7 Reasons to Avoid Pumpkin Spice Lattes this Fall
Avoid the 7 nasty ingredients in pumpkin spice lattes
The Best Way to Maximize Quality Sleep
Not only is sleep a wonderful thing, it’s essential for our bodies and minds. Yet a restful night is not always easy to achieve. In fact, one in three American doesn’t get enough sleep. Poor sleep was one of the…
How to Boost Your Brainpower and Memory
Did you forget where you put your keys? Have you recently walked into a room and realized you have no idea why you went there in the first place? Does it seem like you can’t stay focused long enough to…
Mycotoxin Poisoning: Symptoms and Solutions for Toxic Mold
You’re doing everything right — eating an optimal diet, managing stress, exercising, and getting plenty of sleep — yet you are STILL struggling with chronic health issues. You’ve gone from doctor to doctor yet no one can explain the root…
Farm-Raised Fish vs. Wild-Caught Fish: Which Is Best?
Heart-healthy seafood such as salmon, cod, and trout are always great choices, yet they’re particularly appealing in summertime. High-quality fatty fish are an excellent source of many dietary nutrients your body needs to function optimally, including Omega-3 fatty acids, protein,…
Vitamin C for an AIP Diet: Which Foods Are Best?
Now, more than ever, it’s critical to support your immune system with the nutrients it needs. And vitamin C tops the list of what you require EVERY DAY for optimal health. It not only supports your immune system, it also…
Bone Broth Collagen: A Delicious Way to Support Your Health
I love bone broth! In fact, it’s so good for pretty much every body part that I drink at least a cup each day — sometimes two! However, it’s so time-consuming to make bone broth from scratch that creating a…
COVID-19 and Autoimmunity: What You Need to Know
We know that people over the age of 60 and those with “compromised” immune systems have an increased risk of complications if exposed to the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes COVID-19. While everyone should remain vigilant to prevent the spread of…
Does Recycling Improve Your Health?
The fact that our daily activities create A LOT of trash that is very damaging to our planet and our bodies has been a concern of mine for a long time. In fact, when I was a senior in college…
3 Reasons to Avoid “Healthy” Protein Desserts
Your body needs protein, yet it often craves sugar. Sometimes simply hearing the word “dessert” is enough to fuel the desire for something sweet. That’s why these new, protein desserts that are high in this essential nutrient seem like such…
The Sleep Apnea Spectrum and What You Can Do About It
It’s estimated that 18 million people — mostly men — are affected by sleep apnea. Many people associate sleep apnea with obesity, age, and poor habits including smoking and overindulgence in alcohol. All of these may be true, however, there…
The Best Way to Support Your Immune Response
From worsening cold and flu seasons to the rise of global health threats, the uncontrolled spread of illness is at the top of everyone’s mind right now. That’s why I developed ImmuneSynergy™. As a functional medicine practitioner and a medical…
The Ultimate, Adaptogenic Stress and Relaxation Support
I can’t remember a more stressful, anxious time! We are connected to our phones and email all day, and struggle to find work-life balance. Combine that with a global pandemic, social distancing, and the typical pressures of family life, and…
The Best CBD Supplement Isn’t CBD
This is a great time for functional medicine. There’s so much research emerging on how the different systems in your body are connected, lending even more proof that the whole-body functional medicine approach to health is truly the best option. …
Why Fake Meat Is a Problem, Not a Solution
Food that is great-tasting, nutrient-dense, and satisfying is an important part of a healthy lifestyle. Recently, however, new alternatives to animal protein are making a big splash on the market, these include vegetarian and vegan meat substitutes, AKA fake meat. …
Why Take The Myers Way® Multivitamin
I recommend virtually EVERYONE take a high-quality multivitamin. It’s absolutely critical to get the full spectrum of nutrients that your body requires. To ensure that you get everything you need for optimal health, I have specially formulated my own complete…
Beef & Greenhouse Gases: Is There Cause for Concern?
I’m a huge advocate of including pasture-raised beef, poultry, and other organic meats in your diet. They are a fantastic source of vitamins and minerals including B12 and iron. Yet there’s a big debate on whether ranching is worse for…
The Best Curcumin Supplement: Liposomal Curcumin
Do you know the difference between turmeric and curcumin? Turmeric is a root, or rhizome, native to India. It’s very similar to ginger, with a more pungent flavor. It has bright, reddish-orange flesh. Most of us here in the West…
What Causes Bloating and What Can I Do About It?
Stomach bloat and gas happen to all of us from time to time, however if it happens consistently, then you have a problem. As a functional medicine doctor, I know that to really resolve any issue, you need to find…
Everything You Need to Know About Fats
There’s still a lot of confusion out there about whether fat is friend or foe. For years the food industry pushed low-fat products on us, and many of us believed that a low-fat diet was the path to optimal health. …
