We can't escape the fact that we live in a toxic world. Furthermore, evidence is mounting that these everyday exposures are adding up to big-time health implications. So, what should we do? Run to the serene, unpolluted hills? Well,...
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Personalized and Functional Medicine Becoming Mainstream- Do We Have Our Gut Bugs (Microbiome) To Thank?
Recently, I discovered an article that discussed an upcoming conventional medicine conference in rheumatology which will provide insight of an upcoming study that combines the concept of using personalized medicine, genomics, and unique protein markers in the blood (antibodies)....
October 2014 Top Holistic (Brain) Health News
In a few days I'll heading off to to learn all about one of my favorite subjects, the gut, from some of the top integrative doctors in the world. Specifically, I'll be flying to Miami for my next module of...
Why Everyone is Speaking of Gluten…How Gluten and Dairy Affect Our Genes
Gluten free...science fiction or science? I've written several articles on why gluten may not be a great idea for overall health. For example, last month I wrote about a researcher's theory that a pesticide was causing an increase in...
The “Yogurt Junk Food Scam” and Why You Should Care
I've been prepping for my upcoming training from the Institute of Functional Medicine's Gastrointestinal Health Advanced Practice Module. Not surprisingly, I've been digging deeper into the science of our digestive track and those belly bugs that I'm obsessing over....
The "Yogurt Junk Food Scam" and Why You Should Care
I've been prepping for my upcoming training from the Institute of Functional Medicine's Gastrointestinal Health Advanced Practice Module. Not surprisingly, I've been digging deeper into the science of our digestive track and those belly bugs that I'm obsessing over....
Ebola Virus, Update, Proposed Natural Supports, & the Importance of Prevention
On my homepage blog, I gave an update on the Ebola virus which included its definition, its transmission, how it's infectious but not contagious, and conventional treatments. Recently, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued its third Level...
Can You “Hack” Your Way into Better Sleep?
Last week, I reviewed some scary stats and facts about not getting enough zzzs. Yet, thankfully, I suggested ways to get more sleep as well. Dan Pardi, a researcher who works with the Behavioral Sciences Department at Stanford...
Can You "Hack" Your Way into Better Sleep?
Last week, I reviewed some scary stats and facts about not getting enough zzzs. Yet, thankfully, I suggested ways to get more sleep as well. Dan Pardi, a researcher who works with the Behavioral Sciences Department at Stanford...
Why We Need Sleep & the Problem With the Pill Solution
14.00 Recent studies have linked the lack of sleep to: 1. Memory problems and Alzheimer's disease risk 2. A decrease in brain size 3. Suicide risk 4. Weight gain 5. Higher blood pressure I discussed these studies in...