
Don’t Let Age Stop You – Stories From “Older” People Fitter Than Most
“Exercise, eating healthy and drinking lots and lots of water.” That’s how Ernestine Shepard (the woman in the video above) keeps herself looking fit and

Wine: Gut Bomb or a Probiotic Panacea
One of the most common questions we get at the clinic is the role of alcohol. And if you’re in the clinic for anything other

In Response to the Coconut Oil Conspiracy
Chances are you have seen or heard the surprising and swift condemnation of coconut oil. It started with an American Heart Association (AHA) report. But the

A Brief Look at the Politics of Food
For many, it’s unclear the level to which our political system affects the food we eat–and thus our health as individuals and as a society.

The State of Health Today pt. 2: An Update on What’s New in Health and Nutrition
It’s been a while since we had a general update on some stories and studies that have caught our attention around the office (and elsewhere).

What’s the Point of Standing On a Vibrating Plate?
It’s come to my attention that I only quickly explain why I have my patients stand on a vibe plate after their adjustment. So lets

Everyday Health Dangers: Grocery Store Receipts
Sometimes it seems excessive the sheer amount of things in the world we find to be dangerous. I get it. And in no way are

Hormones and Your Mental Health
About 44 million adults experience some sort of mental illness every year. This means they might have a bout of depression for a couple of

Depression – A Brain Problem or A Gut Problem?
Up to 80% of your immune system is located within your gut (Small and Large Intestine) in what is known as your microbiome – the largest organ

The Science Problem
Before we delve into this post, let’s just take a moment to marvel at everything the scientific method has given us (along with brilliant engineering):

Balance Your Hormones for Weight Loss
You can bio-hack your weight loss people! And it’s all about hormones. Allow me to explain. You know when people talk about being overweight and

Heavy Metal Toxicity and You
While most of us have heard of high-profile heavy metal problems such as the Flint, Michigan disaster, it’s a very little-known fact that almost all