It’s amazing to me how often I identify hypoglycemia in a patient. I see fasting blood glucose readings of 58, 62 or 70 that’s called ‘normal’ on the blood tests. I see non-fasting glucose readings at these levels, which are also called normal. I see a lot of patients on restrictive diets, losing too much […]

Stop cooking with olive oil You may have heard that you should stay away from nut oils, because they bring in omega-6 instead of the more desirable omega-3 fatty acids. Macadamia nut oil is the clear exception to this rule. Extra virgin olive oil is prized because it’s an omega-9 fatty acid. Well, macadamia nut […]

Do you remember when playing in the dirt was the fun and we had less of a focus on ‘anti-bacterial’ products? And, don’t even get me started on ‘hand sanitizer.’ Playing in the dirt might seem like a dirty habit, but it can actually provide some surprising benefits to your health. Studies have shown that […]

When carrots are fermented, what this really means is that the carrots have been preserved by lactic acid fermentation. This process not only gives the carrots a tangy flavor but also enhances their nutritional value. Carrots are known to be a rich source of vitamins and minerals, including vitamin A, potassium, and fiber. However, the […]

Over the last month, we’ve delved deeper into leaky gut. We discussed symptoms and the conditions and diagnosis that leaky gut drives – autoimmune conditions, neurological symptoms and neurological diseases like Parkinson’s. Today we’re going to discuss one of the main drivers for leaky gut (and, a driver that will get in the way of […]

The intestinal barrier is one of the body’s most essential defense barriers. If this barrier breaks down there’s a risk of autoimmunity, loss of oral tolerance (food intolerance and food allergies), and a risk for skin conditions, like eczema and psoriasis. Leaky gut or intestinal permeability, can also impact the brain, triggering neural inflammation, a […]

We all know that worry, nervousness, anxiety and chronic stress can take a toll on our gut. The strong connection between your gut and brain allow near instantaneous bi-directional communication. Stressors can cause disturbances in the brain that can affect and be felt by your gut. Leaky gut means that the cells are no longer […]

Your intestinal barrier is one of your body’s most essential defense barriers. The contents of your GI tract are on the outside of your body. When they are brought across the lining of your GI tract into your cells and blood stream, they are now inside your body. This barrier protects you from the outside […]

If you are struggling with GI symptoms, don’t ignore THE main driver for these symptoms, intestinal permeability. The intestinal barrier is one of the body’s most essential defense barriers. If this barrier breaks down there’s a risk of autoimmunity, loss of oral tolerance (food intolerance and food allergies), and a risk for skin conditions, like […]

Leaky gut is a lead driver of gas and bloating, systemic inflammation, neural inflammation, joint pain and autoimmunity. What is leaky gut? Leaky gut means that the intestinal lining is damaged, inflamed and permeable (or leaky). Intestinal permeability (aka Leaky Gut) allows more debris, toxins and intact particles of food to move across the intestinal […]

Normally, the cells lining your intestinal tract form a strong barrier with tight junctions between the cells. Leaky gut means that the cells are no longer maintaining a fortified barrier. The resulting intestinal permeability allows toxins, debris and undigested food particles to cross into the blood stream, triggering leaky gut symptoms, and intestinal and systemic […]

Did you know that more than 50 million Americans suffer with seasonal allergies each year? This ranks allergies as number 6th among all chronic diseases. For this, over the counter oral and nasal spray anti-histamine is recommended. Unfortunately, histamine issues are not simply relegated to people dealing with seasonal allergies. People dealing with chronic GI […]