Monthly Insights
The Latest on Vitamin D Supplementation (August 2023)
Through all my research and conversations with various physicians, the topic of vitamin D seems to be a hot topic. Even when I had COVID, colleagues suggested I take extra vitamin D, as it’s a part of the “COVID cocktail.” Almost all tissues in the body have vitamin D receptors, leading to the idea that […]
The Nutritional Benefits of Chia Seeds (June 2013)
Do you remember the commercial with the Chia Pet? I sure do. We are talking about the same seeds. Chia seeds have been around for a long time but seem to be the latest craze. They are an edible seed and come from an edible […]
Understanding SIBO (Small Intestine Bacteria Overgrowth) and the Dietary Management of it (May 2013)
How many of you are familiar with the term SIBO? I know clients bring this term up to me once they are diagnosed with it. SIBO which is also known as Small Intestine Bacteria Overgrowth affects can be responsible for up to the 84% of […]
Supplements and Gluten, aka: wheat (April 2013)
Ever wonder if the supplements or medications you are taking contain gluten? I know this concern comes up with clients that I see who have Celiac Disease. Celiac Disease is intolerance to Gluten. Did you know that accidental gluten can be in certain drugs? Labeling […]
What is Diabulimia? (March 2013)
Have you heard this term before Diabulimia? It is an eating disorder merging individual with Type 1 diabetes (those on insulin) with bulimia. These patients must take insulin in order to metabolize glucose (sugar) and these patients will intentionally skip their doses of insulin or […]