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:
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,…
