Frequently a shift in perspective is needed to let go of a painful relationship with life. Life just is what it is. We are the ones who attach meaning to these realities by how we learn or come to believe these things can or should relate to us. Everything in life exists for its own […]
About a hundred years ago, we had a big problem in this country — goiter. Back then about one-third of Americans had this disease! This is one of the late-stage manifestations of iodine deficiency. What is goiter? It is a swelling of the thyroid gland in your neck just above your collarbone. While this is […]
July 9, 2023 I suspect that most of you do not spend much time thinking about your bile flow. Perhaps if you have ever had gallbladder symptoms it may have crossed your mind […]
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 […]
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 […]
What do fatigue, dizziness, irritability, insomnia, excessive sweating, poor concentration, forgetfulness, excessive thirst, depression, anxiety, aggressiveness, crying spells, mood swings, and blurred vision all have in common? They are all symptoms of blood sugar imbalances. Specialists say that poor blood sugar issues are the single biggest factor in mood disorders in patients. Back when I […]
As I am sitting here writing this, the sky is hazy and I can barely see the sun. I remember days like this when I was going to Chiropractic school down in LA in the late ’70s. The telephone pole across the street from our place was unclear due to the level of smog […]
Do you experience brain fog – hazy thoughts or difficulty with recall?Do you notice variations in your mental speed / ability to think?Do you have reduced brain endurance – can’t focus as long – can’t read as long?Do you get tired after exposure to specific chemicals, scents, pollutants?Do you get brain fatigue after exposure to […]
Last week I came across an article about the use ofcholine for the treatment of fatty liver disease. This grabbed my attention because many years ago I had acquired fatty liver disease after flirting with fruitarianism for several months. The primary cause of fatty liver is fructose (fruit sugar) or alcohol. Half of regular white sugar is […]
What is the most commonly deficient nutrient in the American diet? As you might guess from the title of the article, it is magnesium. As a rule Americans get most of the vitamins and minerals they need to prevent actual deficiency diseases like scurvy or beriberi due to the enrichment of common foods like flour, […]