Unfortunately, there are a lot of ways to undermine the integrity of the gut lining: Not eating enough fiber, which starves the good bacteria responsible for repairing and maintaining the gut wall lining. Eating too much sugar, which feeds bad bacteria growth. Overdoing it on foods loaded with gluten, the protein found in many grains, […]
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Heavy Metals, Health and Weight Loss
You have a gene that instructs Methylenetetrahydrofolatereductase…. quite a mouthful! This enzymatic process drives a “methylation cycle”: see picture. More than 40% of the population has this genetic aberration. From being homozygous to heterozygous; from having the MTHFR A1298C or 677T or a bit of both: I thought I had my mind wrapped around this. And […]
Beware of the ‘New Year’ spell: 5 deadly diet mistakes to avoid
The New Year is fast approaching. I find myself reflecting on the positives and negatives of the year almost gone by. The amazing things. The things I ‘should have’ done. And the things I’m ‘going to do’. Health and weight loss are high on most people’s lists. Even mine. Even though I’ve transformed my […]
Lifestyle and Cancer
I’m in South Africa on a sudden trip. To all of you who graciously accepted being rebooked – thank you. To those of you who expressed your disappointment/ unhappiness – I so appreciate your trust and love. (Sincerely!!) Please feel comfortable with my associates looking after you – I trust my and my family’s health […]
O O O is for …[Not for shy people]
I had such a fabulous day yesterday. So glad to see my patients again and share in their progress. I have a couple ‘funny stories’ that relate to orgasms and an announcement. Read if you dare 😉 -Some patient stories connected to one BIG reason people get sick and old. -ORgasms… ORGasms… and more ORGASMS!!! […]
Advice from an 8 year old that got me off my lazy sorry
This time I fell, and FELL HARD… thank goodness for these words.. which will be good for you too Hello! I have to say that the last 2 weeks have been a blur. Below: My short story which will perhaps bring you a few happy tears. At least a smile. 3 things that are aging […]