Today I had a fascinating discussion with Drs. Walsh and Nelson regarding lifestyle. Did you know that being lonely is as harmful as smoking? We also talked about the importance of life purpose, the damage that unnecessary fear of food can inflict and other important aspects of connection, purpose and happiness. Dr. R's Fast Facts Importance of Optimism, Mindset, Purpose, Friendships on All Cause Mortality Researcher - Steven Cole, found that if people were lonely or socially isolated … [Read more...]
Dietary Oxalates – When “Healthy” Foods Harm You, with Sally Norton
Sometimes foods we think are healthy actually harm us. High FODMAP foods are a good example, as they can be harmful for those with IBS and IBD. High oxalate foods can also be a problem and are contained in some seemingly healthy foods. Today we dig into the details regarding oxalates with Sally Norton, who is an authority on this topic. Dr. R's Fast Facts Oxalates are compounds found in many foods, found in air pollution, and as a result of metabolism They can become problematic in … [Read more...]