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Common Probiotic Myths

Common Probiotic Myths

We all now know that using probiotics is a good idea. The health of the gut reflects the health of nearly every other system in the body. However, not all probiotics are created equal. If you use probiotics, then chances are you’ve heard some of these common probiotic...
5 Ways to Avoid Holiday Weight Gain

5 Ways to Avoid Holiday Weight Gain

Holiday Weight Gain Is Not Inevitable It is officially Pig-Out Season, the time of year when all efforts to maintain your healthy diet go out the window. I understand the mentality of letting it all go and giving into the enjoyment of the occasion. Holiday foods are...
You Can Prevent and Reverse Cognitive Decline

You Can Prevent and Reverse Cognitive Decline

Can You Prevent and Reverse Cognitive Decline? I have spent the past several months getting my certificate in functional medicine for treating and even reversing cognitive decline. You read that right. Alzheimer’s disease and dementia are reversible. Hundreds, if not...
Preparing for Flu Season

Preparing for Flu Season

Ready for Flu Season? It is flu season! Every one of my patients, colleagues, friends, and acquaintances, asks me about getting the flu shot, and for good cause: getting the flu is flat-out awful. Every year, I wonder if choosing not to get vaccinated is the right...
Altitude Adjustment

Altitude Adjustment

Altitude Sickness Visitors to our lovely mountains often struggle to adjust to the lower air pressure and lower oxygen levels. Altitude sickness is very real and can make the first few days of a visit quite uncomfortable. Altitude sickness is caused by the inability...