Eating the wrong thing for one’s body can have subtle or even dire consequences. Unique genetic and environmental factors shape the molecules and microbes in each person’s gastrointestinal tract, [...]

Eating, like many things is life, is best accomplished nearest to the source. As our human bodies cannot use sunshine, water, and dirt alone for energy, the next (and much more delicious) step up [...]

Nearly every day, people ask me, “What is functional medicine?” So I decided to put my thoughts into writing and explain why I value functional medicine, what it is, and what types of conditions [...]

Are you looking for an effortless way to change your health? Relaxing in a sauna will not only break a sweat, but also lead to improved cardiovascular function, better skin, reduced symptoms of [...]

Cupping therapy is becoming increasingly prevalent among celebrities and professional athletes—to name a few: Michael Phelps, Jennifer Aniston, Gwyneth Paltrow, Angelina Jolie, Justin Bieber, and [...]

How often do you touch the earth, walk barefoot in the grass, or maybe even hug a tree? When is the last time you jumped into a body of water? It may be difficult to remember playing in the mud [...]

Aging processes, particularly in the brain, vividly highlight environmental and genetic influences on human health. In Western medicine, essential tremor is one of the most common neurological [...]

This dish is great for summer and is quick, easy and gives you a complete protein when made with soy-based tempeh. I like to eat it over a bed of quinoa and lettuce and then topped with avocado [...]

In my previous blog post about identifying the symptoms of hypoglycemia, I described the health consequences that arise when your body’s blood sugar (glucose) level drops too far. Now that you [...]

Could You Be Suffering From Hypoglycemia? Sugar levels in our bodies play a large role in how we feel throughout the day, and when blood sugar (glucose) is chronically too high or too low, [...]