What’s the real driver of elevated cholesterol? hint: it’s not saturated fat!
Have you watched your cholesterol levels inch higher as you age? If so you are probably rightly concerned about this however, are confused as to what these numbers mean on a CBC blood panel. But...
View ArticlePreventing heart disease: the missing link
Preventing heart disease: The missing link Heart disease states, including high blood pressure, angina, elevated cholesterol, and angina now account for 600,000 deaths every year. Heart disease is the...
View ArticleHigh blood pressure..too much sodium or mineral imbalance?
If you have high blood pressure your doctor has probably advised you to limit your salt intake. This is because conventionally trained doctors are still relying on older studies which showed...
View ArticleTop Ten Disease Fighting Foods
Here’s my top ten disease fighting foods. There are certainly more foods that could be added to this list but if you are just starting to make the shift to nutrient dense eating or if you have a...
View ArticleBerberine: the next super herb?
Berberine: the next super herb? Berberine is quickly becoming a go to supplement for oh so many conditions. It’s now being recommended by many of today’s thought leaders in functional cardiology,...
View ArticleWhat microwaving really does to your food
What microwaving really does to your food… and to your health. Over 90% of households have microwave ovens. When I meet with clients I always ask them how they cook their food. Inevitably, many people...
View Article5 Tips for Thriving with SNPs
5 Tips for Thriving with SNPs SNPs are a hot topic these days and many people are doing genetic testing through 23&me out of a desire to be proactive and mitigate their risks. The problem is that,...
View ArticleWhat is Leaky Gut? (Part One of Two)
Leaky GUT: The correct medical term is actually intestinal permeability. While this is not an illness or disease in itself, it’s associated with a host of health conditions and problems and the subject...
View ArticleWhat you need to know about Leaky GUT Syndrome
What you need to know about Leaky GUT Syndrome. Leaky GUT is very often present in people who suffer with chronic, unresolved health issues. It’s important to understand that even if your doctor...
View ArticleThe Heart Gut Connection
The Heart GUT Connection Most physicians don’t look at the connection between heart disease and digestion – but YOU certainly should. I am seeing more and more people who have been diagnosed with heart...
View ArticleHow to mend a sick liver
The liver is an amazing workhorse in the body that does the heavy lifting. The liver processes toxins from daily environmental exposures and it also processes all hormones, prescription and OTC drugs...
View ArticleSigns of low B12
Signs of low B12 Having low B12 is more common than you think. B 12 deficiency frequently goes undetected or in many cases, the person is given another diagnosis incorrectly. Left unaddressed, low B 12...
View ArticleTop Ten Nutrition Myths & Mis-information
Much of what the American public has been lead to believe is healthy to eat is incorrect. Here are the ten most common food myths and misconceptions about what constitutes a healthy diet. Myth # 1...
View ArticleCanola Oil – Not good for you
Why canola oil is not so healthy… This post was originally written several years ago and it has become one of my most popular. It has even caught the attention of some Canadian Students that have...
View ArticleFour steps to lower blood pressure
Four steps to lower blood pressure About 75 million American adults (29%) have high blood pressure or hypertension. That’s 1 in every 3 American adults. Anyone, including children, can develop high...
View ArticlePreventing diabetes & managing cholesterol
Preventing diabetes & managing cholesterol Making sure your cells do not become insulin resistant is the single most important thing you can do to protect your health. Both insulin resistance and...
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