The Skin Microbiome
The gut microbiome has gotten much well-deserved attention, likewise with the emerging focus on the oral microbiome. By comparison, research and clinical attention towards the skin microbiome has been scant
Sugar and Breast Cancer – Yes, They’re Connected
A new animal study out of MD Anderson Cancer Center looked at the impact of different sugars on breast tumor development.
Paleo Diet and Insulin Resistance – More Good Research
A Paleo-style diet (30% carbs, 30% protein, 40% fat- no dairy, lots of veg, lean meats, fish, nuts & seeds) was shown to reduce biomarkers for insulin resistance in postmenopausal women as compared to a low fat diet.
Easy Oral Hygiene Tips for In Between Meals
A patient emailed me a great question the other day regarding between-brushing oral hygiene.
Strawberry Mint Vinaigrette
This is strawberry mint vinaigrette is a great salad dressing that tastes especially good in the spring and summer.
Healthy Chocolate Smoothie
Enjoy this healthy chocolate smoothie in between meals as a snack or in place of a small meal. This recipe is free of gluten and dairy.
Gluten-Free Nut Crunch Snack
Gluten-Free Crunch Snack
Got Cravings? It Could Be Your Gut Talking
Got cravings? Have food cravings ever left you feeling powerless? Like the time you ate a big bowl of ice cream or a piece of chocolate cake only to feel guilty about it for the rest of the day? Well,…
Seasonal Allergies: How Do We Prepare Our Patients?
Seasonal allergies are coming fast and furious this year. How do we prepare our patients?
David Ludwig, MD, PhD on Ideal Insulin, Ketosis, Calorie Counting and Weight Loss Resistance
After podcasting with Dr. David Ludwig, I had a few more questions and shot him a couple of emails. I appreciate his thoughtful responses. Here’s what he had to say about calorie counting, ketosis, ideal insulin levels and weight loss…
The Stress Impact & 5 Smart Ways to Reduce It
The body’s stress response is an adaptation for survival that was essential for helping us perform under high stress situations to improve our odds of survival.
Healthy Carrot Soup
It’s never a bad time for soup, especially a healthy carrot soup.
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Spicy Ginger-Lemon Tea
This is a tea to knock your socks off and give you get-up-and-go! The kick from the Cayenne pepper is amazing, and folks we know have used this drink to reduce or abandon their coffee habit. These ingredients are great…
Organochlorines and Brain Toxicity – What Can We Do?
Organochlorines can be regularly detected in our population and environment and they are directly toxic to the brain even at low levels of exposure.
Oral Allergy Syndrome: What It Is + 6 Ways To Improve It
Do you ever get a tingling, itchy, or scratchy tongue or throat after eating certain raw fruits, vegetables, nuts, or seeds? You aren’t alone. In fact, there’s actually a term for this: oral allergy syndrome (OAS).
Normalizing the Microbiome in C-Section Delivered Babies
In this small but important study, C-section babies were swabbed with mother’s vaginal fluids at birth. Those babies swabbed demonstrated greater similarity to vaginal-delivered babies.
Poor Sleep: A Contributor to Obesity, Heart Disease & Depression
Sleep. We all need it. But according to the National Sleep Foundation, 35% of Americans regularly report they don’t get a good night’s sleep. NSP reported that as many as 60% of people report having trouble sleeping a few nights…
Coastal Carrot “Fettuccine” with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Pumpkin Seeds from Amie Valpone
In this dish, the “fettuccine” is actually made from carrots shredded into ribbons with a vegetable peeler.
Kids’ Nutrition and Natural ADHD Strategies
Dianne Rishikof, RD, LDN, and Integrative and Functional Nutritionist talks with us about how to raise healthy kids using a foundation of sound nutrition. We love Dianne’s practical approach to working with families—really helping them navigate some of the potential…
