The Power of Black Cumin Seed
When it comes to versatility and the power of its health benefits, black cumin seed (nigella sativa) may stand alone above all other oils.
Research and News August 2018
“Considerable evidence” for Melatonin in Cancer Prevention and Treatment Are Gut Bacteria Thwarting Your Weight Loss Attempts? Breastfeeding Benefits Include Epigenetic Programming Probiotic Adaptation to Survive Harsh Stomach Environments The Right and Wrong Ways to Implement Low Carb Diets When…
How to Reduce the Risk of Tick and Mosquito-Borne Illnesses and Still Enjoy the Great Outdoors
Our Clinical Development Program for Functional Medicine Practitioners recently enjoyed the benefit of two excellent guest lecturers on the topic of tick-borne diseases – Dr. Tom Sult and Mary-Beth Charno APRN-C. Their expert knowledge inspired our nutrition resident, Dorie Passen,…
Pineapple Strawberry Agua Fresca
A light refreshing drink to keep you cool all summer long! This Agua Fresca takes less than 10 minutes to make and is sweetened with agave nectar.
The New Nutrigenomics – Embracing Complexity, Moving Upstream
[embed_popupally_pro popup_id=”18″] Nutrigenomics has been one of the biggest trends in Nutrition and Functional Medicine in the last decade. Here are what I consider the most compelling reasons why: The understanding that nutritional factors influence gene transcription and expression The…
Okra Fries
The humble okra is an ancient vegetable thought to originate from Africa and Asia and brought to the United States on ships during the 18th century. It is also a powerfully-nutritious food. Okra is full of soluble, mucilaginous fiber…
Research and News July 2018
Consider EoE a Component of the Allergic March Evidence for Time-Restricted Feeding Rising Fasting Insulin Triggers Weight Gain, Even as Glucose Levels are Normal Juice is as Bad as Other Sugar Sweetened Beverages Regular Air Travel May be Linked With…
How to Heal SIBO and Other Chronic GI Imbalances with Botanical Medicines
As we gallop towards more stealth infections that are less responsive to standard-of-care protocols, we’re leaning more and more on botanical preparations to do the heavy lifting of treatment. To that end, I really enjoyed reading this sponsored blog from…
The Bredesen Protocol® & Functional Medicine – A Powerful Combination to Prevent & Treat Cognitive Decline
I couldn’t be more delighted and proud to see the results that our own Dr. Litwin and our Nutrition Team are achieving in addressing cognitive decline and..
Gut Healing Cherry Berry Kudzu Jelly
Kudzu root starch is beneficial and healing to the small intestines and is an alternative thickener to corn starch. Tart cherries are a natural source of melatonin.
Using Functional Medicine to Treat Osteoporosis
Many people think about osteoporosis as a condition that affects post-menopausal women—one that, if those old “Got Milk?” TV commercials are to be….
Consider Nigella Sativa for Asthma and Allergies
I was thrilled that Dr. Gereau not only had some experience using it in her functional otolaryngology practice, but wanted to dive into the literature around allergic disease- a focus at our clinic as well. We will be incorporating Nigella…
Research and News June 2018
Benefits of Ketogenic Diet Depend on Microbiome Connecting Gut Microbiome SCFAs with Endogenous Insulin Production Ketogenic Diet for Atrial Fibrillation? Sleeping in Darkness May Improve Insulin Resistance Simple But Effective – Baking Soda For Immune Flares Probiotics Acting Like Vaccines…
Keto Mint Chocolate Chip Dessert
Here is a fantastic recipe for a healthy keto dessert. It is a healthy version of mint chocolate chip ice cream and taste’s amazing! The macro/micro nutrients are in my recipe section of chronometer.
4 Powerful Tools (You Can Start Today!) for Preventing and Reversing Cognitive Decline
Are you interested in protecting your brain function? Do you sometimes feel like you can’t think straight, or that you’re losing memory recall? Do you have dementia or Alzheimer’s disease in your family and are wondering how to protect yourself…
The U-Shaped Curve of Iodine
Iodine deficiency is the leading cause of preventable mental retardation worldwide and it negatively affects every stage of human development. Given the importance of this mineral and its ubiquitous presence in seafood, it’s natural to assume…
Research and News May 2018
The Hunt Continues for Mitochondria’s Bacterial Origins Data Published on VLCD for Type 1 Diabetes Indicates “Exceptional” Benefit Probiotics Work for Prevention of C. Difficile after Antibiotics Saunas May Reduce Stroke Risk Can A Toothpaste Replace Allergy Shots? A Surprisingly…
Baked Spinach and Artichoke Dip
This dairy-free and paleo spinach artichoke dip is creamy, flavorful, easy-to-make and sure to be a crowd favorite.
Matcha Coconut Gummies
These Matcha Coconut Gummies are the jade-colored jigglers you need in your life thanks to Nom Nom Paleo.
How Staying Connected Could Help You Live to 100 Years Old
Some years back, the Blue Zones book caught my eye. Since I’m interested in optimum health, who better to learn the tricks of long life than from the people who live the longest on earth?
