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Meditation: Precision Medicine for the Brain and Body
Have you heard of this cool thing called meditation? As someone who has fixed a cup of tea and sat down to get quiet on a daily basis for the past few decades, I am a total convert on the benefits of meditation. And science is finally catching up to what we’ve known about meditation…
Read MoreSugar and Brain Health: How to Keep Your Marbles As You Age
We all know that sugar is not good for the waistline. But do you know the effect sugar has on your brain health? Sugar is perhaps the best-known offender when it comes to your ability to think, learn, and remember—and develop stroke and dementia, including Alzheimer’s. Eating more sugar doubles your risk of cognitive impairment.1 Too…
Read MoreFood as Precision Medicine
Imagine a world where you don’t need to count calories or obsess over food. Imagine a world where you’re not caught between retreating to the couch or spending hours at the gym. Finally, imagine a world where you’re not feeling shame, punishment or restriction when it comes to the food you eat. In this short…
Read MoreCould The Gut-Brain Axis Hold The Secrets To Radically Transform Your Health?
Do any of these sound familiar? Do you struggle to lose weight? No matter what you do, the scale won’t budge? Do you feel that your thinking is “foggy”, that it lacks focus or clarity? Do you feel anxious, wake up at 4 a.m. ruminating over a problem, or feel burned out? Do you walk…
Read MoreNourishing the Brain Body on the Today Show with Maria Shriver
I had the great honor and privilege to launch my new book, Brain Body Diet, on the Today Show with Maria Shriver.
Read MoreWomen and Addictive Tendencies: Food and Alcohol
We live in a culture of partial truths when it comes to food and alcohol. We tend to exaggerate our assets and minimize our liabilities. I used to do it too. I would go out on a Friday night and feel like a rock star after a few drinks, and not be honest about the…
Read MoreStroke, Toxins, and Women
You may never think of stroke. You may not think you’re at risk, that it’s a problem that occurs in older people, like grandparents. Certainly, it’s not a health risk for you. Turns out that strokes are on the rise among millennials. According to the Centers for Disease Control, strokes among women ages eighteen to…
Read MoreTesting Your Adrenal Hormones at Home
Many people ask me about self-testing for hormone imbalances. Doing these tests can be insightful and shed light on any particular issues. At-home testing is just one way to take the reins over your medical destiny, learn about the state of your general health, glean important information about how to alter your lifestyle to impact…
Read MoreScreening Recommendations for Chronic Disease
Quick blog today to review the screening recommendations from the US Preventive Services Task Force. I often get asked how often someone should get their Pap smear or blood sugar checked. I don’t agree with all of their recommendations, but I appreciate that the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force is an independent, volunteer panel of…
Read MoreWhy Can’t I Lose Weight and Keep It Off? (Hint: It’s Not Your Fault)
Have you tried every diet imaginable, and still find it hard to lose weight? Or maybe you lose weight, only to gain it back within a few months? Chances are your metabolism is broken. A broken metabolism is intertwined with what I call hormone misfires, which make you store fat no matter what diet you…
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