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Top 7 Gluten-Free Grains For People With Celiac Disease
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Top 7 Gluten-Free Grains For People With Celiac Disease

The “gluten-free” trend has become so popular over recent years that in almost every food establishment, you can find a gluten-free option. Eating gluten-free is a diet that many adopt for specific health reasons, others for potential weight loss, and others simply because they feel better when they remove gluten from their diet. Eating gluten-free…

CDC: Pregnancy, Obesity, Asthma Included in Risk Factors for More Severe COVID-19 Cases
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CDC: Pregnancy, Obesity, Asthma Included in Risk Factors for More Severe COVID-19 Cases

The CDC has broadened its guidance and updated its risk factors for COVID-19.  Gone is the “65 and older” age category.  Instead, the CDC is focusing on “People Who Need to Take Extra Precautions”.  Well the CDC is recognizing that we’re in a different situation now.  Back in March, the virus was really hitting older…

4 Foods That Cause DNA-Damaging Inflammation In Your Body
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4 Foods That Cause DNA-Damaging Inflammation In Your Body

Nowadays we know more about diet and health than any other population in history. Because we understand our own various eating behaviors and cravings we can understand why our relationships with food can sometimes feel “toxic.”  On a physical level, our relationship with food can certainly be toxic. Inflammation in our bodies is a major…

The Ultimate Guide To Obesity: Causes, Solutions and Prevention
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The Ultimate Guide To Obesity: Causes, Solutions and Prevention

Obesity is a growing problem in the United States and other countries around the world. I am seeing an increasing number of patients who are struggling to maintain their weight and/or have found themselves in the obese category. Obesity is a complex issue, and although there are some common causes and risk factors, each situation…

7 Things Your Mouth Can Tell You About Your Overall Health
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7 Things Your Mouth Can Tell You About Your Overall Health

Most of us brush and floss our teeth at least twice a day to keep them sparkling clean, in tip-top condition, and our breath feeling fresh. But more importantly than just having a gleaming smile, looking after oral health can help prevent disease and other conditions such as tooth decay, gum disease, and oral infections….

10 Types of Headaches and the Best Way to Get Rid of Them
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10 Types of Headaches and the Best Way to Get Rid of Them

Headaches are something I am asked about frequently. People get headaches all the time. In fact, headaches are one of the more common reasons people reach for over-the-counter painkillers like ibuprofen and aspirin. I see a headache as the body’s way of communicating to you that something could be wrong. It could be that you…