Constipation, nobody wants to talk about their bowel habits, that’s why today I’m sharing 8 home remedies for constipation. By constipated, I mean not having a bowel movement at least every 48 hours. I have had so many patients over the years show up and tell me their digestion is great and then when I […]
Today we are talking about different types of food additives. Given the amount of processed food lining the shelves of grocery stores, this is no small topic. I don’t think we need to know every additive in foods, but I do think there are some additives that you definitely want to pass on because the risk is greater than the reward of a highly palatable, […]
Splenda also known as sucralose is genotoxic or a gene toxin. But I could walk into Costco, Krogers, Safeway, Wal-Mart and pull a bag off the shelf from the edible food isle. If you are a Splenda consumer you may be saying “but is it really that bad”? I mean the FDA approved it and “health” influencers […]
Are microplastics in your coffee cup? Coffee cup liners are a huge, overlooked contributor to microplastic accumulation. In fact, drinking a single cup of hot coffee could send trillions of plastic nano particles into your body. Research recently demonstrated that by the time a person has downed 13 paper cups of hot coffee or tea, they […]
If you have been around the paleo community or keto community for the last 20 years, you have probably been schooled on the horror of consuming phytic acid-rich foods. What is phytic acid anyways? Phytic acid is essentially the storage form of phosphorus in the plant. Phytic acid is found in abundance in grains, seeds, […]
Is it possible to stop a cold before it starts? Yes! Here are my DIY home remedies and supplement recommendations for preventing a cold before it takes hold. Preventive measures At the first signs of sickness Supplies: 1 pair of cotton socks1 pair of thick wool socks2 sets of sweats or pajamas Directions:1. Soak a pair of […]
Are you popping Tylenol or other acetaminophen-containing medications like candy? Many people don’t realize how strong acetaminophen is and the risk for side effects that come with it. The western world has trained us to avoid pain and even potential pain at any cost. However, acetaminophen is hard to avoid even if you wanted to, […]
There’s been so much discussion lately about NAC that I thought it was worth highlighting the benefits of the supplement NAC. This simple amino acid has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antibacterial, antiviral, and anti-cancer properties. NAC supports glutathione production If you have been around the health accumulation camp, then you’ve probably come across N-acetyl Cysteine also more […]
Plastics have an especially detrimental effect on our hormonal system or endocrine system. They disrupt the metabolism of hormone-mimicking estrogens causing excess and an imbalance of estrogen activity. How plastics disrupt hormone balance and how it may manifest If you are a man and your libido is shot, motivation is lost and you feel like […]
You will likely not know you have fatty liver unless you have had blood tests or imaging done, this is why fatty liver disease is dangerous. I know this because I see patients all of the time with fatty liver disease who don’t take it seriously when I recommend they kick the soda pop, refined flours, […]
