I used to do karate with a guy whose farts were so putrid that they were more deadly than any punch or kick he could throw.    I remember dreading when I would be matched with him in sparring, just waiting for the stench to permeate my nostrils.  Sure, I could block his punches and kicks, but nothing could stop that hideous odor.  And you certainly didn’t want to be near him when we did...

  That question probably grabbed your attention.  What do you think is the best medicine of all?  Many people would say antibiotics.  It’s true that they’ve helped to kill dangerous bacterial infections, but they have also destroyed our gut microbiomes (making us more susceptible to illness) and spurred the development of “Superbugs” that resist even our strongest drugs and can be life-threatening.  Others may say proton pump inhibitors (PPIs).   These drugs “work” by shutting down...

  Although the mainstream medical community is progressing toward acknowledging the importance of your gut in overall health, some of them still have a way to go.    I was recently asked by a doctor if I thought it was important for her to take probiotics after finishing a course of “triple therapy” for ulcers—which consists of two antibiotics and an antacid.   As tempted as I was to say, “Duh,” I responded respectfully and said yes,...

  Today’s headline might have grabbed your attention, and you may be wondering what could I be talking about?  Well, what I’d like impress upon you is the fact that, no matter what health or life challenges you may be facing, you’re not alone in your struggle.  Far from it.  I’ve been there too, and maybe I’m there right now with you and you don’t even know it.  We all have our personal struggles.    And...

  Tomorrow is February 1st and February is National Heart Health Month!  Now, I think it’s safe to say that most of us don’t want anything bad going on with our ticker and vessels.  But unfortunately, many people have habits that are inviting heart disease to come knocking.  And the thing is, they likely don’t even know it!  Here are six of the most common habits that people have that increase the likelihood of heart...

  I have a confession to make.  I am a people watcher.  Not in a weird, stalking way, but instead I take every opportunity I can get to observe people’s behaviors, especially as they relate to food.  So, as you can guess, when I am at the grocery store, I’m looking in everyone’s carts and observing obvious signs of illness in the shopper.  I have got to tell you, with very few exceptions, when I...