Despite the mis-information and misunderstandings that are present regarding cholesterol, the reality is that every cell of your body is comprised of cholesterol. And what is it doing there? Does cholesterol exist in your cells so that it can kill you? Far from it. In fact cholesterol is a primary constituent that provides cell membranes
Adrenal fatigue has become somewhat of an umbrella term in functional medicine. On the surface, it isn’t quite clear what is meant by adrenal fatigue. We can say that dysfunction of the adrenal glands and/or deficiencies or excesses of certain adrenal hormones is a real situation, which can lead to various symptoms. But in order
Recently I’ve been working very closely with a Type II Diabetic. I have recommended that she monitor her glucose levels with a glucose meter at various intervals throughout the day, as well as complete a daily food diary each day. Five days ago, before implementing our new strategy, her early morning blood sugar was 209. Today her
I cannot emphasize how important and valuable a daily food diary is for listening to your body. I have witnessed how my clients that maintain a regular food diary make enormous strides in their health. When I assess a person’s Metabolic Type, I find that a daily food diary provides me with some of the most
As a modernized civilization we have become oblivious with how to care for ourselves, with how to nourish ourselves properly, with how to treat our health and disease. We have placed the responsibility of our health on corporations and doctors created and run by corporations. This must change if we as a species are going
One of the most powerful things that I teach people when I work with them nutritionally, is to listen to your body. This fundamental yet forgotten and overlooked experience is so valuable, that without it, many people become lost. It is easy to become lost in the big bad jungle of nutrition. After all there
Food can either be the most powerful medicine on the planet or a vicious poison. Food has the ability to heal or to harm. You can eat the highest quality organic food possible and it does not matter if you are intolerant, reactive or sensitive to those foods. If your body reacts to a certain
Most people are unaware of the potential healing capabilities of raw dairy foods. Raw dairy from grass fed cows is a completely different food than pasteurized dairy, which has been significantly damaged and denatured. One of the most powerful healing raw dairy foods is colostrum. Colostrum has a long history of potent-immune supporting properties. Colostrum
Municipal tap water tends to be loaded with toxic particulate. This can range from heavy metals like lead and mercury to volatile chemicals such as sodium fluoride, bromine and chlorine. Recently I detected significant amounts of copper in my water. Copper being a nutritive mineral has no place in water, as industrial sources of copper
Have you noticed that I’ve been going bonkers with posts regarding digestive function over the past 2-3 weeks? Can you guess why? The reason is that all health begins in your gut, all disease involves gut function, and your health will make huge strides when you improve upon gut function. Some people have so many