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One Fish, Two Fish… Good Fish, Toxic Fish?
The Center for Disease Control's (CDC) Fourth National Report on Human Exposure to Environmental Chemicals published in 2010 recognized that everyone is carrying toxins in their body -- many of which are quite harmful and have been linked to chronic disease, behavior...
Are you metabolizing your emotions?
Can you remember the last time you got butterflies in your stomach? Maybe it was because you saw someone you loved or maybe you were watching a movie where something terrible was about to happen. Regardless of the trigger, there was a sensation that arose from the...
Are you gaining weight by “going diet”?
America’s obesity rate is escalating at an alarming rate. The market place is abundant in magic pills and diet solutions that guarantee weight loss results, yet the trends suggest they have little to no long-term impact on obesity, diabetes or heart disease. One of...
Low-Fructose Diet Tips
Your doctor or nutritionist may have told you that you are sensitive to fructose. But, what does that mean? Fructose malabsorption is typically more common in those with chronic intestinal disorders such as Crohn’s disease, IBS and functional dysbiosis, but it can...
Is grilling bad for me? What you need to know to stay healthy this summer.
The time of year has come when the patio furniture is finally dusted off and the grill can be wheeled out to it's sweet spot on the deck or patio. The smell of fresh cut grass can be sensed in the air and the wind now blow through a bustle of green leaves and limbs....
A Functional Approach to Treating GERD
GERD, or gastroesophageal reflux disease, is a condition that affects 10-20% of Americans and develops when the reflux of stomach contents causes painful and troublesome symptoms and complications. It is typically characterized by a burning feeling rising from the...