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...
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...
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...
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...
Jun 7, 2023 | General
UltraInflamX is a medical food product from Metagenics that reportedly reduces inflammation within the gastrointestinal tract. It is said to help with conditions such as Crohn’s and Ulcerative Colitis, as well as other sources of inflammation. Product...
May 1, 2023 | General
I am writing this blog to help clear the confusion between a cold and an allergy. Many of my patients have been coming in recently feeling “under the weather” and many ask me if I think they have allergies or if it might be a cold. My first response to them is...
