Can we describe experiences as becoming extinct? How many of us are lacking the following: time spent in nature, and contact with biodiverse environments and microbes? Children especially, occupied by homework and screens, can miss out. Jeff Bland and Susan…
Supplement quality is a hugely important issue. There have been many instances of supplements not containing what they claim to, containing contaminants they are not supposed to (including ones that can be harmful), cost-cutting with cheaper nutrient types, and overstating…
Allie was 16 years old when she first presented in my office with episodic abdominal pain in the lower right quadrant, onset 6 weeks prior, ranging from 2 to 10 on a visual analog pain scale (0=no pain, 10=worst possible…
Nutrition is one of the most powerful tools we have to fight cognitive decline. Scientists believe that is in large part because many plants are rich sources of phytonutrients.
The newsletters I am most likely to open and read (ie actually click on to access the full text) are those from science sites that feature new research.
FDA Approves First Standardized Powder for Allergy Desensitization Non-Stick Chemicals Found in Drinking Water Across US Smoke-Damaged Cells Can Be Replaced – It’s Never Too Late To Quit APOE4 Gene Carriers at Greater Risk for Memory Deficits from Soccer Headings…
Versatile One-Pan Veggies recipe is from Janine Henkel, MS, CNS, CN, one of our resident nutritionists. With today’s busy lifestyle, basic principles of a healthy diet can get easily lost to other priority tasks. Janine ensures that meals are based…
It’s not often we get to mark the change of a decade. But what an opportune moment to take stock of what’s been going on over the last 10 years, and perhaps even more importantly what we’re heading towards. One…
We do get many inquiries about vegan diets, for reasons that include ethical, health and environmental, including by many people who simply want to reduce their meat intake, aka ‘flexitarian.’ But are vegan diets really a good idea for all?…
Unpicking Molecular Mechanisms Between Diet, Microbiome and Host – Focus on Ginger Functional Medicine Needed to Help Solve Ever-Increasing BMIs Novel Skin-Gut Axis Shows How Sunlight and Vitamin D Production May Modulate the Gut Microbiome Vegan Diets – Popular But…
We are exposed to toxins every day – through our air, our water, our personal care and household products and much more. The good news is, there is a lot we can do to limit our exposure. As a functional…
Alzheimer Drug Failures and Toxicity Underscore Relevance of Lifestyle Medicine Uric Acid Crystals From Gout May Also Deposit in the Heart Permanent Hair Dye and Increased Breast Cancer Risk Yellow dye in turmeric linked with lead poisoning in Bangladesh
Dr. Goodenowe invented a technology platform in 1999 that has been used to analyze thousands of human samples from around the world. Through collaborations with international researchers and doctors, Dr. Goodenowe has become an expert on the biochemical basis of…
As we look back over the wealth of content we have shared this past year, we have been so humbled by your feedback and engagement. Below, we highlight our most-read and listened-to articles and podcasts over the past 12 months.
Lp(a): What do with DO with it? It’s an unequivocal CV risk marker, and its pathogenic mechanisms are multiple and far-reaching. Yet it’s notoriously refractory to treatment – pharma and FxMed. Get the low-down in this month’s blog: The Lp(a)…
Everything about vitamin C (ascorbic acid): From foods & supplements to benefits for skin, cancer treatments, wound healing and more…
Are you curious about the surge in popularity of plant-based burgers like the Impossible and Beyond Burgers? Wondering our thoughts on these new food products? This article provides insights and recommendations that will help you make the best decisions for…
Acetaminophen Once Again Tied to Autism and ADHD Human Milk Oligosaccharides Improve IBS Symptoms Oral Bacteria Implicated in a Wide Range of Noncommunicable Diseases Brain Wave Patterns Predict Tau and Amyloid-b Accumulation New Desensitization Technology May Help Celiac and other Immune-Related Disorders…
Inspired by the classic fall candy but without all the sugar, these festive granola bars are a nutritious and adorable alternative.
The importance of oral health as required for systemic health is well-accepted in the functional world. However, with up to 77% of American adults over 30 years of age suffering from periodontitis, there is an urgent need to actively address…
