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Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Last week I talked generally about gastrointestinal disorders. Today I’d like to talk more specifically about irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS. IBS is more than just gas and bloating after meals. And it’s more than simply mild abdominal pains, poor digestion, etc. IBS is actually an inflammatory disorder of your GI tract that can…
GI Functional Disorders
All health starts in the gut. This is a mantra that was first echoed in Ayurvedic medicine 4000 years ago. This ancient healing tradition considered the gut as the primary source of disease. 4000 years later, with all of our advances in medicine, we have finally come full-circle to acknowledge that the ancients…
Choosing Healthy Cooking Oils
What’s wrong with seed oils? First, the bad news. This may be surprising, but I’m going to be blunt here. Canola, corn, soybean, palm, and vegetable oils are rancid, partially plasticized oils, and are terrible for our health. In fact, these oils are known as “RBD” oils because they are refined, bleached, and deodorized. This…
Top 9 Myths About Autoimmune Disease
One in 12 Americans has an autoimmune disease, and twenty percent of the population currently has an auto antibody.
Coach’s Corner: Coffee Lovers Rejoice!
I often get questions about coffee. Clients broach the subject with trepidation, sometimes almost whispering, “Do you think I need to give up coffee?” They are surprised when I say, “Probably not.” Coffee is a superfood. – Dr. Hartman I actually don’t have a problem with coffee, but there are caveats to the promotion of a…
Top 10 Myths About Heart Disease
Note: This article was updated (April 22, 2024). There is much new research on heart health and how we can mitigate the risk for heart disease. However, I often hear dated information about heart disease, some of which have even been debunked. Today, I’d like to shed light on the risk factors for heart disease…
Food and Mood Part 1: The Role of Inflammation in Anxiety and Depression
Food affects our mood; what we eat directly impacts how we feel. Mood disorders are on the rise. These include issues like anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and seasonal affective disorder. But many of us also have more mild mood instability, feel easily irritated, experience quick mood swings, or have a general sense of brain…
The Power of Fasting
Fasting has been a very popular topic in the media over the past several years, but is fasting really healthy for you? Or is it just the next health craze? Starting today, I’m going to dive into the topic of fasting, the health benefits, and the latest the science behind it. You’ll learn how…
Coach’s Corner: Enjoying Green Tea
Dr. Hartman has listed green tea as a powerful therapeutic food in many posts on this blog. It seems to be good for (almost) whatever ails you! Does his recommended therapeutic dose of 4-6 cups of green tea a day feel like a bridge too far? If you are looking for ways to add…
Cardiovascular Disease 2 of 4
Last week we started our discussion on cardiovascular disease, the number one killer in our country. We talked about many risk factors and the root causes of heart disease: inflammation, oxidative stress, and immune dysregulation. Today, we’ll look at the traditional markers for heart disease and see why these screening tools are inadequate for…
Hormone SERIES Cortisol 1 of 2: The King of All Hormones
Cortisol is the the king of all hormones. Ideally, I would have started discussing cortisol at the beginning of our hormone series, since it is at the top of the hormone hierarchy. However, most people focus on the third level of hormones, the sex hormones. So let’s set up our discussion by putting all of…
What Causes Those Dreaded Spring Time Allergies – And How to Ease Your Symptoms Naturally
You might be surprised to learn what the root causes are behind some of your seasonal sniffles!
