Have you thought that it is healthy to restrict sugar? Restrict fat - or only saturated fat? Restrict salt? Restrict calories? Do you live by reading labels and rejecting items with too much sugar or fat per serving? Are you on guard against something that might harm...
Nutrition
Ketosis Myths and Truths
Ketogenic diets, raspberry ketones, and all things fat-burning are all the rage. What is the truth about your metabolism and ketones? When I was in Naturopathic Medical School, the Atkins diet was making a come-back. Originally developed in the 1960's by the...
But I’m doing everything right!
Why is my diet and exercise program not working? When we see the stunning results from the before-and-after pictures, we want that for ourselves. We want the dramatic shrinking in girth from the new diet. We want the toned arms and rippled abs from the exercise...
Blame it on Sugar
Blame it on Sugar "Sugar more addictive than drugs like heroin and cocaine." You've heard that, right? All our health issues are now blamed on sugar, if you believe the health gurus. Sugar is purported to be at the bottom of the obesity epidemic. And diabetes and...
Carbonated Water – benefit, burp, or bloat?
I am a fan of carbonated water, so I had to find out if I am harming myself by drinking it. I have developed ideas of why I may crave it, so I set myself to checking it out. What is it? Carbonated water is also called fizzy water or sparkling water. It is simply water...
Vitamin D3 – a mass experiment?
Vitamin D3 - a mass experiment? When nearly all patients who come to me are concerned about their vitamin D levels and are taking thousands of units a day, I have to wonder what new fad has swept the health field and what we will discover years into this mass...
Holiday Eats and Treats
Holiday Eats and Treats At gatherings, people have asked me for my recipes. I have to admit, one of my hobbies is to collect and try out healthy and delicious recipes. And, of course, they are gluten-free. So in the spirit of giving, I am sharing my favorites of this...
Greatest Predictor of Longevity
What in your lifestyle can predict how long you will live? Is it: eating a clean diet with proper amounts of nutrients maintaining your ideal body weight exercising the right amount and in the right way If you said all of them, or two of the three, can you rank...
Your Own Halloween Treats
I love Halloween and dressing up in costumes and having fun. Here I am years ago as the 24 carrot woman. Do you see my necklace made of carrot slices? Of course, it is a play on the idea of 24 carat gold. Fun? What is your fantasy dress-up or costume this year?...
DandyBlend
Instant Herbal Beverage with Dandelion How to start the day? A cuppa DandyBlend! That's how Dr. Cheryl does it! Read my story here. full-bodied richness no caffeine no acidity no bitterness gluten-free DandyBlend Benefits Caffeine free, no acidity, not bitter. It is...