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What Are Gluten Cross-Reactive Foods?

What Are Gluten Cross-Reactive Foods?

Did you know that there are foods that your body might think are gluten? It’s true! The process is called gluten cross-reactivity. If you eat gluten cross-reactive foods, you may feel all...

What Are Gluten Cross-Reactive Foods?

Did you know that there are foods that your body might think are gluten? It’s true! The process is called gluten cross-reactivity. If you eat gluten cross-reactive foods, you may feel all...

Sugar Alcohols vs. Sugar: What to Know

Sugar Alcohols vs. Sugar: What to Know

While they naturally occur in some foods, sugar alcohols are typically commercially synthesized sweeteners in processed foods as a low-calorie alternative to sugar. While sugar alcohols may have fewer calories...

Sugar Alcohols vs. Sugar: What to Know

While they naturally occur in some foods, sugar alcohols are typically commercially synthesized sweeteners in processed foods as a low-calorie alternative to sugar. While sugar alcohols may have fewer calories...

What is Hypoproteinemia and What to Do About it

What is Hypoproteinemia and What to Do About it

I’ve said a thousand times that getting enough protein in your diet is not just important– it’s crucial! Yet, what happens when you don’t get enough, and what is the...

What is Hypoproteinemia and What to Do About it

I’ve said a thousand times that getting enough protein in your diet is not just important– it’s crucial! Yet, what happens when you don’t get enough, and what is the...

What Health Experts Don’t Say About Fermented Foods

What Health Experts Don’t Say About Fermented F...

Kombucha, sauerkraut, kefir, pickles and other fermented foods are touted as a “must have” for a healthy gut and microbiome by almost every functional medicine and natural health expert. Yet,...

What Health Experts Don’t Say About Fermented F...

Kombucha, sauerkraut, kefir, pickles and other fermented foods are touted as a “must have” for a healthy gut and microbiome by almost every functional medicine and natural health expert. Yet,...

Restore Gut Health with 6 Herbs and Nutrients

Restore Gut Health with 6 Herbs and Nutrients

Your gut is the gateway to health. Nearly 80% of your immune system lives within it! Yet, every day, millions of people are struggling with leaky gut and other GI...

Restore Gut Health with 6 Herbs and Nutrients

Your gut is the gateway to health. Nearly 80% of your immune system lives within it! Yet, every day, millions of people are struggling with leaky gut and other GI...

The Powerful Benefits of ImmunoLin®

The Powerful Benefits of ImmunoLin®

What if I told you you could repair your gut and support your immune system simultaneously for optimal gut function? After years of research and experience in my clinic, I...

The Powerful Benefits of ImmunoLin®

What if I told you you could repair your gut and support your immune system simultaneously for optimal gut function? After years of research and experience in my clinic, I...

When to Get a Colonoscopy

When to Get a Colonoscopy

Colon cancer is one of the most prevalent types of cancer in the United States. Yet, it doesn’t have to be this way. Colon cancer is preventable, and screening for...

When to Get a Colonoscopy

Colon cancer is one of the most prevalent types of cancer in the United States. Yet, it doesn’t have to be this way. Colon cancer is preventable, and screening for...

Serotonin & The Gut: The Gut-Brain Axis

Serotonin & The Gut: The Gut-Brain Axis

Your body communicates in ways you aren’t even aware of. In fact, your brain and your gut talk to each other all the time through hormones and neurotransmitters. This is...

Serotonin & The Gut: The Gut-Brain Axis

Your body communicates in ways you aren’t even aware of. In fact, your brain and your gut talk to each other all the time through hormones and neurotransmitters. This is...

The Anti-Candida Diet: The Strongest Candida Ki...

If you struggle with Candida — or have stubborn and recurring Candida overgrowth – you’ve probably tried the Candida diet. I bet it worked, too. However, people often finish the...

The Anti-Candida Diet: The Strongest Candida Ki...

If you struggle with Candida — or have stubborn and recurring Candida overgrowth – you’ve probably tried the Candida diet. I bet it worked, too. However, people often finish the...

Does L-Glutamine Support Muscle Recovery After Exercise?

Does L-Glutamine Support Muscle Recovery After ...

If you’ve been around awhile you’ve heard me talk about L-Glutamine being the No. 1 weapon to repair a leaky gut. That’s because this powerful amino acid is your body’s...

Does L-Glutamine Support Muscle Recovery After ...

If you’ve been around awhile you’ve heard me talk about L-Glutamine being the No. 1 weapon to repair a leaky gut. That’s because this powerful amino acid is your body’s...

Common Autoimmune Diseases in Men

Common Autoimmune Diseases in Men

Autoimmune disease in men is not a topic that is discussed very often. Women generally are more prone to develop an autoimmune disease than men, and it’s pretty disproportionate. Statistics...

Common Autoimmune Diseases in Men

Autoimmune disease in men is not a topic that is discussed very often. Women generally are more prone to develop an autoimmune disease than men, and it’s pretty disproportionate. Statistics...

The Iodine & Hashimoto’s Question

The Iodine & Hashimoto’s Question

Is taking iodine good or bad for Hashimoto’s, and how much is safe to take? There is a lot of debate around this topic, and these are questions I get...

The Iodine & Hashimoto’s Question

Is taking iodine good or bad for Hashimoto’s, and how much is safe to take? There is a lot of debate around this topic, and these are questions I get...

Low-Dose Naltrexone for Autoimmunity?

Low-Dose Naltrexone for Autoimmunity?

Low-dose Naltrexone (LDN) has been touted as a panacea by many with autoimmunity. Whenever I speak on the topic of autoimmunity or thyroid health, it is often one of the...

Low-Dose Naltrexone for Autoimmunity?

Low-dose Naltrexone (LDN) has been touted as a panacea by many with autoimmunity. Whenever I speak on the topic of autoimmunity or thyroid health, it is often one of the...

4 Steps to Recover from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

4 Steps to Recover from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

In my book, The Autoimmune Solution, I walk you through my proven program to treat and reverse the full spectrum of inflammatory symptoms and diseases including CFS. My goal is...

4 Steps to Recover from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

In my book, The Autoimmune Solution, I walk you through my proven program to treat and reverse the full spectrum of inflammatory symptoms and diseases including CFS. My goal is...

Changing My Diet Reversed My Autoimmune Disease

Changing My Diet Reversed My Autoimmune Disease

When it comes to autoimmunity, there are a lot of myths floating around in the world of conventional medicine. One of these myths is that autoimmune disease cannot be reversed,...

Changing My Diet Reversed My Autoimmune Disease

When it comes to autoimmunity, there are a lot of myths floating around in the world of conventional medicine. One of these myths is that autoimmune disease cannot be reversed,...

The Benefits of Sweating & Detoxing Your Body

The Benefits of Sweating & Detoxing Your Body

Let’s talk about sweat. No one wants to have sweaty armpits or clothes at a business meeting or a dinner party. You likely wear antiperspirant deodorant, which blocks the sweat...

The Benefits of Sweating & Detoxing Your Body

Let’s talk about sweat. No one wants to have sweaty armpits or clothes at a business meeting or a dinner party. You likely wear antiperspirant deodorant, which blocks the sweat...

Understanding Your Thyroid Test Results

Understanding Your Thyroid Test Results

Your thyroid is a complex organ that wears many hats. Because of this, I often get asked a lot of questions. Some of the most frequent questions I get is,...

Understanding Your Thyroid Test Results

Your thyroid is a complex organ that wears many hats. Because of this, I often get asked a lot of questions. Some of the most frequent questions I get is,...

The Top 5 Cold Plunge Benefits

The Top 5 Cold Plunge Benefits

The benefits of a cold plunge range from reducing inflammation, supporting your immune system, helping with recovery, and promoting weight loss. I will explain why you should submerge yourself into...

The Top 5 Cold Plunge Benefits

The benefits of a cold plunge range from reducing inflammation, supporting your immune system, helping with recovery, and promoting weight loss. I will explain why you should submerge yourself into...

Is Gluten to Blame for Your Thyroid Condition?

Is Gluten to Blame for Your Thyroid Condition?

In my first book, The Autoimmune Solution, I explain the health hazards of gluten for those with autoimmunity. However, did you know that gluten is also particularly damaging and inflammatory...

Is Gluten to Blame for Your Thyroid Condition?

In my first book, The Autoimmune Solution, I explain the health hazards of gluten for those with autoimmunity. However, did you know that gluten is also particularly damaging and inflammatory...

What Is Liposomal Vitamin C & How It Works

What Is Liposomal Vitamin C & How It Works

Ascorbic acid, more commonly known as vitamin C, is known to offer numerous health benefits. Not only can it be found in foods like citrus fruits, berries, and cruciferous vegetables,...

What Is Liposomal Vitamin C & How It Works

Ascorbic acid, more commonly known as vitamin C, is known to offer numerous health benefits. Not only can it be found in foods like citrus fruits, berries, and cruciferous vegetables,...

What Happens When You Stop Taking Probiotics?

What Happens When You Stop Taking Probiotics?

How do you know if you need probiotics? Well, if there’s an imbalance between good and bad bacteria, that’s a good indicator. An imbalance in the microbiome can confuse your...

What Happens When You Stop Taking Probiotics?

How do you know if you need probiotics? Well, if there’s an imbalance between good and bad bacteria, that’s a good indicator. An imbalance in the microbiome can confuse your...

The 3 Levels of Infrared Light

The 3 Levels of Infrared Light

Infrared light has three different levels: near (NIR), mid (MIR), and far (FIR). Each level has their own distinct characteristics, frequency ranges, and benefits. Near-infrared light, mid-infrared light, and far...

The 3 Levels of Infrared Light

Infrared light has three different levels: near (NIR), mid (MIR), and far (FIR). Each level has their own distinct characteristics, frequency ranges, and benefits. Near-infrared light, mid-infrared light, and far...

What are Eggshell Membrane Collagen Benefits?

What are Eggshell Membrane Collagen Benefits?

My approach to chicken eggs is pretty straightforward: They may be inflammatory for those on the Autoimmune Spectrum® or with a full-blown autoimmune disease because they contain various bioactive compounds...

What are Eggshell Membrane Collagen Benefits?

My approach to chicken eggs is pretty straightforward: They may be inflammatory for those on the Autoimmune Spectrum® or with a full-blown autoimmune disease because they contain various bioactive compounds...

The 2 Surprising Causes of Leaky Gut

The 2 Surprising Causes of Leaky Gut

Your gut is an incredible part of your body. It’s where 80% of your immune system lives. Your gut also provides a pathway for nutrients to be absorbed into your...

The 2 Surprising Causes of Leaky Gut

Your gut is an incredible part of your body. It’s where 80% of your immune system lives. Your gut also provides a pathway for nutrients to be absorbed into your...

Sauna Detox: The Toxin Connection to Autoimmunity

Sauna Detox: The Toxin Connection to Autoimmunity

Avoiding toxin exposure is nearly impossible these days. They are virtually everywhere! Some are in food, others are environmental toxins. Even if you live a very “clean” lifestyle, you’re still...

Sauna Detox: The Toxin Connection to Autoimmunity

Avoiding toxin exposure is nearly impossible these days. They are virtually everywhere! Some are in food, others are environmental toxins. Even if you live a very “clean” lifestyle, you’re still...

Should You Try a Keto Diet if You Have Hashimoto’s?

Should You Try a Keto Diet if You Have Hashimot...

While everyone reacts differently to keto diets—or any diet for that matter—there are a few key factors to consider before jumping on the keto bandwagon if you have Hashimoto’s or...

Should You Try a Keto Diet if You Have Hashimot...

While everyone reacts differently to keto diets—or any diet for that matter—there are a few key factors to consider before jumping on the keto bandwagon if you have Hashimoto’s or...

10 Solutions for Hashimoto’s Fatigue

10 Solutions for Hashimoto’s Fatigue

Hashimoto’s is a reversible condition in which your immune system is attacking your thyroid by mistake. When the immune system attacks the thyroid, it triggers inflammation known as chronic lymphocytic...

10 Solutions for Hashimoto’s Fatigue

Hashimoto’s is a reversible condition in which your immune system is attacking your thyroid by mistake. When the immune system attacks the thyroid, it triggers inflammation known as chronic lymphocytic...

How Do I Know If I Have SIBO vs Candida?

How Do I Know If I Have SIBO vs Candida?

Diagnosing SIBO can be challenging because its symptoms vary so widely. SIBO can be so tricky that it’s often misdiagnosed as IBS. In fact, research suggests that 50% of those...

How Do I Know If I Have SIBO vs Candida?

Diagnosing SIBO can be challenging because its symptoms vary so widely. SIBO can be so tricky that it’s often misdiagnosed as IBS. In fact, research suggests that 50% of those...

Cooked Vegetables vs Raw Vegetables: Which is Healthier?

Cooked Vegetables vs Raw Vegetables: Which is H...

Your body breaks down and absorbs nutrients from raw vegetables and cooked vegetables in different ways. Cooked vegetables have a different nutrient quantity and quality than raw vegetables because heating...

Cooked Vegetables vs Raw Vegetables: Which is H...

Your body breaks down and absorbs nutrients from raw vegetables and cooked vegetables in different ways. Cooked vegetables have a different nutrient quantity and quality than raw vegetables because heating...

Is Plant-Based Collagen Really Collagen?

Is Plant-Based Collagen Really Collagen?

With Collagen Protein that contains grass-fed, pasture-raised bovine collagen, you can give your hair, skin, and nails the support they need to stay hydrated and look vibrant. If you want...

Is Plant-Based Collagen Really Collagen?

With Collagen Protein that contains grass-fed, pasture-raised bovine collagen, you can give your hair, skin, and nails the support they need to stay hydrated and look vibrant. If you want...

5 Reasons to Drink Green Juice if You Have a Leaky Gut

5 Reasons to Drink Green Juice if You Have a Le...

Are you struggling with leaky gut symptoms such as brain fog, mood imbalances, digestive issues, chronic fatigue, or autoimmune disease? Well, you’re not alone! Leaky gut is a major source...

5 Reasons to Drink Green Juice if You Have a Le...

Are you struggling with leaky gut symptoms such as brain fog, mood imbalances, digestive issues, chronic fatigue, or autoimmune disease? Well, you’re not alone! Leaky gut is a major source...

Reverse Your Thyroid Hair Loss

Reverse Your Thyroid Hair Loss

There I was, standing in front of my bathroom mirror brushing my hair when I noticed chunks of it coming out on my hairbrush. It was horrifying and depressing, after...

Reverse Your Thyroid Hair Loss

There I was, standing in front of my bathroom mirror brushing my hair when I noticed chunks of it coming out on my hairbrush. It was horrifying and depressing, after...

8 Must-Have Mood-Support Supplements

8 Must-Have Mood-Support Supplements

Everyone gets the blues or feels anxious sometimes. These are very reasonable reactions to the ups and downs of our lives. However, if you are living with mood imbalances as...

8 Must-Have Mood-Support Supplements

Everyone gets the blues or feels anxious sometimes. These are very reasonable reactions to the ups and downs of our lives. However, if you are living with mood imbalances as...

10 Prebiotic Foods For A Healthy Gut

10 Prebiotic Foods For A Healthy Gut

Chances are, you’ve heard about the importance of probiotics, the good bacteria that help support your gut balance. However, have you heard of prebiotics? These indigestible fibers feed your good...

10 Prebiotic Foods For A Healthy Gut

Chances are, you’ve heard about the importance of probiotics, the good bacteria that help support your gut balance. However, have you heard of prebiotics? These indigestible fibers feed your good...

How to Treat Eczema from the Inside Out

How to Treat Eczema from the Inside Out

Have you or someone you know dealt with itchy and dry skin that’s so irritating you scratch it until it bleeds? You might have tried all the creams and ointments,...

How to Treat Eczema from the Inside Out

Have you or someone you know dealt with itchy and dry skin that’s so irritating you scratch it until it bleeds? You might have tried all the creams and ointments,...

Your Lipid Panel Test: What Your Doctor Isn’t Telling You

Your Lipid Panel Test: What Your Doctor Isn’t T...

Out of all the topics related to cardiovascular disease, cholesterol is by far the most controversial and confusing. Cholesterol is a soft waxy substance that is manufactured in the body...

Your Lipid Panel Test: What Your Doctor Isn’t T...

Out of all the topics related to cardiovascular disease, cholesterol is by far the most controversial and confusing. Cholesterol is a soft waxy substance that is manufactured in the body...

Gluten, Leaky Gut, Gluten Intolerance, and Celiac Disease

Gluten, Leaky Gut, Gluten Intolerance, and Celi...

Now, more than ever, it’s important to support those with celiac disease AND anyone with a gluten intolerance or sensitivity. That’s because the prevalence of celiac disease and gluten intolerance...

Gluten, Leaky Gut, Gluten Intolerance, and Celi...

Now, more than ever, it’s important to support those with celiac disease AND anyone with a gluten intolerance or sensitivity. That’s because the prevalence of celiac disease and gluten intolerance...

Causes of Brain Fog & How to Get Rid of It

Causes of Brain Fog & How to Get Rid of It

Have you ever frantically looked for your glasses to only find out they were on your head the entire time? Maybe you’ve struggled to keep your focus, or feel like...

Causes of Brain Fog & How to Get Rid of It

Have you ever frantically looked for your glasses to only find out they were on your head the entire time? Maybe you’ve struggled to keep your focus, or feel like...

8 Foods to Repair Your Gut

8 Foods to Repair Your Gut

Repairing your gut is one of the most important steps to take in your autoimmune journey. It will not only improve your ability to absorb nutrients, it will also support...

8 Foods to Repair Your Gut

Repairing your gut is one of the most important steps to take in your autoimmune journey. It will not only improve your ability to absorb nutrients, it will also support...

Which Thyroid Medication is Best for Hashimoto’s

Which Thyroid Medication is Best for Hashimoto’s

To get a complete picture of a patient’s thyroid health and medication needs, I would order all of the thyroid tests listed below. I also included here the ranges for...

Which Thyroid Medication is Best for Hashimoto’s

To get a complete picture of a patient’s thyroid health and medication needs, I would order all of the thyroid tests listed below. I also included here the ranges for...

Breath Testing for SIBO: Does it Work?

Breath Testing for SIBO: Does it Work?

Do you think you have small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO)? Or perhaps you’ve been treated for it, or for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and you’re still experiencing symptoms. Diagnosing SIBO...

Breath Testing for SIBO: Does it Work?

Do you think you have small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO)? Or perhaps you’ve been treated for it, or for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and you’re still experiencing symptoms. Diagnosing SIBO...

7 Health Problems That Can Cause Anxiety

7 Health Problems That Can Cause Anxiety

Are you feeling overwhelmed? Do you experience panic attacks, anxiety, or depression? And do these feelings seem to come out of nowhere, unrelated to life events or what’s going on...

7 Health Problems That Can Cause Anxiety

Are you feeling overwhelmed? Do you experience panic attacks, anxiety, or depression? And do these feelings seem to come out of nowhere, unrelated to life events or what’s going on...

9 Foods to Eat for Brain Health

9 Foods to Eat for Brain Health

Taking care of your brain health is more important than ever. There are more than 9.9 million new cases of dementia each year worldwide, and this figure is projected to...

9 Foods to Eat for Brain Health

Taking care of your brain health is more important than ever. There are more than 9.9 million new cases of dementia each year worldwide, and this figure is projected to...

Why Fake Meat Is a Problem, Not a Solution

Why Fake Meat Is a Problem, Not a Solution

Food that is great-tasting, nutrient-dense, and satisfying is an important part of a healthy lifestyle. Recently, however, new alternatives to animal protein are making a big splash on the market,...

Why Fake Meat Is a Problem, Not a Solution

Food that is great-tasting, nutrient-dense, and satisfying is an important part of a healthy lifestyle. Recently, however, new alternatives to animal protein are making a big splash on the market,...

Men’s Gut Health: The 4 Most Common Problems

Men’s Gut Health: The 4 Most Common Problems

The American Academy of Family Physicians say that 38% of men go to the doctor only when they have symptoms that don’t go away on their own. What’s more, men’s...

Men’s Gut Health: The 4 Most Common Problems

The American Academy of Family Physicians say that 38% of men go to the doctor only when they have symptoms that don’t go away on their own. What’s more, men’s...

IV Hydration Therapy: What is it & is it Safe?

IV Hydration Therapy: What is it & is it Safe?

It seems more and more wellness businesses are offering some form of Intravenous therapy, such as vitamin or IV hydration therapy. You might be asking if these treatments are safe,...

IV Hydration Therapy: What is it & is it Safe?

It seems more and more wellness businesses are offering some form of Intravenous therapy, such as vitamin or IV hydration therapy. You might be asking if these treatments are safe,...

Nutrition Test: Are Your Vitamin Levels Optimal?

Nutrition Test: Are Your Vitamin Levels Optimal?

When was the last time you asked your doctor for a nutrition test, a measurement of the levels of vitamins and minerals in your blood? Vitamins and minerals are micronutrients...

Nutrition Test: Are Your Vitamin Levels Optimal?

When was the last time you asked your doctor for a nutrition test, a measurement of the levels of vitamins and minerals in your blood? Vitamins and minerals are micronutrients...

Diabetes: What EVERYONE Should Know

Diabetes: What EVERYONE Should Know

Diabetes is a major issue in the US, yet many people don’t know what it really is. That needs to change! Because it touches so many lives, everyone should know...

Diabetes: What EVERYONE Should Know

Diabetes is a major issue in the US, yet many people don’t know what it really is. That needs to change! Because it touches so many lives, everyone should know...

Gut Repair after Using NSAIDs

Gut Repair after Using NSAIDs

You likely have taken Advil (ibuprofen), Motrin, or other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) to relieve the occasional inflammation. You’re not alone. More than 30 million Americans use NSAIDS on any...

Gut Repair after Using NSAIDs

You likely have taken Advil (ibuprofen), Motrin, or other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) to relieve the occasional inflammation. You’re not alone. More than 30 million Americans use NSAIDS on any...

How To Get Alcohol Out Of Your System

How To Get Alcohol Out Of Your System

Social gatherings increase for many of you during this time of year. That could mean you celebrate with a glass of wine, gluten-free beer, or a holiday cocktail. I, too,...

How To Get Alcohol Out Of Your System

Social gatherings increase for many of you during this time of year. That could mean you celebrate with a glass of wine, gluten-free beer, or a holiday cocktail. I, too,...