Despite enormous advances in modern food manufacturing, America’s health has never been worse. Consider these sobering statistics: 1 in 4 Americans is on one or more lifestyle-induced drugs, 25% of adults over 40 are on a statin for cholesterol, 87 million...
Summer barbecues, beach gatherings, and vacation celebrations are some of life’s greatest pleasures — but the food and drinks that often accompany them may be doing more damage than most people realize. Scientists studying the global rise in obesity and chronic...
Between 15 and 20 million Americans use proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) like Prilosec, Prevacid, and Nexium to treat heartburn, acid reflux, GERD, or peptic ulcer disease — generating nearly $14 billion in annual pharmaceutical sales. But here’s what most patients...
Swimsuit season rolls around and suddenly everyone is looking for a quick fix — crash diets, extreme calorie restriction, and the latest trending weight loss plan. For nutritionists and functional medicine practitioners, this is actually the most concerning time of...
Recent research suggests that America’s epidemics of obesity, heart disease, and diabetes may not be linked to any specific macronutrient — fat, protein, or carbs — but rather to the highly addictive properties of processed foods and their chemical flavorings....
For the past 60 years, conventional medicine has warned us that saturated animal fats cause heart disease and should be restricted in a heart-healthy diet. But informed health experts now know that we actually need 50–70% good fats for optimal cardiovascular health. A...
