Latest & Greatest Blog Posts
September 14, 2020
Leaky gut is the catchall scapegoat for bloating, fatigue, and constipation, but is it a real diagnosis? Is it possible that it’s not a real condition at all? Also known as increased intestinal permeability, leaky gut is a digestive condition in which bacteria and toxins are able to "leak" through the intestinal wall, but is that such a bad thing?
September 7, 2020
Red meat. Is it something you should be eating or avoiding? Is it healthy or is it harmful? How much can you get away with eating, if any at all?
August 31, 2020
Have you heard that horse urine is an effective hormonal treatment? Or that a commonly recommended solution for endometriosis is getting pregnant? Did you know that it has only been in the last 30 years that women have received equal federal healthcare research funding to men? Too much of the information and too many of the findings we have about women’s health aren’t really about women at all.
August 24, 2020
There’s no doubt about it: losing your hair is incredibly personal, and it can be devastating to your self-esteem. For our discussion today, I want to dive deep into the subject of hair loss, how it comes about, and what you can do to help it get better.
August 15, 2020
Have you ever considered using jade eggs for pelvic floor physical therapy? Does a vaginal steaming sound like an effective way to cleanse your reproductive organs? Too many women are struggling with symptoms that they don’t know what to do with, and with all of the noise from the internet and celebrity endorsements, it can be hard to separate medical truth from wishful thinking.
September 7, 2020
Red meat. Is it something you should be eating or avoiding? Is it healthy or is it harmful? How much can you get away with eating, if any at all?
August 24, 2020
There’s no doubt about it: losing your hair is incredibly personal, and it can be devastating to your self-esteem. For our discussion today, I want to dive deep into the subject of hair loss, how it comes about, and what you can do to help it get better.
August 12, 2020
If you’ve ever smoked, used non-stick cookware, or live in a city, you might be dealing with heavy metal toxicity. And if you’re also dealing with thyroid imbalance, you know just how much it can affect a person’s life. What you may not know yet, however, is how strong the […]
August 10, 2020
Why in the world is iodine controversial? The funny thing is that it’s not. Except for within natural medicine. In today’s article, I wanted to explain why there are contrasting views. I’ll explain where these ideas came from, what their core claims are, and we’ll talk through the evidence on […]
July 27, 2020
Today, let’s talk all about turmeric. Did you know there has been a lot of new data coming out about it?
August 10, 2020
Why in the world is iodine controversial? The funny thing is that it’s not. Except for within natural medicine. In today’s article, I wanted to explain why there are contrasting views. I’ll explain where these ideas came from, what their core claims are, and we’ll talk through the evidence on […]
June 15, 2020
If you were putting together a list of all the things you should take every day, the best suggestion is to make that list as short as possible. That’s because, if you make the criteria too lax about the things you take, you will soon be taking a whole lot […]
April 13, 2020
As things are changing, and changing rapidly, I wanted to make a point of checking in with you from time to time to help assess your health. One of these things worth assessing is the state of your adrenals, and how things might be changing during this pandemic.
April 12, 2020
Special note: Tomorrow is the last day to join us for the metabolism challenge. We are not selling anything. I’m trying to get you to join because I believe the most important thing you can do right now is to get healthy and shed any extra inches. It seems that […]
April 10, 2020
Hey there, Dr. C here. To follow in the last few posts, I’d like to mention high blood sugar as a risk factor for COVID-19 complications.
March 28, 2019
Is bentonite clay safe? Can bentonite clay cause cancer? I have heard many people share how bentonite clay has helped their digestion and skin symptoms. It seemed plausible to me at first, but I had never really thought about it.
September 24, 2018
Do you have eosinophilic esophagitis? Or, maybe you have suspected you have it? If you think you do, or need to be sure, let me give you a clearer understanding of what it is all about (and what you can do to be sure you have it).
August 27, 2018
Have you heard the “second agricultural revolution”? This is an idea that is super important to me. It could even completely change the world. Let’s dive into an era of clean meat.
July 30, 2018
You may have heard about cholesterol but what about lipoproteins? They are more tied to genes than lifestyle. In addition, they can completely change how much cholesterol is safe. Lipoproteins carry fat in the blood and are made up of triglycerides and cholesterol. If you do not have your lipoproteins […]
March 5, 2018
Do you have SIBO? Have you heard about it? I set out to write a simple guide about which diet would help SIBO the most. Once I got started on the science, something entirely different emerged. Please take a deep breath and sit down. Trust me, you’re in for a […]
July 27, 2020
Today, let’s talk all about turmeric. Did you know there has been a lot of new data coming out about it?
April 20, 2020
Ingredients:
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 beef roast (2-3 lbs.) fat trimmed off
1 medium onion, cut into chunks
3 celery stalks, cut into 3-inch pieces
3-4 large carrots, peeled and cut into 3-inch pieces, or 1 can of canned carrots
April 19, 2020
Serves 4 Ingredients: 1 cup – steel-cut oats 1 Medium onion, diced 3 cups – chicken broth 1 Clove garlic – crushed
April 13, 2020
This is a lower fat, and healthier version of chicken salad. You can use canned chicken, or leftover grilled chicken. You can use this chicken salad with carbs like: rice, quinoa, or even a homemade sourdough bread.
