In a recent study published in the American Journal of Gastroenterology, it was shown that there is an increased risk of severe intestinal inflammation with use of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Although other drugs have also been implicated in causing a condition known as microscopic colitis, it is these two […]

Be freshly showered without any fragrance products, wear light-colored loose clothing, avoid excessive movement and heat Eat garlic, but not bananas, during mosquito season Take one Vitamin B1 tablet a day April through October; add a B Complex vitamin each day during high mosquito season Use citronella products – soap to shower with, essential oil […]

5 MORE WAYS TO NATURALLY TREAT CONSTIPATION 1. Food Combining Foods digest differently. If you have a weak digestive system, combining certain foods at the same meal can result in incomplete digestion, with constipation as one of the consequences. Try following these rules for a few days: Eat fruit all by itself, at least an […]

1. Check your Vitamin D level (“25 hydroxy-vitamin D”) At least 50% of people today seem to be low. Aim for having your level approximately in the middle of the reference range (not at the lower end), and see how you feel. Supplementation may be needed; choose a quality product that uses Vitamin D3. 2. […]

1. Sugars, in all its many forms (white, brown, raw, corn syrup, rice syrup, maple syrup, molasses, honey) This includes foods and beverages to which these sugars were added – check your labels! In the beverage category, look at sodas, fruit juice drinks, powdered lemonades, sweetened wine and alcohol beverages. With foods, of course anything […]

1. Drink more water There’s a rough formula to follow in order to fulfill your body’s daily requirement for water. Take half of your body weight, as expressed in pounds, and drink that number of ounces of water each day. For example, someone who weighs 160lbs should drink a minimum of 80oz (2.5quarts) of water […]

Oil pulling is an ancient Ayurvedic practice dating back thousands of years. When the oil used is coconut oil, its special antimicrobial properties result in a very effective technique, although good quality sunflower or sesame oil can also be used. The high lauric content of coconut oil makes it an especially strong inhibitor of a […]

Josh is a close friend of one of my sons. He is a very accomplished trumpet player – Principal Trumpet with the Hong Kong Philharmonic! He made this dish when several of us were in Amsterdam over the New Year’s holiday. It was yummy and so satisfying! Truly nourishing andy tasty – doesn’t get much […]

Dairy (milk products) is a problematic category of food for many people these days. I frequently advise no dairy to my new clients. After some length of time, if they’ve been following a health (and GI tract) healing program, they are often fine with some carefully selected dairy products. While they are avoiding dairy, however, […]

The main functions of food are to provide us with energy, and to provide all the cells of the body with the many nutrients that they need in order to perform the multitude of tasks that are necessary each day. In this short video, I discuss the different categories of food – such as macro-nutrients […]