I don’t know about you, but I’ve stopped watching and reading mainstream media news because it disgusts me.  Talk about fear mongering, sensationalism and drama—some of these journalists ought to win Academy Awards instead of a Pulitzer Prize. And the thing is, they will only report what their sponsors allow them to report…so many times a truly imperative issue is slanted or swept under the rug because it would ruffle the wrong feathers and...

I got an email from a reader who wanted me to talk about itchy butt. People feel comfortable discussing the most, um, “private” subjects with me.  Hey, I’m happy to help, so for all of you that frequently get the urge to scratch where the sun don’t shine, I will enlighten you on several possible reasons why your backside is irritating you, and ways you can get relief. Then we’ll also look at other causes...

  I don’t think I’ll be shocking you today by saying that probiotics help prevent gas, bloating and constipation—that’s a pretty well-known fact at this point. You probably also know that they support your immune system and can help ease asthma and allergies.  And if you are a regular reader of mine, I hope you remember that I’ve told you they help with depression, since most of your body’s serotonin is produced in your gut!...

For centuries scientists have been perplexed by what appeared to be a direct connection between the gut and the brain. It doesn’t take much to see this in action and realize there must be some relationship between the two. All you need to do is experience butterflies in your stomach when you’re nervous or rocket to the bathroom with diarrhea when you’re upset to know there’s a definite link. Here’s a little history of what...

I must admit that sometimes my profession can be entertaining. For example, when I ask a new client, “How’s your diet?” I’m either going to get the doe in the headlights look, or they’ll look down at the floor, or they’ll say something like, “Um, well, not bad.” When I hear that, I know it’s bad! Now, typically when people come to me to improve their health, they want an answer to the magic question: ...

  Your body usually gives you obvious signs to tell you what it needs. For example, when your body needs nutrients, you feel hunger. When it needs sleep, you feel tired. When you need to have a BM, well, you get the urge to go. But one area where your body is more vague in communicating its needs is with WATER. Specifically, dehydration. Here’s the scoop on this often overlooked but amazingly common health issue,...