Balancing Convention
Integrative perspectives on a range of health topics.
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In this age of the Internet, information and misinformation abounds. As integrative medicine practitioners, we look at traditional, conventional,…
We have fully launched into the 3rd Agriculture Revolution and it doesn’t involve the plow or chemicals, but our understanding of the…
Can you control obesity, wound healing, and depression by having a healthy gut? Let’s explore ways you can hack your microbiota to help support…
Chelation (kee-lay-shun) is an IV method for removing heavy metals such as lead, arsenic, aluminum, mercury, and cadmium…
I’m sure you’ve heard the term detox before, and I’m also sure that many of you have tried some type of detox in the past. There are all kinds of…
We have been told that things like high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and smoking are the cause of heart disease. To be sure, this is true to…
Years of clinical experience corroborated by research date have shown that stress is the primary determinant of disease. What is stress? How do…
What’s your stress level right now? On a scale from 1-10. Are you resting at a comfortable 2, or are the kiddos running around and the dog just…
What was your New Year’s resolution? If I had to take a guess, I would say it had something to do with weight. Many people aim to lose weight in…
We know that exercise is good for us, but for some, they’d rather die than exercise. Let’s think about movement instead.
In our last post (Part 1) we explored how sleep problems can result in obesity. In this post (Part 2) we are flipping the script and looking at…
Which came first? Obesity, or sleep problems? The associations between the two are undeniable so no matter which you start with, you are likely…
Should you find yourself stricken with the cold or flu, here are some natural weapons for your antiviral arsenal.
You’ve heard the old wives tales about chicken soup curing everything and an apple a day keeping the doctor away, but does diet really play that…
In our last blog post, we saw that the influenza vaccination appears to be an immunological crapshoot, one with some potentially…
Every year as the cold and flu season approaches, panic is peddled, and angst arises - patients frequently ask me whether or not they should get…
So many of us had parents and grandparents that had a “science experiment” bubbling away in the pantry of fermented goodness. Our ancestors have…
With the kids back in school and the winter months fast approaching, it is time to take a look at ways to boost immune health and decrease the…
Coconut oil is 90% saturated fat, 7% monounsaturated fat, and the rest from trace fats. 65% of the saturated fats are from medium-chain…
Free-range, pastured, organic, or natural eggs? The choices are endless! Have you ever stared at the egg section in the grocery store? There…
You’ve heard the same broken record for years: eat your fruits and vegetables. We’ve even tried to make eating fruits and veggies a fun thing for…
Summer is a great excuse to step out of your comfort zone and jump into some new workouts, such as swimming, cycling, hiking, volleyball, or…
One of the biggest questions I get is, “should I buy everything organic?” The short answer (in a dream perfect world) yes! The…
Coffee is everyone’s favorite breakfast beverage. Most people can’t start the day without their cup of joe. Why not boost the nutritional power…
Have you seen those “DIY get well soon gift baskets” floating around facebook? You know the ones, loaded with cans of…
As we transition into 2017, you’ve probably seen adds everywhere for the next big DETOX DIET…
Everyone knows that sleep is important, but did you know that it can impact your weight?
If you’re trying to drop a few…
Physicians, by and large, desire strongly to see their patients heal and become well. Unfortunately, most physicians in the …
No one wants to get the flu. It can be a miserable experience for some, and potentially life-threatening for the immune-compromised. One of the…
75% of people who have heart attacks have normal cholesterol. Slowly, but surely, the medical community is coming to grips with the realization…