There have been a lot of ups and downs in diet trends over the last couple of decades. America has seen it all. For a time “heart health” was all the buzz. Low-fat products filled the shelves, cereal boxes boasted all kinds of health claims, everyone seemed to be “watching their cholesterol”, skipping the egg yolks,... More
For many people, receiving the diagnosis of having an autoimmune disorder feels like a death sentence. Death to living a normal life. If you have an autoimmune disorder, you already know that there is no cure for it. It will be with you for life. And that’s why so many people feel discouraged and hopeless when... More
One of the most uncomfortable symptoms that clients come to me for is chronic bloating. If it’s something you’ve dealt with before, you know what I’m talking about. There was a season of my own life when I dealt with chronic bloating. I was a lean guy but would develop a hard, distended belly at... More
The supplement industry has grown considerably in the past few decades. Walk into any grocery, drug, or health food store and you will see hundreds of different supplements readily available. And while some of them might be high quality, there is a growing number of products that are low-quality and ineffective being sold every day. That’s... More
Treating potty problems is one of my specialties. If you’re bloated all the time or have frequent gas or find yourself constantly running to the toilet with diarrhea or battle with constipation, I’m your guy. Maybe it seems like a funny thing to center my practice around. Generally, we don’t like to discuss our bathroom habits... More
In Part 1 of this series, we talked about the importance of getting enough quality sleep. But we can’t stop at simply understanding the importance of sleep.We need action steps to help make improvements.Here are my top 3 tips to improve your sleep:1. Respect Your Circadian Rhythms: Your internal “body clock” regulates your sleep cycle.... More
Sleep is one of the most underestimated keys to better health. In the pursuit of weight loss, increased energy, and better mood, the conversation almost always centers around diet and exercise. Should I eat low carb or high carb? Should I try intermittent fast? Should I do cardio or lift weights for weight loss? These are... More
"Chris, what are a few of your top tips for natural recovery?"This is a question I’m often asked. Recovery is a vital part of building a healthy lifestyle over a long period of time without burnout and fatigue. I’m not a big fan of most of the pills and powders on the market that are... More
There is a lot of mystery surrounding the subject of autoimmune disorders. The term casts a wide net and involves a variety of symptoms and conditions. It’s not easily defined or diagnosed. That’s why I wanted to answer a few common questions regarding autoimmune disorders. What are the symptoms of autoimmune disorders? Do I have an undiagnosed... More
All of us have days when we feel great and days we don’t. Our moods ebb and flow, our productivity is a higher one day and not as good another. It’s called being human.But what do you do when you notice that you are forgetting things often? When you can’t seem to concentrate at work?... More
