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.
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 want to optimize in their lives (e.g., increasing energy levels, relieving digestive distress, losing or…
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.
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 certain diseases, that may be addressed through diet and lifestyle.
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.
Reality TVs Biggest Losers Fail to Maintain Weight Loss. Here’s Why.
Reality TVs Biggest Losers Fail to Maintain Weight Loss. Here’s Why.
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
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, go easy on yourself – there may be a good reason why you caved in, and it has nothing to do with willpower.