Age 45 is the New 50 for Colonoscopy Screenings
Recent studies have highlighted a rising incidence of colorectal cancer (CRC) in individuals youngerthan age 50 in the United States. While CRC incidence has shown continued decline in those 50 and older, the incidence rates have doubled in 20- to 49-year-olds. It has been estimated that persons born around 1990 have twice the risk of […]
3 Healthy Summer Food Tips
Summer is the perfect time to enjoy fresh, vibrant, and nutritious foods that not only taste great but also keep you feeling your best. With longer days and warmer weather, it’s important to fuel your body with the right foods to stay energized and hydrated. Here are my TOP 3 Healthy Summer Eating Tips and […]
Macros and Weight Loss: What You Need to Know
When it comes to weight loss, the diet landscape is vast and varied. From calorie counting to intermittent fasting, many methods promise results. One approach that has gained significant popularity is counting macronutrients, or “macros.” But what exactly are macros, and how can they help with weight loss? Macros, short for macronutrients, are the nutrients […]
Do You Know the Top 9 Food Allergens?
Almost 90% of all serious food allergies are caused by just a few foods. These foods are often ingredients in other foods, so avoiding them requires diligence, including careful label reading and other measures. Even then, there may be times when exposures happen unknowingly. This blog covers some of the foods and products you’ll […]
5 Mood Boosting Foods to Eat Every Day
We all feel blue from time to time, and food can play an important role in helping us lift our mood and improve our outlook on life. I support people every day in their health journey, part of which includes improving their moods. Here are a few of my favorite foods that give our brain […]
The Microbiome Diet for Permanent Weight Loss – PODCAST
Cutting edge science has shown that the Microbiome is the key to healthy weight and feeling energized and optimistic. It has an enormous influence on your metabolism, mood, hormones and cravings. Learn the keys to The Microbiome Diet. Want to hear other episodes? Subscribe to my podcast HERE
What Are Autoimmune Conditions?
Autoimmune diseases, such as lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, and MS, affect more than 250 million people worldwide. In the United States, they are the 3rd leading chronic disease behind cardiovascular disease and cancer. Based on twin studies, we now know that 25% of autoimmunity is genetics, and the other 75% is environmental. Would you like […]
A Functional Medicine Approach to Autism
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD, previously called “autism”) is a poorly understood family of related conditions. It is linked to abnormal biology and chemistry in the brain for which the exact causes are unknown. However, it is now recognized that there is probably a combination of factors that lead to autism. Genetic factors seem to play […]
4 Steps to Heal Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome affects up to 2.5 million Americans and for most is a very debilitating illness. Conventional medicine is just now coming around to recognizing it as a real syndrome, and it is generally only as a diagnosis of of exclusion, meaning they ruled out other diseases and did not find any reason for […]