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The Scoop on Vitamin K

Oct 24, 2018

Like most supplements, not all are created equally. When looking closer at vitamin K, that holds true. There is no official recommended daily intake of vitamin K for a healthy person, but we do require it and likely somewhere between 100µm to 200µg per day is a good target to aim for.

Gut Health & The GI-MAP

Sep 26, 2018

Gut health is foundational. When things are not functioning optimally, we as doctors depend on labs to provide us with information we depend on to resolve this dis-ease. I’ve been excited about a new-to-me lab – the Gastrointestinal Microbial Assay Plus (GI-MAP) by...

Breast Cancer- Feel your boobies: Save your life.

May 10, 2018

CANCER. There is hardly another word that evokes such powerful emotions. Breast cancer is the most frequently diagnosed cancer in women in the United States and the second leading cause of death. Many factors contribute to a person developing cancer. Just by being a...

Meditation…Why Bother?

Feb 13, 2018

We’ve all heard it’s good to take time to meditate. But what are the benefits, really? Here’s 5 reasons why it’s worth your time and effort: IT REDUCES STRESS – With all the studies showing the ill effects stress has on our bodies, (headaches, upset stomach,...

How to Interpret Those Food Product Labels

Feb 8, 2018

How often are you at the grocery store reading labels and wondering what they really mean? What do you look for in a label? Does your shopping reflect an interest in your health and well-being as well as that of the foods you eat? Here’s how you can interpret...

The CDC Says This Season’s Flu Vaccine Won’t Work. Now What?

Feb 7, 2016

The Center for Disease Control and Prevention recently announced that this year’s flu vaccine is not effective against the current flu strain. While this may be cause for alarm for some as we approach the peak of flu season, I am confident using other flu prevention...

Simple Non-Surgical Solutions for Bunion Relief

Feb 7, 2016

Bunions are a common problem that can have a significant effect on daily life. A progressive disorder, bunions are most commonly the result of poorly fitting shoes causing a chronic misalignment of the great toe, or big toe, and first metatarsal joint. When the great...

Flu Season is Right Around the Corner. Are You Ready?

Feb 7, 2016

Autumn is upon us, along with football season, blessedly cooler temperatures, and the inevitable return of flu season. Although the exact reason for the seasonal nature of influenza is unknown, we do observe a tenfold increase in cases of influenza during this time....

Tips For Selecting A Sunscreen That is Right For You

Feb 7, 2016

Rarely was there a summer day growing up when I would leave the house without putting on sunscreen. We have been appropriately scared by the risk of developing skin cancer that not putting sunscreen on is now as outrageous as littering. Skin cancer is the most common...

5 Kid Focused Healthy Holiday Tips

Feb 7, 2016

Holiday season is a time for families to come together and celebrate. These celebrations typically include special gatherings, recipes, and foods. Almost every parent observes changes in their kids’ behavior resulting from eating holiday foods loaded with sugar,...

10 Signs Your Child Has a Food Sensitivity

Feb 7, 2016

If your child has a food allergy, chances are you already know about it – hives after eating strawberries or difficulty breathing around peanuts. These types of reactions tend to be easier to determine because of the immediate immune system response. They are called...

How to Boost Your Self-Esteem

Feb 7, 2016

Did you know that your self-esteem affects your interactions with everyone in your life? Your self-esteem refers to how well you think of yourself and value yourself, and the power you allow yourself to have. It’s your reputation with yourself. Everything you think...

Ideas for Raising Children with Healthy Habits

Feb 7, 2016

Summer is right around the corner and for many kids this means freedom. We can’t protect children from everything, nor is it a good idea to – lessons from getting hurt or failing can be vital to character development. But if we want children to have the best chance of...

What’s the deal with all of these food sensitivity tests?

Feb 7, 2016

In the era of stressed importance on fitness and nutrition, people are taking notice of how various foods make them feel. We’ve heard it more and more when out to eat – “I have a food allergy” or “I have a food sensitivity,” but what’s...

Let the Sun Shine! Why we need Vitamin D

Feb 6, 2016

Living in one of the sunniest places in the world doesn’t protect us from Vitamin D deficiency. As summer comes to the desert we tend to migrate indoors spending as much time as we can away from the scorching sun, meanwhile depriving our bodies of the most important...