Fungus Among Us October 11, 2011

A perpetual/chronic craving for sugar or simple carbohydrates may be a signal that you are low in serotonin, that blessed neurotransmitter that makes you feel all bubbly inside.

Food Allergy and Disease January 25, 2011

The immune system is actually doing precisely what it was engineered to do. However, this overactive arm of the immune system against food proteins actually makes us more susceptible to cancer. The immunoglobulins that cause the allergic symptoms, actually depress the production of your bodies own immune cancer killers. Most notably, natural killer cells and tumor necrosis factor. What you end up with is an imbalance in the immune system.

Poor People, Wealthy Belly November 7, 2010

Your belly fat is literally (this is by no means figurative) stealing your longevity, your joints, your child’s education, your family vacation, your trip to Disneyland, your ability to procreate (belly fat decreases sperm count), your retirement, someone else’s seat on the airplane, your time with your grandchildren, your sleep, your sex life, and all it gives in return is cushioning.

5 Habits for a Happy Body October 27, 2010

Are you a stagnate pond in need of a plumber or a raging river?
Being average is not good for your health.
Sweat is a beautiful thing and sore muscles are a good reminder that you are still alive.

Cholesterol Madness April 11, 2010

Cholesterol is a necessary commodity for quality and quantity of life.  You will shrivel up and die without adequate levels of  cholesterol.  So, why would Americans spend over $10 BILLION a year on a single drug  (Lipitor) to lower their cholesterol.  The answer is really simple; fear laden marketing has crippled civilians and physicians alike [...]

Fermentation Nation March 30, 2010

Now who doesn’t like a tall glass of kefir or a large bowl of sauerkraut? A lot of people actually. Fermented vegetables, though not currently my favorite form of eating vegetables are still no doubt a great way to enhance digestion and increase immunity. In fact, many non industrialized nations use fermented products as a [...]

The Best Way to Eat March 14, 2010

For the majority of western society, eating has one purpose.  Can you guess what this purpose might be?  I mean, why do you eat?  You probably said, because I am hungry and my body needs nourishment.  Okay, that would be just great if what you are saying actually lined up with your actions.  However, if [...]

Time today or Torture tomorrow February 27, 2010

If you don’t take the time to be well, you will forced to make time to be sick.  Yes, that is a horrible thought but as true as true can be.  Without question the most resounding excuse I hear from patients and presumably healthy people everywhere is that they don’t have the time.  If this [...]

What you Practice you Perfect February 13, 2010

When I was learning to shoot a basketball, I was taught that practice makes perfect.  This is quite true.  However, that mantra was useless if I never actually went out and practiced.  Why? Because what you practice you perfect! We as Americans do many things well and one area in particular that we have become the [...]

Soda Pop Update January 12, 2010

You could very likely be getting more than you ordered when you fill up that glass of soda pop.  In fact, you may be getting fecal matter.  No joke! Nearly half of the 90 beverages from soda fountain machines in one area in Virginia tested positive for coliform bacteria — which could indicate possible fecal [...]