Research Vitamin A and the Vegan Diet (and other supplement questions answered) July 17, 2018 Recently someone had read an article on the importance of Vitamin A and he asked me to read it and give my opinion. The article stated that the best sources of Vitamin A were from animal products such as fish and milk. I get questions like this a lot…there’s a news story that someone reads… Read More
Research If you can catch a disease, can you catch health? July 17, 2018 Health – How to Catch it! It seems that every day we see more and more advertisements for a new drug to help with everything from the common cold to menstrual cramps. My question is “if each drug does what it says it will do, why do we need to keep inventing new ones”? I… Read More
Research Cleansing and Detoxifying Your Body Systems July 17, 2018 Cleansing and Detoxifying Your Body Systems For Better Health and More Energy Lately, it seems like more patients are asking me about detoxification diets. The principal behind a detoxification diet is to get accumulated toxins flushed out of your system. In our modern society, we are exposed to toxins from all angles. When it comes… Read More
Lifestyle Food addiction explained – Are you a food addict? July 17, 2018 Food Addiction If you are like many of us, you feel like you have absolutely no willpower when it comes to food. If you are the average person, a typical day starts with a cup of coffee and a breakfast food. Perhaps you lean towards a cheese Danish, cereal with milk, toast with jelly and… Read More
Highlighted Articles Research Pain Management – Dietary Treatments July 17, 2018 Pain management and your diet. This may come as a shock to many of you. If you suffer from pain, any pain, what you eat may be making the pain worse! In my many years of practice I have seen patients with pain that was difficult to manage with conventional methods improve dramatically when we… Read More
Research Omega 3 Fatty Acids and Pain Management July 17, 2018 Omega 3 Fatty Acids – Can What You Eat Determine How Much Pain You Feel? It is well documented that what you eat can determine how healthy or unhealthy you are. However, can what you eat determine how much pain you feel when the body is injured? Certain foods will facilitate the healing process and other… Read More
Research Turn Fast Food into Fast “Health” Food July 17, 2018 Here are some ideas on Fast “Health” Food Yes, healthy fast food does exist…and not only fast food, but “traveling fare” is also at your fingertips. Let’s say you are going on a long car ride and don’t want to have to pack a huge cooler, or you are on a hike and want to stop… Read More
Research Nutrition for Athletes July 17, 2018 Nutrition for athletes and athletic performance go hand in hand, especially for the endurance athlete. What you eat, when you eat, and how much you eat can determine your level of success. Proper nutrition can help alleviate digestive issues, muscle fatigue and joint damage that many athletes face. Determining the proper foods and timing of… Read More
Research Healthy Lunchbox Ideas July 17, 2018 Here are some healthy lunchbox ideas… Replacing even a couple of items can help you maintain control over your lunches while you’re at work or play. BFL (Breakfast for Lunch): A toasted whole-grain waffle or pancake sandwich spread with almond butter. A variation: vegan cream cheese and maple sugar, stevia, raw honey or grade B maple… Read More
Research Dr. Joe’s Ginger Tea July 17, 2018 Here’s a simple formula to make Ginger Tea. Use all organic ingredients if at all possible for best results. Two Simple Ingredients: 1 large piece of ginger root (about the size of your hand). Lemon juice To prepare ginger tea: Peel the ginger root with a potato peeler and a small paring knife. Cut the… Read More