Do you have nerve issues? Do some of them not work right? If so, then you likely have neuropathy. Really, the word neuropathy means pathology of the nerve. Generally, when doctors talk about neuropathy, they are referring to the nerves that run all over the body, and not the brain and spinal cord. These […]
For a couple of years now, I have been playing with a new sweetener on the market called allulose. This is almost a magic type of sugar. It was originally discovered back in the 1940s in wheat and has since been found in figs, raisins, and jackfruit. It occurs naturally, but in minimal quantities. […]
When you think of a human being, do you think of protein? Probably not. But the truth is human beings are basically water, protein, fat, and minerals. While 62% of us are water, protein and fat are each around 16% of our composition, and minerals are only about 6%. Most of us understand the […]
One of my patients, Debbie, asked if I would do a newsletter on how to fight aging. Her thought was 10 Tips for Fighting Aging. That sounded like a great idea, so I started tackling the subject. I quickly noticed, as I started writing down ideas, that this is actually a very complex subject. There […]
As of this date, there are over 130 research studies underway on the effects of the ketogenic diet. Despite all sorts of so-called experts claiming that a keto diet could be dangerous, the reality is showing all of these claims to be false. None of the supposed dangers are showing up in lab tests […]
Linoleic acid may sound like some weird chemical you might think you have never consumed. But the truth is the average American has 15 to 20% of the calories in their diet coming from linoleic acid. Compare that to 150 years ago when the average consumption was 1 – 3%. Linoleic acid is the […]
What is the most common nutrient deficiency in the US? As you might guess from the title of this article, the answer is iron. While half of Americans do not get enough magnesium, actual clinical deficiency is rare. Not so with iron. A big part of this deficiency issue is the move away from […]
Today’s article is a philosophical piece, so it will contain a lot of individual perspectives based on personal experience and conjecture. My life is dominantly that of a philosopher, always curious and always contemplating what if. Why am I that way? It is because I love wisdom. Philo means loving and sophia means wisdom. I […]
A couple of weeks ago I noticed a bit of tenderness in my left low back. Initially, I ignored it, but it didn’t go away. I had not done anything that would cause an issue in that region, yet it was a bit uncomfortable. Finally, I checked the low back with muscle testing, much […]
What is collagen and why are so many people taking it? Simply put, collagen is a type of protein your body uses to make skin, bones, joints, organs, and hair. It is the stuff that holds everything together. Those of us sneaking up on aging are well aware of how our stuff does not […]