The Food-Hormone Connection – Part III Estrogen

With this week’s snow I am sending wishes for warmth and shelter to any of you in the NY and NJ area still affected by Hurricane Sandy.  I also hope each of you and your families were safe through the storm and are recovering well.This week’s newsletter is...

Reducing Stress Levels With Food? Here’s How You Can Do It

It’s fall!  At every change of the season I have a few days where I feel a little sad that one is ending, but as soon as the next one starts I’m reminded of all the good things that come with it.  Fall is cozy.  It’s a time for warm drinks, soups,...

Digestion Demystified – Part III

In Part I of Digestion Demystified, I covered how your digestive health powerfully influences your overall health.  Then, in Part II, the 3 key elements of healthy digestion: hydrochloric acid, enzymes and gut flora.  Today I’m sharing all the tips you’ve...

Digestion Demystified – Part II

You may be wondering…how do you know if your digestion is running well?     In Part 1 of Digestion Demystified, I outlined the many ways your digestive system influences your overall health: A first-line protective layer from any harmful organisms in the food you eat...

Digestion Demystified – Part 1

As a naturopathic doctor, I always look to treat the root cause of your health concern or imbalance.  If I were to pick one system that influences your body’s overall health more than any other major system, it would be easy: your digestive system.   Over half of your...