Coffee is a Bitter I tell my patients that good quality black coffee is a great (bitter) addition to their diets as long as they don’t have anxiety, insomnia, or Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). But moderation is also very important here, and adverse reactions should never be ignored. Depending on the source, you can find…
You’ve been on the pill for years. It’s cut down your cramps, evened out your moods, and lightened your menstrual flow. And yeah, it’s kept you from getting pregnant, too. A godsend, right?
80% of your immune system resides in the gut. If your immune system is attacking itself—whether it’s the thyroid with hashimoto’s, the joints with rheumatoid arthritis, or the brain with MS
You lumber through the day on little sleep, completely exhausted. You manage to make your way through, hoping for a better night’s rest that evening.
Growing up in Iran, “gluten free” was unheard of. In my family, bread was an essential part of every meal. I admired the elegant beauty of Iranian wheat fields—creamy and slender, dancing
Weighing in at less than an ounce, the walnut-sized adrenal glands are miniature miracles for our livelihood. They will fight tooth and nail to get the body what it needs, but the moment they’re feeling overworked and underpaid, they will just as easily orchestrate a strike. Situated atop each kidney, the pyramid-shaped glands divide…
What’s the universal complaint I hear from my patients? “I’m tired.” Burn out and fatigue can range from simple tiredness in the morning to feeling like leaving bed is a victory. There are dozens of reasons why someone might be chronically exhausted. Most of them can be traced back to core bodily malfunctions. This post outlines…