The Surprising Connection Between a Migraine and Risk of Diabetes
If you pay any attention to debates on any scientific subject, you’re bound to hear the term correlation does not imply causation. This commonly used phrase suggests that an observed correlation between two variables does not mean there is a cause and effect relationship between the two. Two commonly cited examples of this are: Ice […]
The Dangers of Energy Drinks (how to boost energy naturally)
I’ve watched hundreds of health trends and fads come and go over the years. Generally, they don’t do much good, but most of them are relatively harmless. But every now and then, a dangerous trend catches on and leaves a trail of destruction in its wake. Such is the case of caffeinated “energy” drinks. Energy […]
7 Things Mushrooms Can Do For You (and how to eat more)
“All mushrooms are edible…but some only once.” Of course, mushrooms can make a meal. And yes, as the quote above suggests…mushrooms can make misery. And this may surprise you—but, mushrooms can make medicine. This article by my team at UpWellness describes some of the many science-based uses of mushrooms as medicine. Enjoy, JL
How to Break a Fast Correctly… and the #1 thing you should NEVER eat
Sometimes, less is more. It’s an adage that applies in many domains within our lives…and in the modern world, it most certainly applies to food. A large volume of research demonstrates that consuming fewer calories leads to better health. Fasting has been used as a medical treatment for centuries and is a rich tradition in […]
3 Healthy and Delicious Ways to Get your Cherry Fix
There is an old Italian neighborhood in New Haven called Wooster Square that is widely regarded as the best place in the world for pizza. I know how strongly people feel about their pizza, and I don’t want to start World War Three here…because this post isn’t even about pizza. I only mention Wooster Square […]
7 Benefits of Fresh Air That You Don’t Want to Miss
When you were younger, you might remember your mother telling you to get outside and get some fresh air. That could have been because you were driving her nuts (most likely) or the fact that she knew that fresh air was good for the body and the mind. Today we struggle with preoccupations indoors like […]
8 Warm Weather Smoothies for all day Energy
I’m sitting on my back deck, working outside for the first time all year so this post couldn’t be more timely. Memorial day is right around the corner but today is the first day with temps over 75º here in CT this spring. Ahhhh….finally! When you learn to pay attention to the signals from your […]
Lower Your Cortisol in 3 Easy Steps
Remember Tom and Jerry? Tom was a cat, always on the hunt and Jerry was the mouse who usually narrowly escaped. Poor Jerry was always under lots of stress. When a mouse sees a cat, stress hormones (including cortisol and adrenaline) quickly flood the mouse’s bloodstream. Those hormones initiate the “fight or flight” reaction that […]
Replace These Modern No Good Grains with These
Sometimes the best lessons a doctor can learn come from patients themselves. Such is the case with this story about one of my bread-loving patients who suffers from intense gastrointestinal reactions to wheat and gluten. Of course, she eats gluten-free, and she pays dearly whenever she “cheats” or accidentally gets exposed. But that all changed […]
Stop the Sting of Poison Ivy Fast and Naturally
As a naturopathic doctor and an amateur naturalist, I try to avoid thinking about particular plants or animals as good or bad. I understand that all living organisms are a part of the bigger ecosystem, and each species has its own unique role in the health of the whole system. But, (and it’s a big […]
