Key concept: What can we change and what do we have to accept? HI , As I write this today, it is Thanksgiving. Ellen and I woke up early, meaning about 4:45, and started talking about the fundamental relationship we develop with others as dependent infants and how that changes over time. I would say that […]
Key concept: fermented dairy is a powerful resource for gut health. Over the past few weeks, I’ve embarked on a culinary adventure that I believe offers substantial health advantages for many of my patients. I’ve been experimenting with making kefir and yogurt at home using A2 milk, and recently, I’ve transitioned them into labneh, a […]
Key concept: managing the hormonal cortisol response to exercise is critical for effective weight loss with exercise. I was researching how to improve my exercise regime to increase fat loss this last week, and I want to share some insights that may challenge what I’ve heard before. The key isn’t just working harder—it’s working smarter […]
I have been drinking kefir each morning for the last 3 months. It is a fermented milk drink that’s gaining well-deserved attention for its impressive health benefits. Whether you’re new to kefir or have been drinking it for years, understanding what makes it so beneficial can help you make informed choices about incorporating it into […]
What Is Autophagy? Imagine if every night, while you slept, a team of cleaners came through your home—sorting, recycling, and hauling away the junk that’s built up during the day. Inside your body, something remarkably similar happens at the cellular level. This process is called autophagy, from the Greek auto (“self”) and phagein (“to eat”)—literally, “self-eating.” While it may sound […]