A diagnosis can bring relief because something finally has a name.
It can also bring fear, confusion and a flood of instructions: medications, appointments, procedures, dietary advice, things to avoid and things to monitor.
And somewhere in all of that, an important question can get lost:
What el...
For years, many of my patients have heard the same reassuring line:
“Don’t worry, it’s just a little preservative… just a bit of color.”
But new large-scale research is confirming what many of us in functional and nutritional medicine have suspected for a long time: those “little extras” in your fo...
You've probably seen the advertisements: "Unlock your genetic code to lose weight!" "Personalized nutrition based on your DNA!" Gene-based weight loss programs promise a revolutionary approach to shedding pounds by tailoring diet and exercise to your unique genetic makeup.
But does the science sup...
The 80/20 rule, widely endorsed by many health and fitness professionals, suggests that maintaining a healthy lifestyle 80% of the time allows for indulgence 20% of the time without compromising long-term health goals. This approach is purported to help individuals stay on track by reducing feelings...
