Author | Dr. Alan Christianson

January 3, 2019

Shrimp and Quinoa Salad

Food is a family affair at our house. Not only do Dr. C and I love to cook, but our 19-year-old daughter, Celestina, loves cooking as well. One night when Dr. C was recently out of town I invited her to come over and help with dinner. She loves to […]

December 17, 2018

How To Reset & Boost Your Metabolism

I get many questions about metabolism boosters and what people can do to boost their metabolism in a way that is good for their health. Today, I want to discuss your metabolism, the Metabolism Reset Diet, and some big needle-movers that can help you.

December 3, 2018

Do You Need Hydrocortisone For Low Adrenals?

Do you have an adrenal disease or adrenal dysfunction? If you do have low cortisol due to adrenal dysfunction is hydrocortisone something you should consider? Today, I’d like to break down everything that you need to know about your adrenals and their relationship with hydrocortisone.

November 19, 2018

Is Gluten Hurting Your Thyroid?

Is gluten hurting your thyroid? This is such an important question. It’s also something I think we should be digging into the science to learn more about. Let’s perform a deep dive into the science of gluten and thyroid function.

November 5, 2018

Why Fad Diets Work (Sometimes)

This is a topic I think you are really going to want to know about. Fad diets, they can work, but in order to understand how they work, and how they present their own unique drawbacks, you are going to need to know the bigger picture. Here is everything you […]

October 22, 2018

Update – How To Increase Cortisol In The Morning

Looking to find out how to increase cortisol in the morning? Many folks wonder to themselves, “why am I so tired during the day?” And, this may be one of the major issues. Recently I received a great note from a reader and I think this would be a great […]

August 20, 2018

Update – What is the Best Exercise for Thyroid Disease?

Interested in exercise for the thyroid gland, or exercise to reduce thyroid problems? We are all familiar with the numerous benefits exercise has on our lives. Whether it is stress reduction, lowering the risk of cardiovascular disease or improving metabolism/body composition. Indeed, weight gain and fatigue are common struggles of […]

August 13, 2018

Benefits Of A Low-Iodine Diet For Your Health

It’s a question that is essential to your health: are you getting too much or too little iodine? We often refer to iodine as the “goldilocks” nutrient of your thyroid. Not too much, not too little, things need to be just right to secure your long-term health. Let’s dive into […]

July 23, 2018

How Much Fuel Do You Need?

It’s not about calories anymore. It’s about fuel. Fuel is all of the things that your body can use for energy. Between carbohydrates, fats, and ketones, I have argued that there is no one that is better, worse, evil, or 100% perfect. It frustrates me when you feel you can’t […]

June 11, 2018

Histamine Intolerance – 12 Foods to Avoid

A few months back, I wrote an in-depth piece about histamine intolerances. New research suggests that it may be causing symptoms that seem to be coming from completely different causes including gluten sensitivity.