Tell me if this sounds familiar… You feel “off,” so you go to your doctor. He or she orders a lipid panel and a complete blood count. And when your results come back within normal ranges, your [...]
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The only exercise goal you need
Let me ask you a few questions… Do you count your steps? Do you aim for the magic number of 10,000 daily? Do you strive to achieve 150 minutes of physical activity per week? Or do you break it [...]
Xylitol: A modern-day heartbreaker
You know how I feel about artificial sweeteners. They’re chemicals that wreak havoc in your body. Xylitol is no different. In fact, this popular sugar substitute sabotages one of your most vital [...]
Big Food’s newest target: Weight loss drug users
There isn’t a diet or health trend yet that Big Food hasn’t jumped on and immediately started marketing their products. But let me be clear: They’re not doing it to help you on your health [...]
Fight fatigue this summer (one bite at a time)
It’s summer. And if you’re anything like me, you want to “go, go, go!” before the season changes. But for many of my patients, their energy levels create a serious roadblock. If that sounds [...]
Brand-new class of antibiotics might do WHAT?
Could it be possible that the mainstream medical community is actually starting to pay attention to gut health? I was simply shocked when I read about this new antibiotic that uses a brand-new [...]
Late-night munchies: Are you cueing cancer?
It’s exciting to see research looking into how food interacts with illness. After all, it’s been a long time coming. Centuries, even! Of course, you already know how I feel about our toxic food [...]
THIS cancer risk factor affects over half a million Americans
You know how I always tell you that obesity is a disease that leads to other diseases… including cancer? Well, now you don’t have to just take my word for it. According to the U.S. Centers for [...]
Have your “kale” and eat it too!
Yesterday I shared a study that suggests you can eat carbs and maintain normal blood sugar levels… As long as you eat your veggies first. But do you know WHY that is? An appetizing thought First [...]
When “good” food contributes to diabetes
In my now over-30-year career, something that always resurfaces is understanding which foods are “good” and which foods are “bad.” Indeed, many patients come to me for dietary advice because [...]