As a board certified Internal Medicine doctor and Functional Medicine doctor it is my passion to help my patients and my community prevent, manage, and even REVERSE type 2 diabetes and prediabetes. I always strive to stay in tune with my community so I know how to...
Ebola…. Measles… Salmonella…. These diseases get plenty of air time on the news when there’s an outbreak in various cities around the world. I have a friend that reports the need to run to the drug store for antibacterial sprays and handwashes due to the fear this...
Anxiety is the most common mental health disorder in the US with over 40 million people over the age of 18 suffering from some form of it today. That is 18.1% of the population! Of all those suffering, only 36% of them are getting treatment for it. Why do so few...
It’s that time year again folks! We are smack dab in the middle of cold and flu season. It seems like everywhere you turn someone has either been coughing for weeks or spent the past few days under covers with a fever and chills. Most of us wait until we are already...
For those who must follow a special diet, holiday season can become a source of stress. There are a variety of reasons you may have to adhere to dietary restrictions, but this shouldn’t get in the way of enjoying this special time with friends and family. These simple...
As an Integrative and Functional dietitian I am a huge advocate for sitting down to a meal and eating real, whole foods. But life happens and often clients just don’t have the time for an actual meal. Fortunately, I have a work around for just about every curveball...
In the hustle-and-bustle world we live in, it’s hard to keep track of the latest health and nutrition craze. From fad diets to trendy cleanses, how do we decide which product will help us live longer, happier lives? Sometimes, it is best to look to the past for...
“Well my mom, dad, grandma, sisters and brother all have diabetes. So I guess I was just destined to have it as well”. This is an actual quote from an actual client. For a lot of individuals developing Type 2 Diabetes (T2DM) seems like something that is beyond their...
The school year is winding down, and that means summer is around the corner. For many, Labor Day weekend is the first big weekend to soak up the sun, relax, and enjoy time with friends and family. Often times this involves gathering around food for an annual cook out....
It should not come as a surprise that as a practitioner of Integrative and Functional medicine I feel that antibiotics are grossly over prescribed in the United States. It may or may not be a surprise to hear that I think the overuse of antibiotics is a major...
If you’ve recently met with an Integrative or Functional medicine health care provider you were most likely given recommendations to change your diet. Research shows time and time again that the food you eat has a direct impact on your health, both good and bad. An...
As the summer season approaches you may find yourself wanting to hit the nutrition reset button to prepare. With so many detoxification strategies out there it can be hard to judge which ones are evidence based and will actually support your body and which ones can do...