by Dr. Michael Arthur | Nov 23, 2015 | Functional Medicine, Health, Nutrition
I learned from a recent conference on diabetes that every 7 seconds, someone in the world dies from the complications of diabetes. The speaker was quite glib about it—his slide was filled to the brim with startling statistics such as this and he wasn’t giving this the...
by Dr. Michael Arthur | Oct 28, 2015 | Functional Medicine, Health, Nutrition
“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,...
by Dr. Michael Arthur | Jul 9, 2015 | Functional Medicine, Health, Nutrition
“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...
by Dr. Michael Arthur | Jun 24, 2015 | Functional Medicine, Health, Nutrition, Recipes
When it’s time to clean up your body you may consider a metabolic detoxification program, but keep in mind that what you put into and do with your body while you detox has a huge impact on your end result. It’s important to incorporate the right nutrition, movement,...
by Dr. Michael Arthur | Jun 11, 2015 | Functional Medicine, Health, Nutrition
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...
by Dr. Michael Arthur | Oct 22, 2014 | Chinese medicine, Nutrition, Recipes
Apples, pumpkins, corn, squash…what beautiful reminders of the bounty that fall brings us! In Chinese Medicine, food is medicine. As medicine, foods bring us nutrition, energy, temperature and even direction. Think about what your body desires and needs at different...
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