Low B12 symptoms can be mistaken for other health issues, that’s why it’s important to assess B12 levels and learn how to properly address a deficiency. As always, I am a practicing physician in Washington state but more than likely I am not your physician so please do not take this as medical advice as […]
Category: Eating Habits
Top 4 Supplements To Take Daily
As a practicing naturopathic doctor, I have found 4 supplements to be of high value for maximizing life performance. When it comes to supplemental nutrition, whether that is herbs, vitamins, minerals, amino acids or other natural born agents, it is important to recognize that what transforms one person’s life may not have the same effect […]
3 Nutritionally Balanced Meals | What I Eat In A Day
Is there such a thing as nutritionally balanced meals and if so, what does that look like? The way we’re going to ensure our meals are balanced, is to eat real food for each meal. According to the American Nutrition and Dietetic Association, a balanced meal looks like this: 1/2 of your plate is vegetables […]
Chronic Constipation | How to get things moving when you’re constipated
When it comes to chronic constipation, supporting bile acid metabolism, hydrochloric acid production, the migrating motor complex, peristaltic movements, and our daily psychology are all necessary components. Nobody wants to be backed up, that’s why I put together some high value questions to ask ourselves so we can say goodbye to chronic constipation. This is […]
The Dangers of Bioengineered Food Ingredients
Have you taken a magnifying glass to your labels lately? Sadly on most packaged foods in 6-8 font type, you’ll see bioengineered food ingredients. Bioengineered food contains modified genetic material. This modification is not otherwise obtainable through traditional crossbreeding or found in nature. The only way it is accomplished is outside of natural life processes. […]
20 Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar
How many times have you heard about some miracle cure ingredient or food item that seems to help every disease state known to man? While most of these supposed “miracle products” are nothing more than good marketing, there are a few tried and true products that have proven themselves to be effective in catapulting our […]
What to eat before and after workouts to build muscle
Fitness gains don’t just come from what we do in the gym, but what we eat before and after workouts. Pre and post workout nutrition will help us maximize the 20, 30, 60 minutes we spend training our body in the gym. I interviewed the fittest 50 year old woman on the planet a few […]
Best Foods for Detoxifying Your Body
What are the best foods for detoxifying your body? It’s possible to detoxify in a healthy way by incorporating certain foods into your food routine that cleanse the body from toxic agents. When it comes to detoxification, we are looking for consistent inputs that will keep us ahead of the toxic world we reside in. […]
6 Ingredients To Avoid In Supplements
Like anything else that matters to you, it is invaluable to educate yourself on what ingredients to avoid before buying supplements. Ask yourself what does Rite Aid, Walgreens, Safeway, Costco, Amazon or even your friend know about supplemental nutrition? Are they invested in your health success? Here’s a list of ingredients to avoid in supplements, […]
5 Daily Habits to Improve Your Life
Our daily habits have a profound compound effect in our lives. The question is, are they bringing you closer to health accumulation or taking you further away? I recommend evaluating the daily five – coffee, water, exercise, protein, and screen time. 1. Coffee Consumption Most of us drink coffee on a daily basis, so we […]
