Is there really such a thing as a Food Addiction? I know from my academic studies of addiction that there are basically 5 addictions: 1) Drugs and alcohol, 2) Sex, 3) Gambling, 4) Work, and 5) Food. Here’s where I might be nit-picky, but I’m trying to make a point: People who are food addicts […]
There are 9 fundamentals, keys, or strategies that we utilize in helping patients and clients to achieve optimal health and quality of life. As a doctor who practices Functional Health and Wellness, it is NOT my intent to treat medical conditions from the outside-in, but rather to restore health from the inside-out. These are […]
I LOVE the benefits of exercise, but I’d be lying if I said that I loved TO exercise. I always feel better afterwards, but I can’t say that I TRULY enjoy it. That’s why when I exercise (and I do so 5-6 times per week) I want to get the most out of it, in the […]
I often say that the secret to a great life is to figure out how to have a great day, then just repeat that. Nothing is more important to me than my relationship with God, and I know that the quality of my day is going to be a direct reflection of how it […]
I am NOT a fan of statin drugs. I believe they are one of the most over-prescribed drugs out there. Indeed, 25% of the population over 45 is taking them. From everything I’ve read, only about 2% of the population who have a specific genetic profile would benefit from statin drugs. The rest take them […]