If you have irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), you’ve got a lot of company. It’s estimated that up to 15% of Americans experience this issue. Because it’s one of the most common reasons people visit a primary care physician — it…
Smart sounds good, doesn’t it? We have smartphones that rarely leave our hands and smart meters on our homes sending data to our utility companies. We have smart speakers that are always listening, which can play music on command or…
Intermittent fasting, an ancient practice, has become a trending topic. I’ll tell you what it is and why it’s so popular. Hint: A number of recent studies show that fasting can have a beneficial effect on weight, glucose regulation, body…
Goals are essential in forming new healthy habits, and without them, it can be challenging to achieve optimal wellness. Knowing what you want to achieve is the first step to making a clear path to your goal. Whether it’s improving…
Thank you for supporting me. Thank you for being in the front lines of taking back control of your health. Thank you for allowing me to be a part of your journey to optimal health. Nothing makes me prouder than…
We live in a “smart” world, where so many things are wireless. From our phones to our computers, and even our electrical meters, the world is truly becoming more and more connected. While this has many benefits — I can’t…
WiFi, EMF, EMR are all around us and enable us to learn, share, and communicate in ways that were just a dream a short while ago. We all — including me! — use this technology as part of our daily…
Do you think you have small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO)? Or perhaps you’ve been treated for it, or for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and you’re still experiencing symptoms. Diagnosing SIBO can be challenging because its symptoms vary so widely. You…
Winter is coming. Does that make you feel melancholy or blue? It may be a comfort to know you’re not alone. Seasonal affective disorder, or SAD, affects an estimated 10 million Americans. If you’re one of them, I have some…
It seems like a vision of a wonderful future — nearly limitless access to information anytime, anywhere. Today, the average adult consumes five times more information each day than people did 50 years ago. That explosion in information, or transfer…
The holiday season is a time of celebrations and giving. It’s festive, bright, and joyful, yet for some people, this season has also been known to bring on the blues. The days are shorter, time and money can be tight,…
Probiotics can support your health in so many areas, from heart health to mental health, allergies, and eczema. However, there is a wealth of probiotic benefits for women. From vaginal health to weight management and healthy bowel function, probiotics are…
I know from my own personal experience, as well as from working with thousands of patients in my functional medicine clinic, that there are natural steps you can take to balance your hormones. This is particularly true when stress is…
If the old adage, “You are what you eat!” is true, then you should definitely eat plenty of protein. Protein is quite literally what your body is primarily made of, and it’s what enables your body to perform a vast…
The holiday season is fast approaching and I’m starting to plan this year’s celebrations with my family. I love this time of year! It can be so hectic, yet it’s filled with excitement. Like many of you, I look forward…
Stress isn’t just a feeling, it’s a physical response that can lead to widespread hormonal imbalance in your body. Balancing all your hormones is integral to your health, and fortunately, there are natural ways to do this. Estroprotect is the…
You may have heard of Candida. You also may have heard it can “overgrow” in your body, causing a wide range of symptoms from brain fog, to nail fungus, itchy skin conditions, athlete’s foot, and even the dreaded vaginal yeast…
Did you forget where you put your keys? Do you walk into a room and don’t remember why you went there? Does it seem you just don’t have the energy to focus on anything anymore? It happens to all of…
You probably have fond memories of dipping cookies into a glass of milk, sipping a cup of creamy hot chocolate after sledding, or ending your day with a glass of warm milk before bed. However, those of you who are…
Collagen is advertised as a secret weapon that’s essential for youthful skin, voluminous hair, and strong nails. Yet it’s important for far more than your appearance. Your entire body is held together by this vital protein. It impacts bone and…