When the leaves start turning colors in the Midwest, I naturally start re-educating my patients on the importance of vitamin D, especially this year. This essential vitamin does wonders by helping our bodies fight off viruses, colds and upper respiratory tract infections which become more prevalent as the weather dips, and the immune system naturally Read More
I hope you are all staying safe during these interesting times and getting outside to breathe in some fresh air and to soak in some vitamin D from the sun! In this current pandemic, medical experts are trying to piece together the puzzle and provide a roadmap to treating this infection. New data and research Read More
Many of you might be following me for the very first time while many others have been with me all along. I recently made a post about integrative and alternative therapies for treating a variety of health conditions. I have had a day to absorb this moment. I have had an opportunity to respond personally Read More
The coronavirus has created quite an uproar in the media. Deaths. Infections. Masks … Lots of masks. Hysteria. Quarantine. Travel bans. I bought a bubble and decided I’ll live in it for the next few months. Just kidding. What I’ve learned in health is that fear rarely solves problems. It usually makes people act hysterical Read More
When kids go back to school, the germs come out to play. It doesn’t help that there is an increased risk for illness as the months progress: school, colder weather, holidays and diets can all play a role in decreased immune function during the Fall and Winter seasons. One of the most frequent questions I’m Read More
Most of us were taught from a young age that it is important to apply the highest SPF sunscreen available, and to apply it often. Some of my friends weren’t allowed to play outside until they were slathered in a thick coat of sunscreen. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) reports that skin cancer is the Read More
Last Fall I was fortunate to fly to Belize and take a week long vacation. I spent time snorkeling in some of the greatest coral reef on the planet. Boaters and tour guides in Belize are very proactive in trying to protect their precious coral. If you aren’t aware, coral reefs are in danger and Read More
Happy Earth Day! Earth Day is one of my favorite days of the year. Since I was a young child, I always had a passion for keeping the planet clean. Captain Planet was a favorite childhood show and I loved recycling! That passion carried on into my adult life. A few years ago, I re-evaluated Read More
An allergy is a misguided immune response triggered by eating, touching, or inhaling an irritant. Examples of allergies include pollens, dust mites, molds, animal dander, and certain foods. The environmental allergies usually affect the respiratory system can be the most difficult to control at the peak of their seasons. From my experience, seasonal allergies can Read More
What is Canola Oil? In 1970 the Canola Plant was genetically engineered in response to the FDA banning rapeseed oil which is the main source of canola oil in today’s market. Rapeseed oil was banned due to showing high levels of anti-nutrients and decreased absorption for iodine in the body. Since Canola oil has low Read More