Category Archives: General Health

Why Essential Fatty Acids Are ESSENTIAL!

Many of my patients often come in complaining of similar symptoms and I would be willing to bet that you or someone you know may suffer from them, too. Let’s take a quick poll to determine whether I’m on to something. Would you check YES to any of the following symptoms? Poor Memory Mood Swings […]

What Does WHO’s Report On Processed Meats Mean For Your Family?!

It appears that the verdict is in. The World Health Organization has just announced today that processed meats including bacon, sausage, and deli meats are known carcinogens. Meaning they cause cancer. They also stated that red meat likely causes cancer, too. What led to this decision? Twenty-two scientists from 10 countries met over a few […]

Is Grass Fed Beef Worth The Hype?!

Cows are meant to eat grass. That is their natural diet. Not corn or grains or soy. And definitely not antibiotics. Just fresh, green grass. Why is this so important? Because when you eat beef, you are essentially consuming whatever the cow ate. You want that to be as rich in nutrients as possible. You […]

What A Functional Medicine Detox Looks Like!

Continuing on with our discussion about detoxes, here is a short clip highlighting what patients can expect from a functional medicine detox. Please keep in mind that everyone is different and can expect to see different results but this is a good indication of what your body will experience. If you have not done so, […]

The Truth Behind Detoxification!

I get a lot of questions on detoxification programs and whether they are helpful. I think it’s important to realize that our bodies are continuously detoxing as a natural function. It is a continuous physiologic process that the body depends on for survival. However, the detox process can become less efficient when the necessary mechanisms […]

What You Need to Know About Your Metabolic System!

Imagine you could know just how well your body worked to create energy? That would be quite valuable information, wouldn’t you agree?! I bet that knowledge alone would kick start you to make changes in your diet and lifestyle accordingly. You know you need to work out and eat healthy. Everyone knows that but abstract […]

Feeling the Burn?! Stop it Now!

One of the most common reasons for seeing a doctor is for complaints relating to the digestive tract.  There are many symptoms that can point to the digestive tract as the potential source of problems.  Various symptoms can range from gas, bloating, pain, burning, and/or uncomfortable fullness after a meal.  The digestive tract MUST function […]

Fighting the Scary Odds of Breast Cancer!

Breast cancer is at highly scary levels in North America yet people that live in Asia have a very low incidence of this disease. However, studies indicate that if an Asian woman moves to North America and adopts the American diet and lifestyle, her risk wil match that of an American woman’s within one generation. Stop and […]

Veggies, Veggies, Veggies!

Wishing everyone a very Happy New Year! It’s a new beginning and now is the time to make those changes you’ve been putting off for way too long. I encourage everyone to live healthier this year – eating right, exercising more, getting enough sleep, and optimizing this life you’ve been blessed with. So for the […]

Winter Season = Cold & Flu Season!

It’s that time of year again. And no, I don’t mean Christmas. I mean that dreaded cold and flu season that is sure to strike someone in your household (if not every single one of you). At the very first hint of a cold or flu onset, I recommend the following supplements: Zinc! This is a […]