I’m writing from the annual meeting of the American College of Nutrition, and I happen to be the co-Chair for this year’s meeting here in Orlando. I’m speaking on how medical providers can assess nutrient intake and cognitive function, and which nutrients improve...
It’s not just professional and it’s not just that I want you to feel better, or that it’s the number one cause of death. It’s also personal in my life. I’ve had a loved one affected by heart disease, his name was Chuck. Growing up,...
Did you hear about the dramatic changes made recently by the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee? For the first time in their report for Dietary Guidelines for Americans, this conservative group has said we do not need to worry about avoiding dietary cholesterol,...
For several years, there has been controversy in the medical community about the benefits and risks of testosterone therapy for men. Overall, testosterone therapy has been thought to improve quality of life, but has not been considered to be lifesaving. Now, the...
People go gluten free for a variety of reasons, and by far the most important reason to give up gluten is if your body has developed an auto-immune disease triggered by gluten intake. First, let’s clarify what gluten is. Gluten is a protein found in all products made...
Exciting new research shows that the healthy bacteria in your gut (your microbiome) enhance your health in many ways. We all have more bacteria in our intestinal tract than we have cells in our bodies. If you have the right intestinal bacteria they: lower inflammation...
