There’s something in the air… “This isn’t going to be an ordinary Wednesday,” I thought to myself last week, rushing through a quick shower and shave, trying not to slice and dice my upper lip. I could feel it in my bones. Out the door I go as I speed over to oneRead more about A case of foam eating.[…]
This is the 4th iteration of the long overdue. “I’m eating healthy and feeling like lousy. Why!?” I’m doing everything right! You’re eating healthy and feeling like lousy. What’s up with this! You start your day with your bone broth protein shake. You’re having canned wild caught sardines or salmon and a massive salad forRead more about Eating healthy and feeling lousy? IV[…]
Are you tired of being tired? You ask yourself “Why have I been dragging my feet on a daily basis?” It certainly doesn’t help that it’s Monday, right? You smack your alarm clock and roll out of bed, unready to take on the day. “Why is it so chilly?” You check your thermostat, setRead more about What the Fe? The skinny on iron.[…]
Many of us have epic tales of our battles in the arena of medicine. Working with different doctors trying to solve the enigmas that are our chronic health issues. Or maybe you’ve been convinced by different sources that doctors are simply cogs in the wheel of a greater machine and aren’t really interested inRead more about Western medicine. Don’t toss out baby with the bath water.[…]
Ever wonder what botanical medicines are worth having in your medicine cabinet? Guillermo Ruiz, Tiffany Turner and myself teamed up in order to provide you with an answer. As future naturopathic physicians, we strongly believe in an evidence based approach to your health and wellness. We spent hundreds of hours putting this eBook together.Read more about A Robust Medicine Cabinet![…]
What is dietary zealotry? Zealotry is when someone takes a belief too far. So far that they refuse to tolerate other perspectives. Insert the word “dietary” in front of it, and you can likely figure out the rest. I would expand our explanation here to include when adherents think their dietary approachRead more about A Little Story about POTS and Dietary Zealotry[…]
Just wanted to share an interaction I had this morning with a patient. Introducing “The Lotus” I’ll refer to him as “Lotus” because we were goofing around on google during his IV Vitamin C treatment and we found out that his name translated to “Lotus” in a certain language. Lotus isRead more about Like The Lotus, You Decide[…]
Vitamin D supplements might not be doing what you think for your cardiovascular health! In fact, claims of change in certain cardiovascular risk factors derived from Vitamin D itself that you produce endogenously are likely overstated. A study just published in this month’s edition of the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition looked at how correcting VitaminRead more about Vitamin D supplements: What you miss out on![…]
It’s that time again! Jane is off to her primary care provider for a regular checkup. “Good to see you again, Jane.” “Hi doc!” “Everything looked good on your labs… except…” “Except what?” “Your liver enzymes are up again.” “Again?” “Yeah, you didn’t forget did you? The last test we ran showed this.” “Really?” “Yes.Read more about When Exercise Misleads Your Doctor![…]
It’s noon at the office. You stand up after 30 minutes of shooting rubber bands at the ceiling. Your stomach rumbles violently. “I haven’t eaten since 8 this morning. I’m starving!” You shoot over to the break room for your keto donuts and run into a co worker you haven’t seenRead more about The Benefits of Fasting… without Fasting?[…]