My question is about my mother. She suffers from really bad edema in her lower legs. She takes a prescription diuretic for it, but she has been suffering from a loss of hearing, … [More...]
Tahini is a totally addictive nutritious super food that deserves more love. Tahini is made from toasted ground hulled sesame seeds. It is a Middle Eastern condiment, but also found in other countries cuisines. … [More...]
Over the years I saw hundreds of vegans or vegetarians in my practice of clinical nutrition. I respected their choice, be it for religious or personal reasons. I always felt that it was … [More...]
Magnesium is the master mineral, and when we are low, the body really feels it. Often thought of for muscle cramps, the uses of magnesium extend far beyond muscle health! Magnesium can be used to help … [More...]
Thank you for the amazing column. We are really enjoying it! I am wondering if there are safe herbs that I can harvest this time of year for good health?
Strawberries are synonymous with the summertime. June welcomes a bounty of ravishing red beauties ripe and ready for the picking. They are bursting with sweetness, juiciness and the perfect portable candy courtesy of Mother … [More...]
Chia seeds are undeniably amazing. It’s perplexing how many people are still not savvy to this super food. Chia for short refers to the edible seeds of a flowering plant in the mint family. … [More...]
In a previous article, you mention that insulin resistance needs to be ‘reversed through nutritional supports.’ Could you please elaborate on what that means and what would be examples of these supports?
You may have heard or seen the buzzword “adaptogens” popping up on drink menus lately and in the health and wellness industry, and may be wondering what they are.
We don’t believe in quick fixes, but if there was ever a supplement to deliver one, it would be astaxanthin. Astaxanthin is a remarkable whole-body antioxidant that comes from an ancient algae. It has long been used … [More...]