For each of us, the importance of genetics is not in knowing what diseases are in your genetic code. Diseases are not determined by genetics the way that genetics will determine our red hair, green eyes, and number of fingers and toes. The idea that you have the MS gene, the diabetes gene (type 1 […]
Blood and guts
As we have already discussed in previous posts, the gut environment is largely dependent on the health of bacteria and microorganisms with which we live in harmony. Interfering with the health of this environment can lead to the immune system working against us and difficulty digesting and absorbing nutrition from our food. This is called […]
How your gut affects the environment: personal environmentalism
In my post, “Do you have the guts to get healthy,” I discussed the overall importance of gut function from a 10,000-foot view. Now, I’d like to come a bit little closer to earth and discuss how gut function impacts you. Let’s start by stating an obvious anatomical fact: Your gut (from your mouth to […]
Do you have the guts to get healthy?
Understanding your gut is going to be the subject of a series of posts, and more than likely, a book will have to follow. When referring to the gastrointestinal system or the digestive system from this point forward, I will simply refer to the collective systems and structures as the “gut.” I plan to put […]
Beware of conventional wisdom
When we hear the words conventional wisdom, we think of that which is tried and true and has withstood the test of time. Conventional wisdom, by definition, is a generally accepted belief system. What if conventional wisdom is wrong? What if conventional wisdom can hurt or even kill you? I spent my entire career, with […]
Lettuce Tacos
Servings: 4 1.5-2 lbs Lean Ground meat (beef, turkey, chicken or a mix!) 1 head organic Romaine lettuce 2 packages Organic Gluten-Free Taco seasoning 1 Cup water 1 Organic tomato vine-ripened diced 1 small White onion Minced ½ Cup fat-free sour cream (Optional) 1 avocado sliced thinly Heat a large pan at medium heat. Add […]
6 keys to alleviate fitness frustration
Have you purchased a home exercise program? Is it gathering dust? It’s late night; you are lying in bed with your eyes open, wide-awake after just 3 hours of sleep. You know there is no chance of getting back to bed. To save yourself from your internal dialogue driving you mad, you turn on the […]
Getting to know yourself by getting to know Dr. G
“How do you where I am at, when you’ve haven’t been where I’ve been, understand where I am coming from” – Cypress Hill Most of us know what its like to try to explain a complex set of symptoms in a way that could give the doctor the best information possible to help you come up […]
Psychiatry and natural health
The practice of modern psychiatry has increasingly become dependent on the use of medications to treat the symptoms of brain-based disorders. Research in recent decades have resulted in a dramatic increase in our understanding of medications that alter several chemical messengers in the brain we call neurotransmitters. Chemical messengers in the brain have names like […]
Greek Cucumber Noodles and Shrimp Salad
Servings: 4 2 Large Organic English Cucumbers spiralized into noodles 30-40 Wild Large de-veined shrimp (see cooking instructions below) 1 Tablespoon cold pressed Olive Oil or coconut oil 1 Pint Organic Grape Tomatoes sliced in half 1 Organic Red Bell Pepper diced 1Organic Green Bell Pepper diced ½ Red Onion sliced very thin 1 Cup […]
