EP 26: The Vicious Trap of Conditioned Food Sensitivity with Wendy Busse, MSc, RD
Have you ever thought about how your perceptions can significantly influence your body’s reaction to food? Food should be pleasurable, but unfortunately for so many people, it’s a source of fear, anxiety, and overwhelm. In our world of influencer marketing and Dr. Google, it’s no wonder we’re more confused than ever about what and how […]
Histamine Intolerance: Methylation, the Gut, & Copper
If you think you may suffer from histamine intolerance or Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS), then this post is for you. To learn more about Mast Cell Activation Syndrome and Histamine Intolerance, check out my podcast episode 29 with Dr. Beth O’Hara, the founder of MastCell 360. You can also find the Eat For Life […]
EP 25: Autism: Underlying Causes and Biochemistry with Dr. Judith Bowman
Autism is the fastest-growing developmental disability in the world. 2020 CDC statistics estimate that 1 in 54 children in the United States is born with autism spectrum disorder. That’s 1 in 37 boys and 1 in 151 girls. And epidemiological studies estimate a global prevalence of 1 in 132 children! What is happening to create […]
EP 24: Autism and Assumption of Competence with Dr. Vaishnavi Sarathy
Sound nutrition and equal education are the birthrights of every child. This is the rallying call that today’s guest Dr. Vaishnavi Sarathy bases her life’s work – confronting the false belief that children with disabilities are incompetent. She rightly believes that when we bring dignity and respect to all children, regardless of their assumed level […]
EP 23: Stress Intolerance and Pyrrole Disorder with Dr. Judith Bowman
Today, I brought Dr. Judith Bowman back on the show to talk about a little-known stress intolerant disorder that your doctor has likely never even heard of. It’s called Pyrrole disorder or Pyroluria. Pyrrole disorder is something I regularly test for in my clinic. It is typically seen in people of all ages and is […]
EP 22: Compassionate Approaches to Healing Addiction with Bryan Vasquez
What if we viewed addiction as a response to something, rather than the common viewpoint that someone is a lost cause and can’t get their life together? What if we embraced people with compassion and empathy, while also acknowledging that addiction is the result of a combination of genetics, who we are exposed to, trauma, […]
EP 21: Disordered Eating Recovery with Mindy Gorman-Plutzer
In honor of National Eating Disorder Awareness Week, I am so honored to share my very real and raw conversation about eating disorders with my friend, colleague, and eating disorder survivor Mindy Gorman-Plutzer. In this episode, Mindy and I share our own experiences with disordered eating and how the path to healing is one that […]
EP 20: Biochemical Imbalances that Cause Eating Disorders with Dr. Judith Bowman
In honor of Eating Disorder Awareness, I brought back my personal physician, Dr. Judith Bowman, to talk about the genetic, environmental, and biochemical causes of eating disorders. I spent over 25 years struggling with a disordered relationship to food and my body, making this topic very personal for me. If you’re currently struggling with disordered […]
EP 18: Why Behavior Change is So Hard with Dr. Perry Passaro
Well, it’s January and I have no words to describe all that we endured last year. After taking some much needed time for self-care, I’m invigorated to begin anew. That’s why I feel this episode is so important. This time of year is when we set new goals and do everything in our power to […]
Glutamine Versus Glutamate: Nutrients and Safety
Is glutamine supplementation safe? Are you concerned about possible side-effects? In today’s post, I explain what glutamine is, its effect on the brain and body, and why it’s not a safe nutrient for everyone. What is Glutamine? Glutamine is an amino acid used in the biosynthesis of proteins and is a major player in many […]
