Eggs Recently in a group chat, a comment was posted about not eating eggs because of the high cholesterol content. Another person chimed in with the advice to “just eat the whites so you avoid the cholesterol, fat, and all the unhealthy parts of an egg”….

D is for Diet – specifically debunking common diet “rules” that continue to circulate in healthcare spheres.Diet advice changes from year to year, but a few pieces of well-intentioned advice tend to stick around longer than others.The word “diet” has become synonymous with ideas of …

C is for Calcium supplements, Vitamin C, and CarnivoreCalciumCalcium is the most abundant mineral in the human body. It is required for vascular contraction, vasodilation, proper muscle function, nerve transmission, intracellular signaling, and hormonal activity. Our body uses itself (the bones) as a natural reservoir …

Vitamins play a major role in all of our body functions and necessary for life itself.B Vitamins are perhaps one of the most widely known energy sources. I discussed a few of the B vitamins in a previous post about anemia. There are a total of …

Z is for ZebrasHave you seen the meme “Please don’t confuse your google search with my medical degree”?It’s a very wise saying – especially in today’s internet engorged society.Have you used your favorite search engine to diagnose yourself? I’d bet it had you on your deathbed …

Soy is a popular milk substitute or animal protein alternative, but is it safe and healthy? What is soy? Soy is a legume native to Asia. It is consumed in fermented and non-fermented forms. Non-fermented = soymilk, tofu, and nuts (edamame) Fermented = miso (soup)

Dysautonomia is not that rare, it’s just not well recognized. Unfortunately, physicians are not well educated on Dysautonomia and patients get labeled as “difficult” or “it’s all in their head”, or worse. If you feel like you have symptoms or illnesses that your healthcare provider can’t find solutions for, explanations as to what it is, […]

Dysautonomia is very misunderstood. Adding embarrassment only compounds the desire to isolate. Being prepared for upcoming symptoms will give you confidence and insight into patterns that may be avoidable in the future. Dysautonomia is a medical condition that affects the autonomic nervous system, which controls involuntary bodily functions such as heart rate, blood pressure, digestion, […]

A is for … ANEMIAStarting at the beginning of the alphabet, at the beginning of a new year seems appropriate. Anemia is the lack of enough healthy red blood cells (RBC) to carry enough oxygen (O2) to your entire body. When your tissues don’t have the …

We are made up of about 20% protein. Protein is used in cells, tissues, organs, nerves, and muscles. Protein is vital to creating, rebuilding, and managing all of our bodies systems.When digested properly and broken down, it’s an essential building block for enzymes, hormones, antibodies, …