We have been waiting long enough and finally it is time for the spring greens! If there was a time to get your fresh greens on, it is now. Ready for the picking is arugula, spinach, chard, collard greens, kale, radicchio and lettuce greens. Mixing up your greens can give you plenty of variety and […]
Eat Seasonably: January Resolution Edition
It’s a brand new year. What better time to change your diet habits than now! Commit to treating yourself to high quality food that will nourish your body, increase energy, lessen toxic burden, promote happiness, and possibly even reverse disease. And it’s not just about WHAT you eat. HOW you eat is equally important. Here […]
Sugar: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly – Part 1
Here are some scary facts: In 2012 almost 10% of the US population had diabetes, and that number is growing. Over 35% of the population is classified as pre-diabetic. Diabetes was the 7th leading cause of death in the US in 2010. With these staggering numbers, and the very strong correlation between sugar consumption and […]
Do I have IBS or a Food Intolerance?
In my previous posting, “Do I Have IBS or Poor Digestive Function”, I discussed that the vast majority of my IBS patients do have something that we can identify and treat, leading to more control over digestive symptoms and better quality of life. IBS is not something you need to simply “learn to live with.” […]
Do I Have IBS or Poor Digestive Function?
The label of Irritable Bowel Syndrome is very common but does little in the way of helping patients identify triggers for their symptoms. IBS is used to describe symptoms as varied as abdominal pain, gas, bloating, diarrhea and constipation. What saddens me as a physician is that so many of my patients come to me […]
