"Your labs are normal."If you've heard those words but still struggle with fatigue, brain fog, weight gain, digestive issues, anxiety, or hormone problems, you're not alone.Many people leave their doctor's office feeling frustrated. They know something isn't right, but they're told everything looks fine.Then they begin to wonder:"Is this just getting older?""Is it all in... More
If you've been following the recent buzz around GLP-1 medications like Ozempic®, Wegovy®, or Zepbound®, you've probably heard incredible success stories about weight loss. These medications have helped millions of people lose significant amounts of weight while improving blood sugar control, reducing inflammation, and lowering the risk of heart disease.But here's what many people don't... More
Many people feel stuck in their health journey. They try new supplements. They change their diet again and again. They jump into new exercise programs. Some even try peptides because they hope for fast results. But after all that effort, they still feel tired, inflamed or out of balance.If this sounds familiar, you are not... More
Hashimoto's thyroiditis is a condition where the immune system attacks the thyroid gland, leading to decreased thyroid hormone production. This can cause a variety of symptoms such as brain fog, weight gain, fatigue, loss of motivation and difficulty concentrating. While there is no cure for Hashimoto's thyroiditis, there are several ways to support the immune... More
One of the first things I do when working with clients is to help them make some significant changes in their diet. If you’ve followed me for long that’s no secret. Because nothing transforms your health more than changing what you put inside your body. The eating plan laid out in my Gut Health Protocol... More
Is There a Difference Between the GI Map & Viome Stool Testing?If you have chronic digestive problems, then you’ve probably heard about at-home DNA stool tests like the GI Map and Viome. But which one is best for you? That questions isn't the easiest to answer. They’re the two most popular stool tests on the... More
Here's a powerful case study on reversing extreme IBS/IBD. This will give you an idea of what a holistic approach looks like.Whether you’re dealing with IBS, IBD, crohn’s, ulcerative colitis or celiac, there is hope for remission and control of your chronic GI problems.I'll never forget, several years ago a middle aged man came to... More
If inflammation is the root of all disease, then it makes sense to calm the fire as much as possible.Inflammation is a complex immune response to a variety of inputs. Sometimes it’s a bacterial or viral infection, in which case inflammation is protective. Maybe you're asking questions now such as: How do I know if... More
The following is my summary of a recent study that speaks to the importance of maintaining a healthy gut microbiome for protection from viruses that contribute to neurodegenerative diseases. The research also supported convincing evidence of the detrimental effects that antibiotics have on the gut microbiome.Cliff notes:A recent study from the University of Utah School... More
There’s no cure for Epstein-Barr Virus. This is a true statement in regards to EBV (mono, aka herpesvirus 4).However, there’s a lot you can do to actually thrive again after an initial bout with mono.Here’s what I’ve learned since having mono in 10th grade.Chronic underlying infections, like EBV, rob our health and are a mystery... More
