It boggles my mind how the dangerous potential side effects of statins are either downplayed, ignored, or out and out denied by many medical professionals.  Worse yet, patients are being told that the symptoms are all in their heads!

One of the questions about Super Shield multi-strain probiotic formula that I get very frequently when I speak at health conferences and in emails is:  "I take medications. Can I still take Super Shield?"  The answer most times is yes--with very few exceptions, probiotics and medications DO mix. As a matter of fact, in many cases, it's very wise to take probiotics while on medications!

At least one in ten of us suffers from a mental health problem, despite the fact that there’s no shortage of antidepressants, tranquilizers and antipsychotic medications out there, and increasing numbers of people are seeking psychotherapy.  So where are we missing the boat?

Research continues to uncover all the growing ways your gut microbiome controls your physical AND mental health.  Here are just a few of the vital roles it plays:

One of the most common questions I get asked as a nutritionist is what I think of a certain popular diet.

Generally speaking, as long as a diet provides proper nutrition and enough calories for your body’s needs, and is centered on real (NOT processed) foods if it’s something that works for you, great.

Now, the latest buzz in the diet world is…

A study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) in June and featured in a recent Good Morning America segment has claimed that Americans are taking too much vitamin D, defined as over 4,000 IU per day.  The study warns that too much vitamin D can lead to health issues like elevated blood calcium levels, calcifications, and kidney stones.