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…