Labs I Check in Most Patients (and Recommended Optimal Values!)
Conventional lab ranges are based on the average of what is found in the general public, not necessarily healthy individuals. We all know that the average American is overweight, sick and tired. It is not optimal to simply be “in range.” As a naturopathic doctor, my goal is to optimize the health of my patients.…
Eating More Potassium, Not Less Salt May Be Key to Regulating Blood Pressure
I typically don’t recommend drastically cutting salt intake. We need it- for the transportation of nutrients in and out of cells and the maintenance of proper nerve transmission. It’s all about balancing sodium with potassium. Our diet is very different from our ancestors, especially in terms of the sodium-to-potassium ratio. We eat way more sodium…
How To Mindfully Eat Sweets
I have a sweet tooth, and I have dessert every single night. Rather than deprive myself, I find mindfully eating the dessert to be a balanced approach. I try to be intentional about my choices- indulging in quality dark chocolate or homemade chocolate chip cookies. Sweets are part of traditions, celebrations, and holiday gatherings, and…
Ultraprocessed Foods Linked to Harm in Every Major Human Organ
Ultraprocessed foods (UPFs) are foods that you would not be able to replicate or make in your own kitchen because they rely on ingredients that you don’t have access to.UPFs currently make up 70% of our food supply and account for 60-70% of calories consumed in the US.A recent systematic review of over 100 long-term…
