A few weeks ago, my clients Heather and Gary brought me a jar of homemade pickles. They got the recipe from Once Upon A Chef, and I must say, those pickles were tasty! I put them in my beast of a salad every day, and when there were no more left, this is what I…
Things get busy—and potentially stressful—when kids head back to school. I’ve got three kids (one in grade school, one in high school, and one in university), and my wife is a teacher. That means I need to keep my crew strong and resilient. In addition to a solid foundation of nutrition, exercise, and sleep, a…
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…
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 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…
Many moons ago, when my wife and I only had one toddler running around, we took a trip to Cuba for a week. We had a great time, but after we left, Cuba didn’t leave me! For almost an entire month, anything I ate or drank went in one end and came out the other—fast….