Coffee offers a long list of benefits. It’s good for the heart and liver, enhances cognitive and athletic performance, lowers depression, reduces the risk of type II diabetes and certain cancers, protects against Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, may extend lifespan—and more. But despite all those perks, coffee can cause digestive issues in some people due…
I take a probiotic every day, but not in pill or powder form. Instead, I get my daily dose from sauerkraut, a fermented vegetable packed with beneficial bacteria. It’s a staple in my “beast of a salad” and something I recommend eating regularly for optimal health. You can make your own sauerkraut if you’d like—Sally…
Back in the summer of 2012, I was approached by a 34-year-old male who was overweight and dealing with some health issues. He was planning to propose to his girlfriend, which meant a wedding in the near future, so he wanted to get in shape for the big day. Let’s call him Louis, after one…
The Best Oil for Health? It Depends! JP: I know you rank coconut oil very high. What about red palm oil? Dr. S: If you’re asking which oil is the best, I don’t have an answer—because I don’t know. You need a combination of them. Is one oil better than another? It depends on the…
If you’re looking to heal your gut, one of the most effective first steps is a Vitamin C Flush. This functional medicine protocol is a powerful yet gentle way to cleanse the digestive system and reduce harmful bacterial overgrowth, particularly Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori)—a bacteria that infects two-thirds of the population worldwide. I first learned…
If you want to optimize your health and well-being, one of the first places to start is your gut health. Many healthcare providers worldwide use a proven system called the 4R Program for Gastrointestinal Health. This method follows four key steps, each beginning with the letter “R”: ✅ Remove✅ Replace✅ Reinoculate✅ Repair Let’s break down…
Milk vs. Other Dairy: What’s the Difference? JP: You’re not a fan of milk, but you’re okay with other dairy products like cottage cheese and heavy whipping cream. Why is that? Also, what type of cottage cheese do you recommend—organic, low-fat, high-fat, or does it matter? Dr. S: It’s not that I dislike milk—I take…