Nobody loves seasonal allergies. Many of us love allergy medications even less. Over-the-counter medications do little more than temporarily alleviate symptoms while never getting to the root cause. The good …
Covid 19 and Immune Function
Pandemic. Novel Coronavirus. Covid-19. Holy cow! The news around the entire world is dire and catastrophic, isn’t it? Most of us are actually afraid to turn on the news, because …
Nutrition Therapy for Stress and Anxiety
We are in the midst of trying times. The Coronavirus hit the world by storm, disrupting everything from daily routines to schools to jobs. The recent pandemic perfectly highlights what …
Can Nutrition Therapy Reverse Prediabetes in Teens?
Nearly 1 in 5 American teenagers has prediabetes. Based on a survey of 5786 US teens and young adults, 18% of teens between the ages of 12 and 18 had …
The 5 Healthiest Plant-Based Burgers
Americans eat an average of 3 hamburgers per week. But what about the 7.3 million Americans who are vegetarian? Enter the veggie burger. The first vegetarian burger ever to hit …
Personalizing the SIBO Bi-Phasic Diet
An Interview with Dr. Nirala Jacobi, ND (Part 2 of 2) This article is part 2 of an interview with Dr. Nirala Jacobi, ND. Dr. Jacobi is the developer of …
Cold, Flu, and Yes, Coronavirus
Because of its omnipresence in the news, Coronavirus is on everyone’s mind. The daily messaging about the disease can be fear-inducing, especially for those who are checking their devices every …
Welcome Back to Part 2 of Leptin, Ghrelin and Peptide YY, Oh My
(Also known as ‘What is YOUR healthy weight? And, how do you successfully maintain it?’) Last month, we discussed the role of the hormone Leptin, and how one of its …
The Story Behind the SIBO Bi-Phasic Diet
An Interview with Dr. Nirala Jacobi, ND (Part 1 of 2) The trillions of microorganisms that reside in the gut are critical for supporting overall health. Beneficial gut bacteria modulate …
Emotions and the Heart-Brain Axis
Your beloved family member passes away. You hold your newborn baby for the first time. You hear news of a tragic accident. You say yes to marriage. Life is marked …