Have you ever enjoyed a delicious pizza right before bed, only to be woken up later by a burning sensation in your chest? That’s acid reflux in action. Reflux happens when stomach acid creeps up into your esophagus, causing heartburn and discomfort. While it's common, it’s not normal if it happens f...

Afternoon "Food Baby" Every Day? It Could Be SIBO—Here’s What You Need to Know

Do you feel bloated, sluggish, and uncomfortable after lunch every day? You might think it’s just a “food baby,” but it could be something more serious—SIBO.

What is SIBO?

SIBO stands for Small Intestine Bacterial Over...

This will be a little bit of a rant, so please be forewarned.

We are in San Diego for a family vacation (and escape from 110 degrees back home in Arizona). We thought we'd treat the kiddos to Sea World, something I remember doing when I was a kid.

I know there has been controversy around Sea World...

We all know that our mouths serve as a gateway to our digestive and respiratory systems. But the connection between oral health and overall health is much more profound. It can reflect signs of systemic, underlying conditions such as:

1. Cardiovascular Health

Studies have shown a link between g...

While we don't have a "cure" for eczema, we know a lot about what causes it, and it is tied to gut health.

I had eczema on and off my entire life. I’d get a little patch on my hand, or on my face, or on my arm and after a couple of weeks, it would go away. I had been on antibiotics throughout my lif...

A question I often get is, “So, how much protein do I need?” This is often followed by, “Is it healthier to be vegan or vegetarian?”

To answer the first question, it depends. As we grow older, our bodies gradually decline in muscle mass and strength. After the age of 35 or 40 for instance, we lose ...

Fatigue is a common complaint I hear from my clients. There are many causes of fatigue, ranging from poor sleep, low thyroid, low cortisol, toxicity and stress to inflammation, anemia, depression, hormonal imbalances and nutritional deficiencies. One factor that is often overlooked that is linked to...

From one holiday to the next, I’m loving the fall! It can be hectic though, no doubt about it. That’s why I highly recommend planning (and delegating) as much as possible. There is no reason you need to do it all.

Especially when it comes to making Thanksgiving dinner. Fortunately, my hubby loves t...

I LOVE Halloween. Dressing up, taking the kids trick-or-treating, carving pumpkins, watching scary movies, all of it. What I don’t love is the idea of tons of candy coming into our home.

Here are a few things I do each year to help us navigate the treats because we want to be able to indulge with...