Nutritional News
Microplastics
Microplastics and nanoplastics (smaller particles of microplastics) are present throughout our environment, including in our water and food....
Happy 4th of July!
Whether you are going to a barbecue, hosting friends or planning a relaxing long weekend - I hope you enjoy the holiday weekend. In case you are...
Epigenetics
I had the opportunity to hear Dr. Jeffrey Bland speak recently. It was inspiring! Dr Bland is the father of Functional Medicine, and the originator...
How our food is grown makes a difference. When we eat foods that contain pesticide residue, it can add to the overall burden our bodies have to process and eliminate.
Optimizing Heart Health
Gut Health For as often as I say 'our health begins in the gut' - it should come as no surprise that gut health can also impact cardiovascular...
What are Functional Medicine Tests?
Functional Medicine refers to getting to the root cause of symptoms or challenges, as opposed to a
What about Postbiotics?
Previously I talked about prebiotics and probiotics. A quick recap - probiotics are live organisms (bacteria or yeast) that support our gut, by...
A New Year
Hopefully your holidays were enjoyable and provided time for some rejuvenation. Often the holidays are a whirlwind and come January we've cleaned up...
Curry Chicken & Veggies
Warm curry chicken loaded with vegetables.
Holiday Recipes
As we head into Thanksgiving week and the start of the holiday season, I want to wish you a happy, healthy holiday season. Whether we’re currently...
Continuous Glucose Monitors – All Hype or Helpful?
Have you been curious about continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) people are wearing on the back of their arms? CGMs provide real-time data on blood...
Back to School
It feels like there is a shift during this Back to School time of year. Cooler morning temperatures, changes in traffic, more activity in the...
Gut Ox Test
Oxidative stress occurs when we have more free radicals than antioxidants available. Free radicals occur as a byproduct of metabolism, but also...
2025 Clean Fifteen, Dirty Dozen & Grocery Shopping Tips
A nutrient dense diet is an important variable for maintaining health. When we consume food that has been processed or contains chemicals, it adds...
The Benefits of Berberine
Have you been hearing about berberine? It has long been incorporated into Traditional Chinese Medicine and Ayurvedic medicine, and we're hearing...