Detoxification, a topic heavily discussed in the realm of functional and integrative medicine, often elicits curiosity, confusion, and even criticism. Frequently, conventional medicine dismisses detoxification, citing lack of evidence or […]
We have all experienced a bit of sticker shock lately at the grocery store. I have found myself grabbing an item I have purchased in the past only to put […]
Sugar, whether from natural sources such as fruit and honey or from processed sources such as high fructose corn syrup or Agave; has always provided pleasure to humans and is […]
The complexity of our human metabolism and immune system is incredibly fascinating to me. We continue to learn about how our metabolism affects the development of chronic diseases through the […]
When I began studying nutrition in the 1990s, we were taught that the healthiest diet was a low-fat diet. Fat has been demonized for decades based on faulty research by […]
Salads are known to be one of the healthiest meal options but are usually correlated with dietary restriction and are not considered the most exciting meal choice. In this […]
The Ketogenic Diet: Is it for Everyone? Ketogenic diets have become very popular over the past several years. I am sure you have heard the phrase “I’m doing keto” from […]
Many of my clients as well as family and friends often tell me they feel they need to “detox” and ask for my recommendations. Detox is somewhat of a “buzzword” […]
Living in modern times provides us with many conveniences and technological advancements which make life easier for humans. On the flip side, the cost of having so many conveniences and […]
No one in the world can argue that 2020 has not been a challenging year for us. We continue to endure lifestyle changes due to the COVID-19 pandemic such as […]