Health and Fitness

People often assume that because I’m a Doctor of Naturopathy, I’m “anti-medicine.” They imagine that I always choose herbs over hospitals, green drinks…

Disease prevention is far superior to the best treatments. By the time a serious illness is diagnosed, treatment can be complex, costly, and disruptive. That’s why regular health screenings are so important – especially after age 60, when risks for heart disease, cancer, and other chronic…

Sleep is a mysterious process for many older adults. When we are babies, we sleep… well, like babies. As younger adults, we could doze peacefully with a rock concert going on outside our window. Then, in our 50s and 60s, strange things start to happen. Our internal clock “shifts” and we may find ourselves falling asleep after dinner and waking up at 4 in the morning…

For decades, I hid a problem that I never talked about… and the holidays only made it worse. As a dietitian, I knew what I was “supposed” to be doing. But no matter how hard I tried, I couldn’t stop myself from eating the sugary comfort foods that kept piling on the weight – especially…

Aging. It happens to us all, if we are lucky enough I suppose. The effects of aging are unavoidable. So, it is in our best interest to confront our aging bodies and educate ourselves about the changes that occur. While there is nothing we can do…

If you’re a woman over 50, you already know the holidays hit differently now. Not just emotionally. Physically. One minute you’re buying gifts and juggling end-of-year deadlines; the next, you’re wiped out, and standing in your kitchen staring at yet another plate of cookies…

At an online summit I hosted, I interviewed 15 women who found relief from their menopause symptoms by making simple diet and lifestyle changes. These women did not accept hot flashes, weight gain, and lack of energy…

Getting older is a privilege that many people want in their own lives. You get to see society advance, your children grow up, and you may even get to accomplish your dreams. Many things we want to do in life have to wait until we’re older…

In the realm of your being, where thoughts dance and play,Lies the secret to health in a curious way.For your mind and your body are partners, you see,What one may believe, the other will be. When illness comes knocking, don’t tremble or hide,It’s a whisper within you, a teacher inside.It says, “Dearest traveler, something’s amiss,Look […]

As a probiotic, Kefir is often used to treat all kinds of stomach problems. In addition, some people use kefir to renew their healthy bacteria after using antibiotics. Dr. Perlmutter’s assertion that foods like kefir can help our brains to stay healthy was the final straw. I knew that I had to try to make my own kefir. Here’s a quick summary of how to make kefir…