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Why Some People Succeed (and Others Don’t)

Each year, I have the amazing privilege of helping hundreds of people to change their lives. To achieve amazing health and happiness goals. To create new futures. I am so grateful for the joy I receive in being witness to what people can do with their lives. And I have learned a few things about… Read More »

Perhaps Unexpected Pathways to Happiness – Part 2

Yes, I am a scientist.  I understand much of the interconnected biochemical and physiological systems in the body and how they do (or don’t) create disease.  I understand the power of nutrition to create wellness (or not).  But there is a much more powerful dynamic at play in creating your personal wellness (or not).  A concept… Read More »

Glyphosate Toxicity: Why You Should Worry

A reader reached out to me last week to register for our seasonal cleanse and asked, “What’s the most alarming thing you’ve found in your research that makes you so passionate about the importance of detoxification?” Without hesitation, I said, “The chemicals that are sprayed on our food damage our ability to detoxify and get rid… Read More »

Perhaps Unexpected Pathways to Happiness – Part 1

Over the years supporting thousands of clients and practitioners, I have learned a great deal about what makes for a happy life.  I have had the privilege of hearing many people  who trust me express their truth.  Happiness can be a simple concept to speak of and a challenging state to attain.  Sure, there are… Read More »

A Tight Bra’s Dangerous Grip?

As you long-time readers well know, I believe that the practice of functional medicine (especially when paired with coaching) is gradually transforming the standard of effective healthcare.  Unlike conventional medicine, the functional approach wisely includes ALL  elements of a person’s life in assessing and improving wellness.  Not just a person’s labwork or family history of disease… Read More »

Blood Pressure Myth-Busting & Sodium Truths

Health magazines damn it. Foods labels trumpet their lack of it. Doctors caution using it. Everyone seems to be avoiding it. But at what cost? I’m talking about sodium – or rather, table salt (sodium chloride). Given the current health media messages, you might think that sodium was toxic. A menace to the body. Well,… Read More »

Antibiotics & Downstream Dysfunction

Mary found out her chronic arthritis was being caused by a persistent, simmering intestinal Candida overgrowth and resulting food sensitivities.  “It seemed like it all started pretty soon after I took antibiotics for two weeks.”  Alas, it probably did, Mary.   Joe says, “Well, they thought I had a UTI and had me take a… Read More »

Nexium and other PPI meds: Purple Poison Inc.? “Purple Poison Inc” (PPIs)?

I have written before about ways of truly addressing the root cause of your acid reflux.  Because PPIs are not the answer. Pharmaceuticals make up a trillion-dollar industry that is rapidly expanding. Some medications are truly life-saving blessings. However, many of today’s most popular (and profitable) drugs are designed to mask chronic symptoms without providing any… Read More »

Acid Reflux: Truth vs. Myth?

In the center of your chest, there is a small, muscular tunnel that separates the end of your esophagus from your stomach. Think of it like a fist that can be closed tightly or loosely. It’s a muscle called your lower esophageal sphincter (LES). When you’re eating, the fist should be open and loose, so… Read More »

Downstream Drug Dysfunction: NSAIDs

“Well, it all started after I took the antibiotic…that it turns out I didn’t need anyway.” “I don’t ever remember having any GI issues at all until I hurt myself playing tennis and started taking Advil every day.” ” I never understood that once I started the drug, I wouldn’t be able to stop it.”… Read More »

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