Why I’m Not Vegan. As a physician and health and wellness blogger I often get asked why I’m not vegan since for many people it can lead to health benefits. Unfortunately for me a vegan diet did not work well and lead to many health problems. Why I’m Not Vegan: Introduction Why I’m Not Vegan….
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Is Quinoa Paleo?
If you are new to the paleo diet you might wonder, is quinoa paleo? The simple answer is no. Despite the many potential health benefits of quinoa it is not considered paleo for a few different reasons including the fact that it is a pseudo-grain and can be hard on the GI tract. One of…
How to Choose Safe Cleaning Products
Using safe, non-toxic cleaning products is one of the best things you can do to improve your health. Certain ingredients in cleaning products can cause many different health problems and in this post I share the ingredients to watch for and avoid, and how to choose safe cleaning products that don’t pose health risks. Did…
Is There Mercury In Your Mascara?
Did you know that there could be mercury in your mascara? Mercury is allowed to be used as a preservative in mascaras, and the scary thing is that this ingredient doesn’t have to be disclosed on the labels. Mercury is extremely bad for your health and it’s important that you avoid mascaras with mercury in…
How To Heal Keratosis Pilaris With Diet
Chances are if you made it here you have tried other things to try and heal your keratosis pilaris (KP) and are just not having success. Well I’m glad you stopped by. Since I shared “How I Healed My Keratosis Pilaris (KP) Naturally” a few months ago, it has quickly become the most popular post on the blog. In that post I shared the external, and topical treatments that I used to help heal my KP within 3 months. You can find that post here.
Why I Don’t Use Retinol
Retinol is a commonly used skincare ingredient. But does retinol have health risks? Is retinol truly safe for us to use? This post will review the potential health risks of retinol including the increased risk of skin cancer, birth defects and skin irritation. Is retinol safe? I have been getting this question more and more…
SIBO Causes
There are many different causes of SIBO. It is important to help determine the causes of SIBO or risk factors for SIBO because that will help you treat SIBO properly and prevent it from reoccurring. If you have been struggling with SIBO this post will hopefully help you identify your SIBO causes. After struggling with…
What is SIBO?
What is SIBO? SIBO stands for small intestinal bacterial overgrowth. It’s the cause of many different health problems including irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Learn more about what SIBO is, the symptoms of SIBO, and how to test for SIBO in this post. Have you heard of SIBO? Don’t worry if you haven’t. Many doctors still…
Toxins to Avoid in Skincare and Cosmetic Products
Do you know what toxins are hiding in your skincare and cosmetic products? You might be surprised to learn how many harmful ingredients can be in your skincare and beauty products. Learn what ingredients you need to watch for and avoid. I am so excited about this! I wrote a guest post for Primally Pure!…
Why I Became a Beautycounter Consultant as a Doctor
I get asked all the time why I became a Beautycounter consultant. In this post I explain why, as a doctor, I became a Beautycounter consultant. If you have been considering joining as a Beautycounter consultant I hope you find this post helpful. I get asked all the time why, as a doctor, do I…