The ketogenic diet has been a powerful tool for seizures forever. Longer even then the drugs to treat seizures that are commonly used. The unfortunate fact is that natural approaches to seizures are almost always the last tool recommended by neurologists, despite the fact that they typically perform better than medications. Maybe one of the […]
Over the decades one macronutrient or other has gotten beat up: fats, carbs, proteins. Sometimes it’s components within these food groups: eggs, red meat, potato chips, etc… But rarely do we pay attention to anything beyond the hype. Most of the controversy over foods that have been demonized has been taken out of context. Except potato […]
Patients who have reflux are almost exclusively given ulcer drugs with the rationale to block the development of cancer of the esophagus. The thinking is that is you can block the constant irritation of acid on the lining of the esophagus, which was not designed for high levels of acidity, you can stop the progression […]
Thyroid conditions are far too common. Mainstream medicine’s approach is to medicate with thyroid hormones. From my perspective, I’m always looking for why an incredibly important organ in the human body would just up and get lazy. If this was your heart that stopped working at 28, your doctors would be up in arms trying […]
For those of us without an addiction, it can be difficult to empathize with others who continue to make bad choices. But this is not just a matter of willpower. The brain is complex beyond any of our imaginings. The neurotransmitters and hormones that regulate our behaviors can be a driving force second to none. […]
