Probiotic Pumpkin Pie Anyone?
Thanksgiving just isn’t complete at many of our tables without Pumpkin Pie. Would you agree? That pumpkin pie spice and cinnamon scent of a baking pie, be it Grandmother’s recipe or Libby’s…
Probiotics Shine in the Fight Against Type 1 Diabetes
The University of South Florida here in Tampa is known for its world-class research and treatment of diabetes. Over the last 15 years grant monies have supported the Diabetes Center’s…
Bacteria and the Elderly – Better Days Ahead
Recently I was pleased to come across an article in the Wall Street Journal that discussed the very positive shift away from overuse of antibiotics in nursing homes. Being the…
If Not Milk, Maybe Kefir?
You may have seen my newsletter this week where I discuss the low-fat misinformation that set so many of us on the SAD way of eating! (Standard American Diet). Contrary…
Back to School Health Tips
Goodbye to summer! I hope yours was enjoyable and relaxing. Here in Florida, we’re hoping that the heat will lift soon. The kids are headed back to their classes and with…
HOPE after Cancer – A Clinical Trial
I’m writing to you today as I fly home from Baltimore. My assistant, Dr. Jemma Sinclaire and I traveled there to officially begin a clinical trial that has been in…
Need a Natural Health Breakthrough?
Many of you who know me or have followed me for years know I've dedicated a great deal of my life to sharing knowledge on natural health options that you…
The Many Tastes of Fermentation
Fermented foods are on my mind today. Yes, I’m glad to see that there’s an article about their health attributes written about them nearly every day. In contrast, it’s interesting…
Guess What? Gut Microbes Don’t Thrive on Yo-Yo Dieting Either!
We have a war going on inside of our guts! It is a constant battle between all kinds of bacteria, fungi, and viruses. Do you know what they are all…
Is Your Best Friend Constipated?
Constipation may not be a topic you’d choose for daily conversation, but it’s really nothing to be embarrassed about. We’ve all experienced it at one time or another – and…