Blood Sugar Hacks
As a naturopathic doctor, I often see patients who don’t realize that their daily ups and downs in energy, mood, and cravings are rooted in something deceptively simple, blood sugar instability. You don’t need to have diabetes for your blood glucose levels to impact how you feel. In fact, even subtle fluctuations, common in people […]
Menopausal Weight Gain
In my practice as a naturopathic physician, I often see women in their 40s and 50s who are doing everything right—eating well, staying active—yet still struggling with unwanted weight gain and declining energy. What they’re experiencing isn’t a failure of willpower. It’s a reflection of the profound hormonal changes that accompany perimenopause and menopause, changes […]
Protein Power: Your Ally in Aging Gracefully and Staying Strong
When it comes to healthy aging, protein is like the unsung hero of nutrition—always there, quietly working behind the scenes to keep your muscles strong, your brain sharp, and your body resilient. But how much protein do you really need, and is it possible to have too much of a good thing? As a naturopathic […]
Eat for Life: Time Restricted Eating
What if there was one simple lifestyle change that could increase your lifespan? Researchers who study the science of longevity and disease prevention have found that there is indeed one simple lifestyle pattern that can decrease the risk of cancer, heart disease, obesity, diabetes and more: don’t eat at night. It turns out that our […]
Why am I so tired? Thyroid Issue May be the Cause
Every week people arrive at my clinic wondering if their thyroid is okay. They’ve often had their conventional doctor check their thyroid, and are told that everything is fine. However, they aren’t convinced. They feel tired, cold, achy, and gain weight easily. They have headaches, depression or constipation, all symptoms that may reflect low thyroid […]
5 Strategies for Successful Weight Loss
If you have decided that it is time to get healthy, fit and lose weight, you will need a plan of action to turn your resolutions into reality. Too often, weight loss goals turn into a familiar roller-coaster of short term success and eventual rebound. Now is the time to get crystal clear on your […]
Mitochondrial Function Key to Health
Have you ever wondered why the body ages or why you seem to have less energy as you age? It turns out the answer lies deep within the cells in a tiny organelle called the mitochondria. They are the energy producers of the body. They turn our food into the fundamental fuel that drives cellular […]
Eight Important Lab Tests You Should Know About
Many of us go to the doctor and just get the basic blood work they recommend. We may or may not hear back from the doctor regarding the results. I recommend that patients take a more active role in their health by learning about blood tests and getting copies of their results. (Locally, Lifelabs offers […]
Help with Cravings and Stubborn Weight
We all have trillions of bacteria, yeasts and fungi in our bodies, particularly in our intestines. The mix of these microbes makes up our microbiome. New research shows that this microbiome may have more to do with your weight than what you eat. Farmers around the world have long known that feeding antibiotics to chicken […]
How Carbs Can Trigger Food Cravings
Are all calories created equal? A new study suggests that in at least one important way, they may not be. The New York Times reported on research showing that sugary foods and drinks, bread, and other processed carbohydrates that are known to cause abrupt spikes and falls in blood sugar appear to stimulate parts of […]