Keto Drinks: Your Guide to Keto-Friendly Beverages If you’re considering a keto diet you may think it’s extremely difficult maintain. The low-carb, high-fat diet will certainly require a lifestyle change, but it may also illuminate hidden sources of carbs in your everyday diet—especially in regards to sugar intake. This is no truer than with…
Our Microbiome We all live with trillions and trillions of different bacteria that help support our health. Our germ phobic world has created less diversity among our bacteria and this has turned up our immune responses. It is futile to sanitize our homes and eliminate bacteria that are living inside of us. I have…
The FDA recently alerted physicians of most specialties of the increasing incidence of a certain lymphoma specific for women with textured type breast implants. This lymphoma termed BIA-ALCL (breast implant associated-anaplastic large cell lymphoma) was originally termed as rare, but seems to be increasing as the duration of these implants increases. Allergan conducted a study…
The importance of sleep Everyone knows how good it feels to have a complete and restful sleep, waking up feeling refreshed and ready to go. Many things can prevent a completely refreshing sleep. The benefits of sleep are well known and include prevention of obesity, depression, anxiety and dementia. Our brain and…
Recently, I became certified in Functional Medicine through the Institute of Functional Medicine (IFMCP). So excited to hold this prestigious title! Certification involved a three year journey with lots of travel, studying and learning to help people overcome disease. I am so grateful to have met so many other motivated providers learning to help…
The cell danger response is meant to help our bodies heal. It is initiated by the cell to protect itself from danger. Chemical signals are released during a threat to turn on the response. Usually, a cellular threat is targeted and creates a series of steps that result in protecting the cell. When the signals…
Learn about cell danger response and the healing process.
Everyone has met someone that “looks so young” for their age. Usually, in my practice, this has everything to do with the amount of antioxidants in their diet and minimizing the exposure to chemicals. Other signs of “chemical overload” consist of fatigue, insomnia, chronic pain, brain fog, headaches, and even issues with food sensitivities. Clean…
Recently I decided to see what all the rage was about! I completed a 6-day keto cleanse and felt great as a result! This type of eating has been promoted for thousands of years to promote longevity and health. Many religious dialects have encouraged fasting for spiritual as well as physical health.
Most people in America are unaware of exactly what GMO’s are and how they affect the plants they inhabit and our health. They have been used in this country for over a decade yet many have not heard of them.