To believe that food doesn’t have a role to play in your mood is a complete myth. On the contrary, there is a direct link between what you eat and how you feel. Eating a poor diet causes a cascade of effects that damage your mood. Actually, people with depression often make food choices that […]

Although this documentary film was originally released in 2008, its message is just as true today as it was then, which is both horrifying and sobering. I watched it back then and watched it again right before writing this review and it surprised me how the issues discussed in this film are still a problem […]

I’ve always believed in the power of the team. Perhaps my childhood spent swimming on a competitive swim team instilled these attributes in me. But more specifically ever since I became a health provider did I fully recognize that it often takes a team of providers to fully support a patient or client to reach […]

Did you know that supplements are a $32 billion-a-year industry? This means a lot of us are taking supplements; actually an estimated 70% of US adults. For some, it might be because we know our diets could be better so we’re trying to make up the difference. And this is for good reason when you […]

I grew up on a traditional (aka bland) american diet. Our go-to seasonings were salt and pepper with sometimes a dash of garlic or onion powder. And of course the occasional sprinkle of cinnamon (and sugar) on toast or oatmeal. Sure we would go out to Mexican or Chinese food on occasion and be exposed […]