What are Bioidentical Hormones? I hear this term "bioidentical hormones" often from patients and practitioners. What does this term really mean? It used to be just women who considered hormone replacement therapy but now the hormone industry is targeting men by focusing on fatigue, erectile ... [ Read More ]
All You Need To Know About Making Food Flavorful.
Make your food more flavorful. I talk a lot about sugar, so I wanted to share a bit about taste and how our bodies interpret taste. One of the ways you can start making food more appealing is to use more flavors that light up your pallet. Making food flavorful will help you feel more satisfied as ... [ Read More ]
Do you have heartburn or acid reflux?
I’d like to now share with you a bit about digestion and acid reflux (aka heartburn). So many of my patients complain of acid reflux or heartburn. There are a few things I suggest like Swiftwater's therapy that they can try before reaching for that anti-acid medication or a prescription PPI (proton ... [ Read More ]
What makes a meal balanced?
What makes a meal balanced? Good question. There are so many different styles of eating at this point. And that food pyramid with the colors just doesn’t make sense when you’re planning your meal. Also, it’s different for kids. How much of protein, veg, and carbs should we be eating? Consider that a ... [ Read More ]