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Using Functional Medicine for Health Alchemy
Functional Medicine is one of the pillars of my practice and, these days, it is getting a lot of press. With The Cleveland Clinic and Dr. Mark Hyman opening a burgeoning functional medicine program it is becoming much more mainstream.
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4 Things You Must Know About Adrenal Burnout
Life can be a challenge when you are so tired you are actually wired, and in a vicious cycle! When you are experiencing adrenal burnout life can lose its magic.
(Click here to listen to this as an audio.)
It's been a long time since my last…

Waking up Exhausted? 6 Solutions for Better Sleep
Is better sleep as elusive as the Holy Grail?
Do you hit the snooze button 7 times before you drag yourself out of bed? Do you drink vats of coffee just to be able to focus for more than 30 seconds? Do you reach for a Danish…

Hormonal Imbalance? Think Thyroid!
So how does it happen that the thyroid is both cause and effect of hormonal imbalance? Take a look at the various hormones in the body and how they work below.
Cortisol. First on our list is the "stress" hormone. Cortisol is…

The Lowdown on Leptin:: Pt. 2
Leptin is one of the reasons I love my job. I know that sounds a little insane but it's true. One of the big reasons I love being a nutritionist is having the unique opportunity to unravel the mystery of the health issues of my clients.…

Sugar:: Friend or Foe?
Jumping on the 'no sugar' bandwagon may be short sighted. Find out why.

DHEA:: The "Other" Stress Hormone
What is DHEA and should you supplement?

The Problems with Paleo:: When Atkins Goes Awry
What happens when low carb or no carb goes too far.

All Carbs are NOT Created Equal
A good infographic on why carbs (starches) will make you fat.

The Whole Grain Myth:: An Insulin Nightmare
How do whole grains really affect your blood sugar? Is the health of whole grains truth or a big myth. You be the judge.