Do you feel super tired, lethargic and (dare I say) a bit lazy this time of year? Do you crave warm, richer foods and cozy evenings spent curled up on…

As I write this post, there is a noticeable “nip” in the air, a change in sunlight, and that familiar feeling of introspection that comes with the shift from summer…

Throughout the past three decades of counseling thousands of patients on various aspects of nutrition,  it has become very clear that for many people a healthy breakfast or a quick…

There is a tidal wave of information going around right now about ways to strengthen your immune system. Some of that information, like getting enough Vitamin C, eating well, and…

Over the past several weeks, I have received many inquiries from folks interested in ways they can “boost” their immune system. For every person I’ve spoken with, each had a…

Ginger is one of the most popular and beloved spices of people throughout the world. Whether it’s enjoyed in a spicy Indian curry, a crunchy Asian stir fry, or as…

The healing power of congee—a simple, slow cooked white rice porridge—presents a bit of a mystery to most health-conscious Westerners (including health care practitioners). I can’t tell you how many…

Spring is certainly in “full bloom” here in Southern California, and there is amazing beauty springing up everywhere. Waterfalls and creeks are flowing abundantly, birds are chirping, and my tortoises…

Most of us are familiar with the health benefits of probiotics, but prebiotics—the indigestible fibers that provide food for their probiotic cousins—are an often-under-appreciated nutritional powerhouse. Today’s post will give…

Article Update, February 2020: Yale-Harvard Research Team Finds that the Nervous System is Key to Fighting Gut Infection. Fascinating new research has come to light about the role the nervous…