Common Food Additive Implicated in Food Allergy
In animal studies, tBHQ has been shown to promote a key step in the development of food allergy.
Breast Wellness by Dr. Elizabeth W. Boham
This is why I developed the DVD Breast Wellness: Tools to Prevent and Heal from Breast Cancer with my friend and yoga / meditation instructor Heidi Spear.
Reduce Sugar in Processed Food by Replacing with Fungi?
Look, I am all for reducing the amount of sugar found in processed foods. But this new product– pending approval in the US (already approved elsewhere) is actually bitter-taste receptor-blocking fungi (myceliu
Are Parasites Keeping You From Health?
Weinstock, a gastroenterologist now at Tufts University has found that it may not be the parasites that are causing the problem but their absence!
To Go Organic or Not to Go Organic?
Written by Alexandria DeVito, MS: Alexandria is a functional nutritionist, Eating Psychology Coach, yoga teacher and personal trainer. With a background in nutrition and fitness, she brings the best of both disciplines to help clients address any areas they may…
The Methylation Diet and Lifestyle – an Introduction
Up until now, having a gene SNP in methylation enzymes (such as MTHFR), elevated homocysteine, or before and during pregnancy, has typically prompted the use of supplemental methylation cofactors such as B12, folate, B6 and betaine. Often at higher level…
Cancer, Low Carb Diets and Tumor Keto-Adaptation
Low carb or ketogenic diets for cancer may not be news to many already practicing in the Functional Medicine space, but Dr. Fine highlighted some interesting points around the roles of insulin, ketone bodies, glucose, and ROS
Dr. Fitzgerald’s 2016 Non-Toxic Sunscreen Guide
Choosing your sunscreen: Decisions, decisions!
Health Inspiration – A Tribute to My Parents
Health Inspiration – A Tribute to My Parents
Organic Produce Too Expensive? Here’s How to Prioritize
If you can’t buy organic produce, we would still encourage you to buy non-organic fruits and vegetables and enjoy a full array of different types.
A Little Dirt Will Do You Good: Great Read from NYT
Autoimmune disease has increased sharply in the last 50 years.
Using Essential Oils in Functional Medicine
Dr. Fitzgerald recently asked me to write a case study with essential oils. Many practitioners are aware of essential oils’ potent antimicrobial power.
Functional Medicine Works for the Long Haul: An Update on TL, a 2.5-Year-Old Boy with Autism
Functional Medicine Works for the Long Haul: An Update on TL, a 2.5-Year-Old Boy with Autism
An Introduction to Nutrigenomics with Jessica Pizano MS CNS
Nutrigenomics is a growing area of functional medicine and nutrition, and part of the ongoing movement towards increasing personalization of healthcare. Nutrigenomics can play an important role in uncovering metabolic barriers that may be driving symptoms, or risk factors for…
Food Fears and a Little Compromise
Do you have any food fears? Yesterday, a lovely friend of mine told me that she refused to buy her daughter cherries, despite her daughter pleading for them for weeks.
Party Coleslaw
This Party Coleslaw takes your regular-garden-variety-slaw up a notch or two, both in terms of healthy ingredients and fanciness.
Methylation: A New Look
It’s time to rethink how we support methylation.
Reality TVs Biggest Losers Fail to Maintain Weight Loss. Here’s Why.
Reality TVs Biggest Losers Fail to Maintain Weight Loss. Here’s Why.
Fragrant Spiced Rice
Tantalize your taste buds and give your cells a boost with this fragrant, delicious spiced rice. I am always looking for good ways to add flavor, as well as nutrient superfoods, and plain ol’ rice is an excellent place to…
Top Tips for Laboratory Testing in Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE)
A friend of mine from school recently emailed me asking for guidance on testing for EoE. Here are some of the basics I start with:
