“Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food” ~Hippocrates. If a person comes to me asking for help with their health, but they are not willing to look at their diet, I know there isn’t much I can … Continue reading
Category Archives: Nutrition
Don’t Avoid Fats – Eating Fat can be Healthy
Fats are a key nutritional element of all diets. While many years have been spent demonizing all fats, new research is now showing that some fats are not only healthy, they are essential. Since some fats are healthy and some … Continue reading
Blood Sugar and Insulin 101
Why do we get fat? What causes diabetes? Why do I get sleepy and crave sugar in the afternoon? It all has to do with blood sugar and insulin. The regulation of blood sugar and insulin are critical in weight … Continue reading
The Therapeutic Order
This is a fundamental approach that Naturopathic Doctors use. The goal is to build from the bottom up, creating a solid foundation from which to support your health and healing. Every person is different, so this is a framework, more … Continue reading
Foundations of Health: Food
“Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food” ~Hippocrates When a patient comes to me asking for help with their symptoms, but they are not willing to look at their diet, I know there is only a limited … Continue reading
What Vitamins Should I Take?
People often ask me this question. And it is a fair question to ask. We all are familiar with the myriad of reports, research, news and commentary that comes out about vitamins. “Take this!” “Don’t take that!” Unfortunately for most … Continue reading
All About Bone Broth
Bone broth is a wonderful medicinal food. It is rich source minerals, proteins and healthy fats. Also it is easily digestible, so it gives your body what it needs with out requiring additional energy to extract the nutrients. This makes … Continue reading