When I think of nutrition, it’s in terms of one’s optimal function, as opposed to minimum daily requirements for survival. I think about the interactions between cellular and glandular health, and how these affect a person’s energy, motivation, and everyday performance; in other words, the ability to do the things one wants and needs to accomplish without interference from pain or weakness, including musculoskeletal, emotional, or psychological dysfunction.
Read MoreWhat does Body Composition Mean? Most times when patients go to a doctor, the doctor measures their height and weight. But height and weight alone provide limited information about a person’s health and what they’re made of. For example, a pound of cheese is not the same as a pound of fish. The fats in fish, the Omega 3s we all know and love, are very healthy fats. They’re anti-inflammatory in nature and help support brain function, nerve function, cardiovascular health AND weight loss! The fat in cheese, however, as with other animal fats, is primarily saturated fat. Here’s the breakdown of cheese vs. fish
Read MoreMost people would say “eating too much,” and/or “not exercising,” and although those reasons are contributory to weight gain, they are not the whole story. There are many people who exercise and do not overeat, yet their weight keeps increasing – or they are not losing the way they expect to. So why is this?
Read MoreIf you suffer from chronic sinusitis, you know it can make life very unpleasant – and not only your life, but also that of your spouse or partner. Why? Because you probably snore and are keeping awake, or waking up, your partner throughout the night. This can make for a very grouchy bedfellow. Then there’s the reliance on prescription medications and nasal sprays that, over the long term, stress your liver and do not really solve the underlying problem. In fact over 90% of chronic sinusitis cases are NOT the result of bacterial infections!
Read MoreUnfortunately, many of us are indoctrinated to think that if a drug has FDA approval it must be all right, yet there have been over 200 FDA approved drugs that were later withdrawn after people became very sick or died. Here are a few you might recognize: Accutane, DES, Fen-Phen, Vioxx, Bextra, and Seldane. These caused serious problems ranging from birth defects, to tumors, to heart disease and increased risk of death. It is sadly evident that FDA approval does NOT necessarily mean a drug is safe, and the prevalence of unsafe medications in the marketplace stands in sharp contrast to the sensible adage: “First, do no harm.”
Read More