Health

Google from a Doctor’s Perspective: Is it a Blessing or a Curse?

When I was a kid, if I’d get sick my mom would take me to the doctor. The doctor would do an exam, tell us what’s wrong, and then tell us what to do. I always got better. It was easy. We didn’t question it. Then I grew up and became a doctor. I thought it would […]

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Why Nutritional Supplements Don’t Work

why supplements don't work

Most people I know have, at one time or another, dabbled in the nutritional supplement playground. Information is readily available these days and people love to educate themselves on the benefits of supplements. They are written about in magazine articles, health food stores have entire sections devoted to books on supplements,  there’s Google, oh and this is […]

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Not All Detox Programs Are Created Equally

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Detoxing and cleansing are quite the trend these days. Let’s count. . .there’s the juice fast, the raw food cleanse, the lemon juice-cayenne-maple syrup “Master” cleanse, the colon cleanse, liver cleanse, gall bladder flush, the homeopathic detox, the detox-in-a-box, the candida cleanse, the parasite cleanse, the coffee enema, the wheat grass enema, you can go […]

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Chronicle Through My Own 14-Day Detox

I’m feeling pretty excited and optimistic about this cleanse. Although I’ve been detoxing for over 20 years, it’s been a while since I’ve invested in myself and my health this deeply, so I have confidence that the effort will pay off nicely! I’m using this post as a diary of my personal experience on this […]

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I can’t believe I’m admitting this to you

I’m about to let you in on some infrequently shared information. Being that I am a doctor, offering nutritional solutions to physical problems, I have this big reputation to uphold and so it would only be appropriate for me to walk my talk and eat healthy. Except, well. . . I don’t know about you, […]

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Nutritional Supplements: Professional Grade vs Over-the-Counter

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Nutritional Supplements have fascinated me since I was a child. I love the idea of being able to take something natural to assist my body in the healing process. And the technology that’s available now in the nutritional supplement world is mind-blowing. Modern medicine will catch up in about 30 years. . .you’ll see. Fortunately, […]

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The Argument Hour

the argument hour

It’s 6:47pm. She walks in the house. Her husband’s first words to her are, “What’s for dinner?” She hasn’t eaten since lunch. She’s exhausted. She had a bad day and then sat in traffic for 45 minutes. And all he says is that he wants her to make dinner? Unbeknownst to her, he forgot his wallet today and […]

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Confessions of a Naturopath

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na·tur·op·a·thy [ney-chuh-rop-uh-thee, nach-uh-]  noun a system or method of treating the body that employs no surgery or synthetic drugs but uses diet, herbs, vitamins, natural and non-toxic therapies to assist the natural healing process. Well there you have it. That’s pretty much what I do in practice. But what do I do when I’m at […]

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Nutritional Suggestions for Dealing with Depression and Anxiety

let food be your medicine

Chances are, you know someone who is, was, or will be depressed and/or anxious, quite possibly to the point that it considerably affects their quality of life. Since May is Mental Health Month, and the theme this year happens to be Mind Your Health, I thought I’d shed some light on what you can do […]

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What’s the Deal with Coconut Water?

Fresh coconut water, straight out of the coconut, has got to be one of my favorite beverages of all time. I’ve been drinking it for about 8 years now, but I’ve definitely noticed a recent rise in interest, especially among the raw and paleo diet crowds. So what’s the deal? First of all. . .the […]

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