Natural sunlight affects sleep cycles, mood, energy, blood pressure, and the immune system. We need just the right amount. Too much sunlight can damage skin and increase the risk of skin cancer. Sunlight: Vitamin D, Blood Pressure, Mood and Cognitive Function Sunlight UVB skin exposure promotes the production of vitamin D by activating a cholesterol-derived...
B12 deficiency or low B12 levels have been estimated to affect about 40% of people over 60 years of age, and about 40% of the general population may be on the lower end of normal. Vitamin B12 deficiency can look like the signs and symptoms of diseases that are commonly associated with aging, such as...
Allergies…one of the most common presentations I see in clinical practice. From the mild to the serious, from food to dust, animal fur, and the ‘general unknown’. There are growing insights and evidence of the role gut microbes play in allergies. And, as we know, the microbiome plays a huge role in immune regulation –...
Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are at higher risk of medical issues and are more prone to gastrointestinal (GI) disorders, which can worsen the symptoms of ASD, significantly affecting their health, learning, and development, and impacting their behavior. Gastrointestinal health in children with ASD has become an important area of research, with researchers looking...
Yep…it’s not just their direct screen time. Your use of technology while you’re in their presence may matter too. Children are sponges in their younger years, both mirroring your behaviors and absorbing what and how you respond in different situations. That means your behaviors and your “presence” really count. And with phones, tablets, and other...
An elimination diet aims to identify food sensitivities by removing potential allergens and gradually reintroducing them. Starting an elimination diet can be frustrating, as it often requires you to rethink familiar meals and ingredients. It may seem like your food choices are suddenly much more limited, but there are still plenty of ways to create...
Dietary fiber comes from plant foods. There are two types: soluble and insoluble fiber. Most fiber-containing foods have a mix of both. Soluble fiber can help in many ways: How Much Fiber Should I Aim For? There are no guidelines for healthy adults on how much soluble fiber to have. Instead, recommendations are for total dietary...
As summer comes to an end and fall is just around the corner, so is cold and flu season. Now is a good time to implement some simple healthy habits and make sure you have what you need to take care of yourself when a sore throat or sniffles begin. While there is no way...
