Paleo, Gut & Microbiome

I am writing this on the Monday after Thanksgiving weekend. How does your body feel? Hopefully great! However, if you're like many of us, you may have over-indulged, and your clothes now feel uncomfortably snug. Or you may have eaten foods that ... Read More

Lately many patients have asked questions about their supplements: I know "blank" is a good brand, but their 5-HTP is expensive. Does the brand matter for this? I take a bag of supplements for my particular condition that was recommended online. ... Read More

First of all, a word or two about breakfast smoothies and smoothies in general . . .  they have been the rage for years now, as they make a very convenient on-the-go meal or snack. However, they never worked for me until this year. My body does ... Read More

The word microbiome has gotten a lot of press in recent years. Your different body parts (the ones that are “open” to the external world) all have their own unique microbiome  – collections of organisms that live in your mouth, nose, lungs, skin, ... Read More

You may have heard about the Fasting Mimicking Diet (FMD), promoted by Professor Valter Longo, author of The Longevity Diet. Prof. Longo's research is all about aging – and more importantly, how to slow it down! Although Longo studies ... Read More