The Vitamin K2 heart disease link is intriguing. Just as the calcium in hard water can clog pipes and ruin your dishwasher and sprinklers, calcium can be incorrectly deposited in the lining of our arteries. Calcium in the arteries is part of Atherosclerosis - hardening of the arteries. When arteries become narrow, hard, or inflexible, blood pressure increases to push blood through those narrow channels. This results in high blood ... Keep Reading >
Vitamins and Minerals
5 Differences Between Fish Oil and Cod Liver Oil
I'm often asked about differences between fish oil and cod liver oil. Which is best? Both have anti-inflammatory EPA-DHA, but there's more to know before buying. Eating oily fish such as wild salmon and sardines twice a week is important but it makes sense to supplement a small amount of Omega 3's as well. So, Fish Oil or Cod Liver Oil? One thing is true for both. Quality counts! The brand, the processing method and ... Keep Reading >
5 Ways Vitamin D Can Save Your Life
Vitamin D can save your life? Yes! It really can.... Vitamin D is THE vitamin superstar, affecting so much more than bones and teeth. The brain, immune system, hormones, cancer prevention and gene expression all rely to some extent on Vitamin D. You may be surprised at my list below of 5 life-saving areas requiring optimal D3 levels. Vitamin D has been called "one of the simplest solutions to wide-ranging health problems". Why ... Keep Reading >
Paleo Calcium Deficiency (Am I Getting Enough Calcium?)
Getting enough calcium on Paleo may not be a sure thing. We hear that calcium is plentiful in the Paleo Diet but it doesn't always add up for me and others do struggle with paleo calcium deficiency. Even with lots of leafy greens and canned salmon... What are the best sources of calcium on a Paleo Diet? Should I be taking a supplement? There's a list of calcium food sources for you below. We'll get there in a minute But first... ... Keep Reading >
Are Premium Supplement Brands Worth the Price?
I'm frequently asked if the premium supplement brands I carry are really worth the price and why these brands don't look familiar. Most of us are wary of brands such as Centrum, but beyond that, we're generally reliant on advertising and product display. Doctors don't usually know the differences between formulas any more than grocery clerks do. Premium supplement brands rarely sell through retailers. They're meant to ... Keep Reading >
9 Causes of Hypothyroidism You May Not Know
What if your thyroid gland is not the problem? Are there other causes of hypothyroidism? Is hypothyroidism the problem or the symptom? If you're always tired or complain of chronic fatigue, your doctor may suggest lifelong thyroid medication. Thyroid levels are easy to test, and "the solution" is easy to prescribe. Doctors don't have time to puzzle out clues as to the source of the low thyroid. They want to help you ... Keep Reading >
Lymphocytes Nutrient Test
Wow! Wow! OK, did I say wow yet? I just ran a blood test from Spectracell Labs and am just amazed at my results. This lab has a unique test of lymphocytes (isolated from your blood), challenged for their ability to respond with immune strength, and challenged again for their antioxidant capacity. Individual vitamins and minerals are tested for their ability to grow in an isolated medium, ... Keep Reading >
Fermented Foods; Kraut, Kimchi, Kefir and Kvass: PODCAST
Dive into the recipes and science of easy fermented foods at home in this podcast featuring Lisa Herndon of Lisa's Counter Culture. Full of probiotics and flavor, fermented foods and beverages are the historical way to get our benficial bacteria and many vitamins. Lisa and I discuss using Pickl-It jars for better outcomes and food safety too. These jars provide a greater level of confidence in the saftey of your culture and are easy ... Keep Reading >
My Most Popular Supplements and How To Select Them: PODCAST
People frequently ask about the most popular supplements in my clinic. I've been a health practitioner since the 1980's, and a patient since the 1970's, so I've worked with hundreds of supplements and companies. In this podcast I'll review some of the most helpful supplements in my practice at the Diet & Health Center in San Antonio, Texas. Listen to what you might need, what you might not need, and how to judge supplement ... Keep Reading >
Why Real Salt Is So Important
One of the diet rules we all "know" is that salt is bad for us. So why is real salt so important? Can it be a key to health recovery? Salt was one of the earliest trade items and helped establish trade routes and villages all over the world. It was often used as money. Salt was traditionally used to preserve food. It's value was in allowing meats and vegetables to be salted and stored for later consumption, a huge ... Keep Reading >