Preventing Heart Disease the Functional Medicine Way
I listened to a fascinating series of podcasts called the Longevity Roadmap offered by Dr. Mark Hyman and his Ultrawellness Center. In one episode, a group of specialists provided a short summary on the causes of cardiovascular disease, how to identify the root cause, adequate testing and ways to protect and support the heart using […]
Kicking off the New Year With Intent – Diet and Exercise
I’m sure many of us are happy to say goodbye to 2020 and have plans to kick off the new year with resolutions, lifestyle changes and programs to improve our well-being. I am not a fan of New Year’s resolutions as I always break them so I prefer to make small changes as I go. […]
5 Surprising Superfoods to Fight Diabetes
I hope you’ve read my earlier blogs on superfoods to fight diabetes/pre-diabetes. It’s good to know that there are many options out there to establish a healthy eating plan to control blood sugar/insulin and manage weight. Here are five more ordinary superfoods that are extraordinary for staving off/managing Types 2 diabetes. And even if you […]
Surprising Ways to Help Fight Diabetes
In my first blog of this series, I wrote about common herbs and spices for fighting diabetes. Here, I will highlight ordinary superfoods that are quite extraordinary for controlling glucose, insulin and staving off/managing Types 2 diabetes. Apple Cider Vinegar Did you know that drinking some apple cider vinegar before meals and at bedtime has […]
Hacking Your Heart & Preventing Diabetes – Dr. Rocky Patel Podcast Review
I’ve always been a fan of Dave Asprey’s Bulletproof Podcasts – he is probably the most famous biohacker that’s out there. On one of his earlier podcasts, his guest was Dr. Rocky Patel, a family physician who focuses on prevention and early detection and treatment of diabetes and heart attacks. He practices what he preaches […]
The Benefits of a Healthy Gut – Dr. David Perlmutter Podcast Review
This is a podcast from 2015 of Dr. David Perlmutter – he is well-known for his New York Times bestseller, ‘Grain Brain’, published in 2013. He is a board-certified neurologist and a Fellow of the American College of Nutrition. His key philosophy is around preventative medicine and he believes that diseases like Alzheimer’s, ADHD, MS, […]
Dr. Joel Kahn Podcast Review: Heart Health, Mitochondria & The Gut
I recently listened to one of the earlier podcasts by Dave Asprey (the Bulletproof Executive) on heart health where he interviewed Dr. Joel Kahn, a cardiologist and author of the best-selling book, The Whole Heart Solution. Dr. Kahn is a well-recognized clinician in the field of invasive, interventional and preventative cardiology and was awarded the […]
Tackling Coronavirus: How I Boost My Immune System
With Coronavirus dominating the headlines and being classified as a global pandemic, people are looking for natural ways to boost immunity and/or lessen the severity of cold and flu-like symptoms. My philosophy has always been prevention so here are some of the things I do to keep my immunity level functioning at its peak. Sleep […]
More Natural Ways to Boost Your Defense Against COVID-19
As a follow-up to my previous blog on boosting immunity, I’ve put together summaries of some recent articles on COVID-19 and managing our health during this crisis. Five powerful supplements for immunity This article highlights that the best line of defense against a viral infection is to boost immunity – in addition to a high […]
Webinar: Boosting Immunity During the Coronavirus Pandemic
With Coronavirus dominating the headlines and impacting our lives in ways we’ve not imagined, more people than ever are now looking for natural ways to boost immunity and manage their health and well-being through the pandemic. This webinar will highlight strategies on staying healthy and mentally sound during this difficult time. These health tips, backed […]