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 […]
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 […]
This is a continuation from last week where I was discussing the diet portion of the makeover. Stage 1: the first seven days are designed to overcome lipotoxicity within our cells causing insulin resistance. To do this we have to force our cells to want to burn any available fats in storage for energy. […]
The big new frontier in biomedicine is the vast landscape of the microbiome. Although it only amounts to a few pounds of muck in your colon, it contains 90% of the genetic material (DNA and RNA) in your body. There are thousands of different bacteria, fungi, and viruses that live in a healthy colon. […]
A couple of weeks ago a study was published by researchers at the Stanford School of Medicine on the results of comparing the effects of a 10-week diet high in fiber compared to a diet high in fermented vegetables. There has been a ton of research showing how the lack of fiber in the diet […]