The One Diet That Can Cure Most Disease!
Nearly two weeks into the Institute for Functional Medicine approved ‘Elimination Diet’ and I already feel a world of difference with my body. Is it a placebo or is it actually working?
Diets! Are Any of Them Actually Healthy?
With a Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition from UT Austin, I have a very solid foundation of knowledge about the foods we eat and the role which nutrients play for our health. However, in most medical residency programs in the U.S., the focus seems to be on medications for specific diseases rather than avoiding medications altogether through proper eating habits.
You Are What You Eat!
After attending the first day of Functional Medicine continuing education, the take home lesson was to be mindful of what you put in your mouth. “Remove” foods that are causing harm. “Replace” the nutrients which are missing.
Vitamins & Supplements. Are They Safe?
Vitamin supplementation is a topic frequently asked during visits with the doctor. What vitamin should I be on? How can I get tested for vitamin deficiency?
