Oatmeal: Friend or Foe? Oatmeal claims to help reduce cholesterol, improve elimination (bowel movements), and overall is normally recognized as a health food. There are many potential benefits… Read More
Best Practices for Pooping! Constipation is a common problem that affects so many people. If you are constipated for an extended period of time, it can lead to… Read More
Make Your Own Probiotics- Sauerkraut I love sauerkraut and have been making my own for years. It’s pretty simple yet a really healthy way to add great flavor to… Read More
The Pressure is Rising! You likely know someone who has high blood pressure— it is a common condition in adults. But it is a condition that is simple… Read More
Obesity: The Bridge to Hope and Health Obesity is a major health problem in the United States and, unfortunately, the numbers are on the rise. About 40% of adults and nearly… Read More
When Will I See Results? When you do a new health program of any kind, you want to get the GREATEST result for your effort. I am often asked,… Read More
Love Your Pancreas Do you love your pancreas? Perhaps you’ve never been asked that question… Ha ha. But seriously, you should love your pancreas. It is… Read More
The Role of Selenium in Your Body Selenium is an important nutrient that doesn’t get much press. In this blog, we will do a quick overview of the role of selenium,… Read More
Anemia- It’s More Than Just Low Iron! It is common for a patient to be told that they are anemic but not understand exactly what that means or what they can… Read More
Metabolic Syndrome The term metabolic refers to the chemical processes that sustain life. A syndrome is a group of symptoms that occur together. So metabolic syndrome… Read More
Is it Safe for Pregnant Women to Consume Caffeine? There has been some controversy about caffeine in the research in the past few years. The bottom line is this: It appears in healthy… Read More
Niacin (B3) Let’s dissect one important member of the B-vitamin family: niacin (B3). Niacin is a water-soluble vitamin that is plentiful in many foods. You… Read More