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What’s your workout excuse?

“I hurt too bad to exercise.” “I’m too fat to be seen in a gym.” “I’m so lazy.” “I don’t have any time to exercise.” “I’m too tired to work out.” “I’m too old to workout.” “I’ll injure myself if I work out.” “I hate exercise.” As a functional medicine physician,...

Mind-Body Connection

When I first thought of writing this article about mind-body connection, I thought I’d start by introducing you to all of the mounting evidence and research demonstrating its benefits. I have books upon books about the subject. I began to scan through PubMed gathering...
Food Problems

Food Problems

“Lions, and tigers, and bears…oh my!”  What do lions and tigers and bears (oh my!) have to do with food? I like to think about food “difficulties” along the terms of lions, tigers, and bears. In the wonderful world of food problems, we have food allergies, food...

Summer Detox

Summertime Detox Diets: Detoxing the Healthy Way Summertime is upon us!  With daily commitments and activities, you might find yourself wanting a quick fix to feel better and look better in your summer wardrobe.  This time of year brings a sense of rebirth and newness...