Get help using this information to become healthier. Get your personalized plan for optimizing your gut health with my new book. Healthcare providers looking to sharpen their clinical skills, check out the Future of Functional Medicine Review Clinical Newsletter. In Case You Missed It On Monday, we discussed how to resolve chronic hives. On Wednesday's podcast release, we spoke with … [Read more...]
Is Red Meat Bad For You?
Red meat is often vilified as being unhealthy, artery clogging, cancer promoting, etc.… However, a recent meta-analysis has found that it might be unhealthy behaviors that accompany red meat consumption that are responsible and not the red meat itself. Let’s discuss. Dr. R's Fast Facts Health risk factors associated with meat, fruit and vegetable consumption in cohort studies: A comprehensive … [Read more...]
Health News Reviews: Updates on Low FODMAP Diets, Fasting, Gene-Tailored Diets, Leaky Gut, Parasites, and Paleo Versus Mediterranean Diet
Another episode of health news reviews, including updates on: Low FODMAP diet Exercise and your microbiota Fasting and metabolism Gene-tailored diets Paleo versus Mediterranean diets Fat and leaky gut Worms and intestinal health Parasites and probiotics Get help using this information to become healthier. Get my free gut health eBook. Healthcare providers … [Read more...]
Staying Objective About Your Health in a Polarized World
In this week’s Health News Reviews podcast I answered a question I’m often asked: “How do you stay objective in such a polarizing world?” Remaining objective in a world of sensational media is important, especially as functional medicine expands its reach. I also examine recent studies and what they actually mean for you. Get help using this information to become healthier. Get a free gut … [Read more...]
What is the Best Dietary Recommendation for Rheumatoid Arthritis?
Expert recommendations can sometimes be based on limited review of current scientific literature. We examine an example in the form of a claim about what diet is best for rheumatoid arthritis and break down how to tell the difference between a scientifically-backed suggestion and expert opinion. If you need help with digestion, click here. To be notified when my print book becomes … [Read more...]