From the Doctor's Desk

Let’s cut through the noise and focus on what really matters. Research shows that eating an abundance of plants and walking at least 7,000 steps per day can significantly reduce all-cause mortality (the risk of death from all causes). In the world of nutrition and wellness, it’s easy to get bogged down in the minutiae…

Cold therapy has been used for centuries, as far back as 3500BC with Edwin Smith Papyrus, the Ancient Greeks and Hippocrates. One of the most prominent forefathers of naturopathic medicine was Sebastian Kneipp, also known as the “water doctor.” In 1849, Kneipp had become ill with a life-threatening disease that eventually he was able to…

Get the most bang for your bite! Learn how to select the most nutrient-dense greens with these 3 easy tips: What about bagged salads? I’m all about taking short-cuts when possible and bagged salads can be a convenient way to eat more greens. Bags of mixed greens have more phytonutrients than salads made from iceberg…

Elevated insulin levels are associated with a long list of chronic health issues. Too much insulin in the body is highly inflammatory and it can lead to diabetes, increase brain aging and dementia risk, mess up hormones and make menopause symptoms worse. High insulin also highjacks your metabolism and will make it even harder to…