Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine
Intermittent fasting is a fancy way of saying skipping meals! It has been popularized recently as the latest trend. Let’s talk about why, in general, fasting is a good thing and how you can do what I call “Regular Person Fasting” to achieve the same results in a more sustainable manner than skipping meals! When it comes to weight loss,…
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The debate about soy continues! With so many opinions, and depending mainly on the health condition, it’s hard to tell if the highly regarded source of protein is good or bad. Why is soy controversial in the first place? In the 1990’s the globe awoke to a massive trend in low fat, fat free, and anything that contained high levels…
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As someone who loves a great pun, I am ‘BIAN’ excited to announce an incredible new collaboration! I have recently accepted a position on the Medical Advisory Board of an incredibly innovative new Wellness Center in River North. Boka Group founder Kevin Boehm combined forces with some of the top doctors, chefs, and wellness experts in the Midwest to create…
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You’re probably thinking, ‘what on earth is an alligator pear?’ Well, it is the beloved and wildly popular avocado. The subject of many conversations lately – from guac to toast – the avocado is a widely discussed and wildly diverse in it’s use! Avocados have been around since about 7000BC, but they’ve only been cultivated since about 750 BC. Many…
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You know the term, and you’ve probably whispered if not yelled the term in the course of your life. That point of no return, where nothing is pleasant, nothing is enjoyable, until you EAT SOMETHING!! That’s what is affectionately known as: ‘hangry.’ So what exactly is happening? Believe it or not, ‘hangry’ is an actual term. When you get hungry,…
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Summer is finally here! With summer comes the plethora of farmer’s markets, fresh produce, and some of our favorite fruits! What you may not be thinking of is what goes into that favorite slice of watermelon, or that juicy spring peach. Traditional methods of farming use fertilizers, pesticides, and anti-mold sprays that are extremely toxic to the human system. We…
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