Our diet has a profound impact on our mental health, and a plant-based diet filled with whole, nutritious foods can contribute to a calm mind, reduced stress, and balanced energy...
Recently, I have had several patients in my office who have been on inappropriate blood pressure medications for different reasons. Alex was given medication which didn’t seem to be working....
There are two lists of risk factors for heart disease. One is the “traditional list” and the other is the "scientific list.” The Traditional List The traditional list [1] comes...
Eating healthily doesn't mean sacrificing flavor or your favorite meals. With a mindful approach to cooking, you can create delicious, heart-healthy dishes that your whole family will love. By implementing...
Everything you ever wanted to know about fat – and more! What is the difference between oils, fats, and lipids? Fat = oil = lipid “Lipid” is the general term...
You’ve heard the hype – probably all your life. “Fat is bad for you.” Over the last six decades, the war on fat has been waged using people as the...
Shrimp may be small in size but make no mistake; they are big in nutrient density! An extremely versatile food, shrimp is widely available year round, fresh or frozen, which...
Yesterday I went to visit a friend of mine. But at the house his wife warned me that he was doing a “liver flush” and didn’t want to be disturbed....
Taking omega-3 supplements can help reduce inflammation in your body. Mostly comprised of fish oils, the important components of omega-3 supplements are EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) and...
Natural, safe and effective alternatives to the toxic conventional medicine Being diagnosed with any disease is devastating. It can dash dreams, rob you of your joy and leave you in...
Foods to fuel your brain, increase your mental performance and sharpen your memory Although each of us is a person made of parts, there is a single part of our body that defines...
Marilyn had asthma since she was a young adult. There seemed to be no pattern to her attacks – sometimes it would happen frequently, and other times she would go...