The key to letting go of unhealthy habits lies in understanding the psychological triggers that keep us going back to them. Once we understand this, we can develop a sustainable plan of action for...
By Ian D. Bier, ND, PhD, LAc, FABNO SIBO or small intestine bacterial overgrowth is an ailment that’s often left undiagnosed. When left unchecked, SIBO can result in significant discomfort. SIBO...
By Sarah Bangs, FoodScience Corporation Fad diets have become increasingly popular since the 1980s, with new versions popping up every year claiming to be the most effective method for weight loss....
Estrogen has a reputation for being a “ladies only” domain when, in reality, estrogen dominance equally affects both sexes. Estrogen dominance has exogenous and endogenous causes; therefore, as a...
The twentieth century marked the beginning of using the ketogenic diet as a strategy to mimic the biochemical effects of fasting. Fasting and the Ketogenic Diet: Powerful Tools for Medical Practices...
By Dr. John Thomas Far too many female patients throughout their menopausal transition are being sent home from a doctor’s visit feeling as if they’ve gone crazy. Or worse, they feel too embarrassed,...
Though breakfast is the most important meal of the day, the secret to an optimal metabolism may lie in ancient traditions like fasting, rather than in your morning oatmeal. Fasting is one of the...
By Ramneek S. Bhogal DC, DABCI Although we call cortisol “the stress hormone,” when examined closer, it’s apparent that cortisol touches a much wider range of systems and functions within the body....
By Dr. Ralph Esposito Leptin is such an important hormone because it communicates with the entire metabolic system. It interacts will all hormones, including cortisol, insulin, thyroid, and even sex...