Turmeric- An Antioxidant and Anti-Inflammatory Spice

Sep 4, 2025 | General

I was introduced to turmeric at a young age. My family had a South Asian neighbor who made amazing Indian food, and I especially loved the yellow rice with mustard seeds and other aromatic spices. I would enjoy that rice dish alongside flavorful Indian sauces and...

SIBO: What Is It and How Do You Deal With It?

Aug 5, 2025 | General

I have recently had a few patients tell me that they were recently diagnosed with SIBO and they asked me if I could help them.  My first step was to learn more about it which I have.  Turns out a large percentage of people with IBS also have SIBO.  I...

Where Do You Aim the Fire Extinguisher? 

May 12, 2025 | General

Understanding the True Source of Pain You aim the fire extinguisher at the fire, not the alarm. I use this metaphor often because where patients feel pain is not always where the pain originates. Excluding pathologies, many types of pain act like alarm, they alert you...

12 of the Best Anti-Inflammatory Foods You Can Eat

Apr 3, 2024 | General

Last month, in part 1, I listed the top inflammation causing foods to avoid, and this month as promised is a list of some of the top Anti-Inflammatory foods you can add to your diet.  (Most of this information was written by Franziska Spritzler, RD, CDE on...