Latest & Greatest Blog Posts
July 6, 2020
“Just get over it” might be the worst possible advice someone can hear after suffering through a major life crisis. Trauma can be a major source of chronic symptoms, but too often it is misunderstood and left unresolved, resulting in prolonged health problems and unnecessary suffering.
June 29, 2020
The current global pandemic surrounding the novel coronavirus has encouraged a lot of thought about how we handle disease spread, the way cities function, and has generally changed almost every aspect of our day-to-day lives.
June 22, 2020
Are antidepressants harmful? Do their side effects outweigh their benefits? Should you avoid using them except in the most critical cases? The answers to these questions only matter if the medications you’re taking actually work. And, particularly in the case of psychotherapy drugs, the answer is not always a clear one.
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 […]
June 8, 2020
Do animal proteins cause cancer? Are they dangerous? Many popular views and diets including the keto and paleo diets say that animal proteins should be reduced or eliminated for various health reasons, while other evidence shows that the health benefits of animal proteins outweigh the risks.
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 […]
May 25, 2020
This is a really important topic that I am excited to share with you. It concerns thyrogastric syndrome, and it is important because so many people with thyroid disease have got unresolved symptoms.
May 18, 2020
Did you know that iron can be the key to your health? It’s important to know how good it can be, what are the right amounts, and what you can do to get more of it at the right time.
April 27, 2020
I have recently received so many questions surrounding vitamin D. Is it really that important? How much should you be taking? What types are best? Is it dangerous if you get too much? Can it harm your thyroid? All great questions.
April 22, 2020
Hey there, Dr. C here. I sat down to write a daily update for today and realized that things are settling into a groove. Changes are not happening as quickly as they were a few weeks ago. The time for me to write daily updates about COVID-19 has passed.
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 24, 2020
I hope you’re doing well in these incredibly uncertain times. This is truly unprecedented stuff we’re going through right now, but I want to help you by providing what I know, and what you can do to protect you and your family during this time.
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.
October 22, 2018
Fish oil is one of the darlings in the world of supplementals. If you are reading this post, there is a huge possibility that you currently take or have taken fish oil supplements. But, the reality is that just like polypharmacy can cause undesirable effects, so can polysupplementation.
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 […]
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.
April 11, 2020
If you can find brussel sprouts in your local stores right now, this is a great side dish that works with any type of protein; beef, poultry, soy, or fish.
