
Craving carbs? Here’s how to finally stop!
The health issues that my clients discuss with me truly run the gamut, but by far the most common concern I hear is: HOW CAN I STOP CRAVING CARBS?!! Carb cravings are especially challenging this time of year when you are surrounded by Thanksgiving pies, dinner rolls, homemade breads, and Christmas cookies and candy. But never fear! Because you CAN break your carb craving cycle. Here is what you need to know: Know the...

This may be the most overlooked measure of health
There are several key measures or values that indicate things about your health and whether there may be an issue brewing. Anytime you step into a doctor’s office you will see this in action. You will likely have your heart rate and blood pressure measured, your temperature taken, and the most dreaded one of all—stepping on the scale to get your weight. But there is another measure that 99.9 percent of doctors do not...

Don’t be bamboozled by this “healthy” alternative
You’ve probably heard me say this 1,000 times, but I’m going to make it 1,001 times: The farther you venture away from Nature with what you eat, the less nutritious (and more harmful) it is to your body. This is especially true when it comes to a current “fake food” craze that is growing in popularity… The Impossible Burger! Here’s what the Impossible Burger is really all about, and why you shouldn’t get fooled...

Do you sabotage your health like this?
In my professional practice, I’m sometimes entertained by the reactions I get when people consult with me about their health issues and the first question I ask them is, “How’s your diet?” I frequently get the deer-in-the-headlights look, or they look down at the floor. That good, huh? Now, most people know that eating wholesome nutritious foods is important for good health! But the problem is that there are sneaky little excuses that can...

How to stay healthy and happy through the holidays
Thanksgiving is next week, so it’s safe to say the holidays are upon us! And while they should be a festive time, sadly, for many people they are instead filled with sickness or depression (or both). But there are some very good reasons why that happens. First, the holidays bring about stress for a lot of people. Stress can cause a domino effect of physical and mental issues which can quickly turn a joyous...

Are you doomed by your family history?
Modern medicine has historically placed a large emphasis on family history (i.e.: someone’s genes) as a strong predictor of whether or not a person will develop a disease. Think about any time you’ve ever gone to a doctor and had to fill out health history paperwork—they always ask if your grandparents, parents or siblings have had cancer, heart disease, diabetes, etc. Well, now evidence is showing that family history is not the be all...