If you think of your immune system as a city, T cells are the skilled responders, the detectives, firefighters, and paramedics who rush in when...
Colorful Berries for the Heart
If you want to lower your risk of high blood pressure or heart disease then add more color to your diet. Vibrant colored fruits and vegetables are...
High Intensity Interval Training
If you don’t have time to exercise, then you had better make time to be sick, because so much of our health depends on getting the right amount and...
Are Food Allergies Making You Gain Weight?
If you struggle with losing weight despite eating well and exercising then consider investigating for delayed food allergies. Along with hormone...
Heavy Metals and Cardiovascular Health
When we think of cardiovascular risk factors, we typically focus on diet, exercise, and genetics. But lurking beneath the radar is a silent threat...
Why Am I So Tired – Could it be Adrenal Fatigue?
The body has a marvelous system for dealing with acute stress, allowing us to meet challenges and perform at a high level both physically and...
Managing Stress by Finding Your Nervous System’s Sweet Spot
Stress is rampant and it's creating many health problems. Each day in the office I'm talking to patients about "dialing down" their stress...
Bath vs Sauna: Which Heat Therapy Packs the Biggest Punch?
I love our hot tub. Our son loves his dry sauna. And many of my patients love their infra-red sauna. Last week I wrote about the benefits of heat...
Heat vs. Cold Shock Proteins: A Battle of the Elements
Last week I was in Santa Fe enjoying a soak in a hot spring then alternating with a jump into icy cold water. Our friends were questioning the...
A Long-Overdue Victory for Women’s Health
For more than three decades, I’ve worked alongside women navigating the complex and often overlooked terrain of perimenopause and menopause. I’ve...
The Surprising Power of Activity for Insomnia Relief
Millions of people struggle each night with insomnia - difficulty falling or staying asleep, waking too early, or experiencing poor quality rest....
Busting Weight Loss Myths
Many well-known and long held beliefs regarding weight loss are untrue according to recent scientific research. Despite the popularity of some media...