Winter & Dehydration

Some might think that this is a silly topic for the winter but I have found that just as many people suffer from dehydration this time of year as in the summer.   Most people understand the summer dehydration problem.  Too much activity in the hot sun and your body is...

Best Foods to Eat for All-Day Energy

We’ve all been there — the mid-afternoon slump that has you dying for some coffee (or a bit of chocolate in my case).  It makes the end of the day seem years away. If this just happens every now and then, it, fatigue is no big deal.  Feeling drained every day may...

Taking Zinc Lozenges For Colds

Zinc lozenges are a popular remedy for a cold. But do they really work? For years, scientists have conducted studies for years they’ve gotten conflicting results. Some studies showed that this mineral works, some studies showed it doesn’t. Recently, one...

Serious Help for Seasonal Allergies

Serious Help for Seasonal Allergies This tool to fight seasonal allergies may surprise you. The more we learn about gut bacteria, the more I wonder if there’s anything it doesn’t affect. I’ve written about a number of ways our microbiome influences...

Yogurt

Yogurt & Bacteria This is nothing new for my patients because I have been singing the praises of probiotics. This new information will blow your mind! First, Did you know that you have more bacterial cells in your body than you do human cells? They estimate that...