New Directions in Cancer Treatment – Curcumin
I am attending a Physician Symposium at Sanoviv Medical Institute on Integrative Oncology and amazed at the advances in personalized cancer treatment. I will be sharing some of my insights to open the door of awareness of what is possible and perhaps help with questions to ask if you are seeking an integrative approach. One […]
Autism and the Gut
Autism and the gut are four words you usually do not see together. Although many questions remain about Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), the role of the intestinal microbiome is becoming increasing researched
What is Vitamin D?
What is Vitamin D? It is unique compared to other vitamins because when your body gets it, it turns it into a hormone. This hormone is sometimes called “activated vitamin D” or “calcitriol.” When you get vitamin D in your skin from sunlight and the vitamin from supplements, is has to be changed by your […]
Got Sugar Cravings?
Your endless battle with dieting, sugar cravings and low self esteem will improve when you understand the link between low serotonin and sugar cravings. Blood sugar levels have a profound effect on certain brain chemicals and visa versa. One of these chemicals, serotonin, is becoming better known to the public because of Prozac, the anti […]
Your Lifestyle Affects Your Body Chemistry
Every day, whether we know it or not, we alter our brain chemistry. We do this through what we eat, how we exercise, how we sleep, our daily activities and how we think. These changes in brain biochemistry help to create our moods, emotions and intellectual functioning. The mechanism behind HOW this occurs is through […]
Are hidden food allergies triggering your cravings?
Food sensitivities can trigger cravings. I recommend if you feel this might be an issue, you have food sensitivity testing done or elimination testing. My husband had this done and found he had gluten sensitivity and following a food plan he lost weight and cravings Here is an excerpt from my book Is Your Lifestyle […]
Allergies Gone WIld – PART 2 – The hygiene hypothesis
The hygiene hypothesis – the theory that early exposure to dirt and germs programs your immune system to properly identify and countermand threats – has been gaining slow but steady support over the past decade. According to this theory, if you’re healthy, exposure to bacteria and viruses can serve as “natural vaccines” that strengthen your […]
Functional Wellness Depression Plan
Depression is not a disease. It is a symptom. Recent years have seen a shocking increase in antidepressant use the world over, with 1 in 4 women starting their day with medication. These drugs have steadily become the panacea for everything from grief, irritability, panic attacks, to insomnia, PMS, and stress. But the truth is, […]