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 […]
I’ve been a doctor for over four decades, and I can tell you something has definitely changed in my practice since 2020. The number of patients coming in complaining of dizziness, vertigo, and balance problems has skyrocketed. Before 2020 I would see 2 or 3 cases of vertigo a year. Now it is common to […]
If you’re dealing with Long COVID, you’ve probably noticed some weird stuff happening with your body. Your heart races when you stand up. You get winded doing things that used to be easy. You feel dizzy, exhausted, or just “off” in ways that are hard to explain. A lot of this could be autonomic dysfunction—basically, […]
We all know iron is important—it’s what keeps our blood healthy and our energy up. But here’s something that might surprise you: when it comes to iron, more isn’t always better. In fact, too much iron can be just as problematic as too little, especially for your brain. Let’s talk about what you need to […]
Several patients have asked me questions about estrogen hormone and how it might affect their health, particularly cancer risk. Many cancers are estrogen-sensitive, meaning that estrogen is like fertilizer for them. Estrogen is one of many different hormone-disrupting chemicals. At last count, the EPA estimates there are over 85,000 different hormone-disrupting chemicals we are commonly […]
Over this past week, the main topic of conversation around the house has been around the subject of emotions of hopelessness, less than, and helplessness. These cheery topics have been raised because Ellen is working up a therapeutic process for helping her clients to overcome these emotions. That means we had to dive deep into […]