When we go to the doctor with symptoms of acid reflux, gas, bloating and heartburn, typically the diagnosis of high stomach acid is based purely on symptoms — not a [...]
A new study shows regularly eating processed foods — the staple of most western diets — can shorten your life. In functional medicine, we know from the published research that [...]
If you shy away from fats for fear of heart disease, you aren't alone, you may be surprised to learn that carbohydrates, not fats, are the culprits in heart disease. [...]
Many of us start the day with a small breakfast as we run out the door, followed by a medium sized lunch and a large dinner. We also tend to [...]
A high-salt diet has long been connected with cardiovascular disease. Too much sodium in the bloodstream causes fluid retention, which makes the heart work harder to move the extra volume [...]
Conventional medicine is slowly admitting that instead of fat, sugar and refined carbohydrates are the biggest sources of high cholesterol and inflammation. Excess sugars and carbs drive good cholesterol down [...]
At 47 years old, in late April of 2012, I began losing my hair in oval patches. These pictures were taken in late [...]
If there is one thing Americans love, it is a prescribed diet, and the internet abounds with rules for grams of protein, fats, and carbohydrates, genetic and body type diets, [...]
When you’re starting on a new health journey to manage thyroid or hormone disorders, knowing what to eat can seem confusing. For starters, there is a ton of conflicting advice [...]
Our bodies have to work hard to deal with hundreds of toxic chemicals in our daily environment, in our food, and our water. Even if you eat a clean, organic [...]