How certain compounds in plants could be harming your gut. — You just started on your journey to eating healthier. You’ve started eating lots of broccoli, cauliflower, avocado, and adding garlic to everything. You thought you were doing the right thing, only to discover that you feel so bloated and gassy that it’s hard to go in public. But how could…

How eating only meat could improve your digestion. — You just finished lunch, headed back to your office for your big meeting, and then it starts. The stomach rumbles. Your IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) is acting up again. The rumbles are followed by belly pain and a swift walk to the bathroom in hopes of ridding this inconvenience. Unfortunately…

10–15 minutes could change your life. — “Walk it off.” Not only did your high-school track coach tell you this after you got calf cramps, but it’s also what I tell many of my patients dealing with digestive woes. I promise I’m more empathetic than your former coach, as I believe walking is incredibly undervalued when it…

Lessons learned from the beach. — Are you a lake person, or a beach person? Growing up, I was told you couldn’t be both. But many of you reading this, like me, probably enjoy aspects of both. You might like the serenity of the lake and the beauty of the sand. You love swimming in the…

Robert had been dealing with IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) and daily diarrhea for almost his entire life. It got so bad, he had to plan out where every possible bathroom would be when going on long car rides. He even had to turn down some vacations because of his digestive…

Root cause, lifestyle optimization. — Let’s say you’ve been dealing with migraines, chronic knee pain, and constipation. In a traditional medical model, all those symptoms will be treated separately. You may see a neurologist for your migraines, an orthopedist for your knee pain, and a gastroenterologist for your constipation. When in reality, all of your…

It’s all about what you can, and more importantly, what you CAN’T digest. — Those in the carnivore tribe would say that vegan protein is causing our modern health issues. Those in the paleo circle would argue against whey protein because our ancestors wouldn’t have had access to it. Those in the bodybuilding community would say collagen protein is as nonsensical for building muscle…

Just because your numbers came back “normal” doesn’t mean they’re “optimal”. — You’re not like everyone else. And everyone else isn’t like you. You care about your health, workout, eat right, sleep the way you should, write a gratitude journal daily, and you love the career path you’ve chosen. Do you think it would make sense to compare your health data with…

You aren’t what you eat, but what your gut can absorb. — There might be a quick fix for you to get stronger, and no, I’m not talking about steroids. Rather, doubling down on your body’s own digestive processes could be the real key to your strength gains. You see, all that nutritional stuff you’ve been working on to improve your strength…