasons, some nutrients get more spotlight than others. The most common reason often stems from some misunderstood study that promises to heal every issue that exists. The media gets its hands on this info (or mis-info) and then, before you know it, the entire world thinks all you have to do […]
Woman taking oral contraceptives in most cases are unaware that there would be any serious side effects. This is a common medication that is used regularly and therefore many people assume it to be safe with no side effects. This is NOT an accurate assumption. Oral birth control causes many issues with the immune system, […]
It’s getting cooler outside which can, for some, make you crave hot drinks throughout the day. If you’re going to drink something hot, it has to taste good … but also, why not make it medicinal? As a holistic doctor, I am always looking for ways to help people upgrade their health practices without sacrificing […]
