I was at a medical meeting in Chicago recently and learned some great new points. Hippocrates really was correct when he said: Let food be your medicine and medicine be your food. I’ll use the example of breast cancer, though almost any chronic disease has some basis in an inflammatory reaction. Breast
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March 8, 2012
7 Foods Ruining Your Health
Various non-profit and research organizations have released statements and informative literature on the top food allergens and intolerances that affect many Americans. Seven foods top the charts and although you may not be one among those diagnosed with a specific allergy, you may still unknowingly exhibit signs of intolerance or sensitivity –
January 16, 2012
With Supplements, You Get What You Pay For
Back in November I wrote a blog about the ‘big three’ supplements I recommend being a quality multivitamin/mineral, fish out and Vitamin D3. Let me expand upon that to push for ONLY PHARMACEUTICAL GRADE supplements. What does that mean? Pharmaceutical grade means at that all the nutrients and minerals are CHELATED, or
January 13, 2012
Diet for a New Year
“The Anti-Inflammation Diet” The anti-inflammation diet may have an imposing name, but it goes down easy. Mediterranean and traditional Japanese foods lead the pack in inflammation-lowering eating plans. They provide plenty of tasty options for the culinary minded, the casual cook and the restaurant eater, too. Inflammation is a normal immune-system response
November 14, 2011
IT’S SO CONFUSING, DO I NEED TO TAKE SUPPLEMENTS?
With so many ads and articles on vitamins and supplements, it’s impossible for most people to know what to believe. Here’s what I have told every patient of mine for the past 20 years. Take at least a pharmaceutical (chelated) multivitamin with minerals, extra vitamin D3 and fish/omega 3 oil. Why? Because
Today is November 1, the first day of American Diabetes Month. Very often I hear the question how can I avoid diabetes as I get older? The first step is to try to maintain and ideal body fat/body weight. If you have access to body fat testing, ideally men in their 30s
July 19, 2011
What you need to know about dietary supplements
Proper nutrition is an essential step to optimal overall health, but what if you’re not getting all the nutrients you need in your diet? You’re not alone — most people don’t. That’s why dietary supplements are so important.
April 27, 2011
Improving Your G.I. Health with Balanced Hormones
In many cases, you can improve and maintain GI health by avoiding certain foods. You should definitely avoid junk, or processed foods. These foods contain many unnatural chemicals — just take a look at the ingredient list on the food labels. When those chemicals are absorbed into your body, your immune system responds to them. It will either initiate an inflammatory response to get rid of them or try to store them somewhere in your body.
April 19, 2011
The Difference between Food Allergies and Sensitivities
Food allergies are tremendously overlooked; almost everyone is allergic to something. It may not be an obvious, severe allergy, but if you’re having trouble losing weight or feeling unwell or fatigued most of the time, a food allergy or sensitivity may be behind your poor health. Specific food allergy testing is crucial to determining what’s going on in your body because everything you put in your body affects how you feel.
April 15, 2011
Improving and Maintaining Your GI Health
You may be damaging your gastrointestinal (GI) health without realizing it and that may be causing a host of different medical problems. But there are many things you can do to repair a damaged gut and keep your digestive system healthy.
March 29, 2011
Understanding The Organic Difference
The word “organic” refers to the agricultural methods that farmers use to cultivate fruits, vegetables, grains, dairy products and meat. “Organic” practices are designed to conserve water and reduce environmental toxins and pollution. Not only do organic foods oftentimes taste better, they’re also a whole lot better for you – here are some reasons why...
March 23, 2011
Healthy Eating for a Healthy Gut
Everything you eat or drink is processed through your gastrointestinal (GI) system, so it’s clear that it’s a very important body system that has a major effect on your overall health. But what can you do to keep your GI system healthy? Chicago bioidentical hormones expert, Dr. Joseph Mazzei, shares his expertise on improving and maintaining your GI health.
March 21, 2011
Medical Mondays: How do I lower my triglycerides?
I had some lab work done last week and my doctor told me that my cholesterol and triglyeride levels were high. He prescribed me a statin drug to help control the cholesterol, but nothing for the triglycerides. My question is what changes can I make to my diet to help lower my triglycerides?
March 8, 2011
Changing Habits from Bad to Good
There’s no way to be thin without exercising. There’s no way to be your ideal weight without exercising. For 99% of people, there’s no way to eat yourself into health. You have to exercise in order to be your proper weight.