Intermittent Fasting, yay or nay?
This is not me trying to be controversial, even though my business coach told me to be controversial. My clients have been asking me about the benefits of intermittent fasting, and I wanted to look into what the research says. In school, we didn’t dive deep into it. Some recent research does say that the […]
A Nutrition Professional: Are you in good hands?
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 clinical nutritionists do. I understand that to practice medical nutrition therapy, there is a need […]
Medications and Nutrients: When depletions occur
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, and they work by suppressing the acid released in the stomach necessary for digestion. They […]
The Integrative Medicine and Energy Psychology Approaches to Health
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 to a traumatic event. The event can be something that happens to you, or it […]
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 attacks) include red meat, organ meats, seafood, and alcohol. You should avoid these foods or […]
Gut health and the thyroid: what’s the connection?
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 dictates our clinical destiny.” If you’ve been diagnosed with thyroiditis, gluten may be to blame. […]
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 condition known as an autoimmune disease. Autoimmune Diseases Often Cause Fatigue This hypothesis has been […]
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 little effort, you can start enjoying all the benefits good nutrition has to offer. Here […]
Why bother changing your lifestyle to a healthier one?
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 today’s new factory-made foods. If we follow his rationale, it doesn’t come as a surprise […]
Pectin and gut health: is there evidence to support the claim?
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 where nutrient absorption happens. If you are sensitive to gluten or celiac, the matter is […]