Chronic disease is shortening our lifespan, destroying our quality of life, bankrupting governments, and threatening the health of future generations. Unfortunately, conventional medicine has failed to adequately address this challenge, and the prevalence of most chronic health problems continues to rise. In this article I explore why that is and outline a new approach to healthcare that would much more effectively tackle the chronic disease challenge.
All About Wine, Part 2: The Health Benefits and Risks
Do you know what’s really in a bottle of wine? Is wine healthy, or a health hazard? The first article in this wine series discussed how additives and commercialization have turned many wines into unhealthy processed foods. This article will explore whether traditional wine is as healthy as countless headlines today report. I’ll go through the beneficial components of wine, and then I will summarize the literature to see if the benefits of wine consumption outweigh the risks.
RHR: Will I Have to Follow This Diet Forever?
For those suffering from autoimmune diseases like Crohn’s disease, celiac disease, or other serious chronic illnesses, an elimination diet can be a powerful healing tool. But these diets can be really limiting and make eating with friends or going out to dinner extremely challenging. Today I’ll discuss diet restrictions and how often it is possible to reintroduce favorite foods after a period of time.
All About Wine, Part 1: The Evolution of Winemaking
Do you know what’s really in a bottle of wine? Is wine healthy, or a health hazard? In this series about wine, I will look at how wine has changed from its traditional form into a commercialized product, go through the benefits and risks of wine consumption, and share how to find high-quality wine. This first article will cover a brief history of wine and how wine has evolved into a processed product, not unlike the other processed and refined foods we see today.
RHR: Why B12 Deficiency Is Significantly Underdiagnosed
Vitamin B12 deficiency is much more common than statistics indicate, and it can have devastating consequences. It has been associated with everything from brain fog, cognitive decline, and heart disease to learning disabilities, infertility, and autoimmune disease. When you don’t have enough B12, it can affect virtually every system and tissue in the body. Despite this, B12 deficiency is rarely tested for—and even when it is tested, the lab results are problematic. Today I discuss the right way to get your B12 tested and how to treat it if you are deficient.
Environmental Toxins: Steps for Decreasing Exposure and Increasing Detoxification
Industrialized society has exposed us to thousands of toxins. Some are known to be harmful, while the effects of others are unknown. But there are steps you can take to protect yourself. Read on to learn how to decrease your exposure to toxins and increase your detoxification capacity.
