In case you were guessing, the little-known nutrient in seafood soups is NOT omega-3s. Everyone knows about the health benefits of omega-3s. I know it. You know it. Your mother knows it. My mother knows it. Every doctor, every health website and every major health organization has been telling us this for decades now. Heck […]
Much has been written about bone broth benefits in recent years. Bone broth is a staple food in almost every cuisine on the planet with thousands of varieties of soups, stews and sauces that use it as a base. But it’s also been used medicinally too. Mothers and grandmothers all over the world have served up chicken […]
It was an interesting experience to travel to Thailand this past year. Very few Thai people know about the Paleo diet as Thai cuisine is anything but low carb. Fruits, veggies, and yes, white rice are a central part of Thai cuisine. White rice is eaten every single day and often at every meal. It’s also […]
Many people are now becoming aware of the long-term dangers of taking acid blockers. In part one of this two-part series, I discussed five reasons WHY you should stop taking acid blockers. Today, in part two, I’m going to discuss HOW to stop taking acid blockers. Because for many people, it can be extraordinarily difficult to […]
With the explosion of the bone broth craze in recent years, millions of people have learned about their health benefits. But what if bone broth is bad for your health too? Thankfully, the benefits far outweigh any potential downsides. However, contrary to popular belief, there is one downside. In my recent presentation about Asian bone broths […]
It’s incredible how many types of collagen supplements are now available. The choices are overwhelming. One of the more popular ones is hydrolyzed collagen, an easy-to-digest version of collagen. Like most supplements, some are poorly made and some are excellent. One of the best brands is called Perfect Hydrolyzed Collagen. But first, a little background […]
©Depositphotos.com/Ariwasabi Don’t get me wrong, I love the GAPS Diet. I became a GAPS certified practitioner in 2011 and I’ve helped many people recover their health on the GAPS diet protocol. In my estimation, Dr. Natasha Campbell McBride, who created the diet should be given whatever highest recognition or award that a medical doctor could […]
Every time I tell someone I have soup for breakfast, they look at me a little funny. After all, soup is not exactly a staple breakfast food in America. But as I often point out, it is in many other places of the world, especially in Asia where steaming cauldrons of soup are a common […]
Probiotics are one of the two supplements I regularly use with clients. I’ve seen so many people benefit from taking probiotics and that includes myself. So then why did I stop taking probiotics in supplement form? And why do I recommend to my clients that they stop taking probiotics as well? Well, there used to be […]