Are Nightshade Vegetables and Spices Bad For You?
I have gotten this question quite alot lately. Friends and patients ask “What’s this I hear about inflammation and tomatoes being bad? I shouldn’t even eat tomatoes? WTF- is nothing safe to eat anymore!?” Hold up, I hear you. Here is the answer in short: The nightshades vegetables family includes sweet and hot peppers, all […]Read More »Top 5 Natural Solutions for Belly Bloat
One of the most common complaints I get from patients is bloating. This symptom is most often caused by excess air (gas) in the digestive tract and can often times be easily resolved with proper supplementation, diet and lifestyle changes. This is where I always start, but if these tips don’t work for you, your […]Read More »Should You Reconsider Your "Diet"?
There are alot of “diets” out there, but which one is really right for you? Well, there are educated guesses, BUT you have to mix that with your own experience of actually trying different approaches out. I really stress this point to patients, especially when they have an expectation of results based on a friend, […]Read More »Are You Slathering Yourself With Toxins?
It’s estimated that the average person uses about 10-15 “cosmetic” products per day, totaling an estimated 126 different chemicals that we are exposed to. These products include anything that you put in your mouth, on your skin, in your hair, etc. I was surprised to find how quickly they added up when I counted for […]Read More »Incorporating Movement/ Physical Activity Into Your Life, Long Term
This article is a four part series. Each part (Part I, Part II and Part III) has a different focus, to help you gain energy and lose weight. This weeks focus will be on physical activity. The point of “exercise” is to simply find movement that you enjoy. This is my motto, and this is […]Read More »
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