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The Carnivore Diet Approach – Good, Bad, or Indifferent

I am providing a little commentary on the Carnivore Dietary approach that has lately caught some people's attention. This does not mean that I am promoting a Carnivore Diet for everyone. Several people in my practice are utilizing a carnivore diet as an interventional...

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Addressing Modifiable Risk Factors to Support Immune Health

Addressing Modifiable Risk Factors to Support Immune Health

Addressing Modifiable Risk Factors to Support  Immune HealthDuring a time when people are stocking up on hand sanitizer and face masks to bolster their external defenses against viruses and other pathogenic microbes, it’s also important to consider ways to reinforce...

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Gluten Sensitivity

Gluten Sensitivity

Gluten SensitivityGluten is a complex protein. It is a BIG protein made up of a lot of peptides, not a singular entity that is easy to assess. It is not digestible by humans and can create a real mess for many. It is primarily found in wheat, barley, and rye. This...

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Grief…

Grief…

Grief...This is something that we all must go through at some point in our lives, often multiple times if we ourselves live long enough. As we get older we expect to experience it more frequently as our grandparents, parents, siblings, and friends age. Death is the...

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Food Sensitivity and Reactions

Food Sensitivity and Reactions

Food Sensitivity and ReactionA common misconception that I noticed a lot of people have is that Food Sensitivities only cause GI symptoms like bloating and loose stools. Many people believe they don’t have issues with any foods because their Gut feels fine....

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Cholesterol: Myths & Reality

Cholesterol: Myths & Reality

Cholesterol: Myths & RealityThere is a lot of confusion about these little molecules.  The one clear thing is that almost every doctor wants to drop the total cholesterol as low as possible and to take the LDL down to nearly nonexistent. LDL:  The “Bad...

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