I am finding that the world of nutrition as a profession is much more complex than I had anticipated. Many people are confused when I say I am a clinical nutritionist. Most people I speak with have no idea what […]
Vitamin B12 Depletion As a clinical nutritionist, I see clients who usually take a long list of medications. Some of these medications might interfere with the nutrients needed for homeostasis. Proton-pump inhibitors are one of the most prescribed medications worldwide, […]
Ways to alleviate trauma I was reading a book on integrative medicine the other day and came across a field of study that I hadn’t heard about before. It’s called Energy Psychology. Health trauma is the physical and emotional response […]
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12/27/2023
Cherries & Gout
Organic Cherries Gout is a form of arthritis that can cause severe pain and inflammation in the joints. It is important to eat a gout-friendly diet to help manage the condition. Some foods high in purines (which can trigger gout […]
We are so used to blaming genetics for every health issue we face. But the reality is that, as Fasano eloquently points out, “Rather, it is the interplay between us as individuals and the environment in which we live that […]
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12/27/2023
Nutrition and Auto-Immune Diseases
Your immune system is your body’s natural defense against infection and disease. When functioning correctly, it can help to protect you from a wide variety of illnesses. However, in some cases, the immune system can become dysregulated, leading to a […]
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12/27/2023
More nutrients, more health!
Variety is key Good nutrition is crucial if you’re looking for a way to improve your overall health or even improve some unexplained symptoms. Nutrition is one area where it’s worth learning what works best for your body. With a […]
One of my professors in school used to say we are in the middle of a transition in which our bodies are desperately trying to adapt to the junk we consume. His point is that our genes are confused by […]
Gut healing is a buzz expression these days, and many people are talking about that. I started learning more about progressive supranuclear palsy and the connection between the brain and the gut (the gut-brain axis). The gut is a tube […]
I hope Shakespeare is not too offended by me.I often like to talk about leafy greens and veggies because they are nutritionally (super) important but frequently a forgotten item in the typical American diet. I see the occasional broccoli served […]
