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“All Disease Begins in the Gut.” It’s a quote attributed to the Ancient Greek physician Hippocrates nearly 2500 years ago. Traditional medical systems acknowledged the primacy of the gut; many remedies for systemic disorders involved purgatives to expel…read more
Categories:Digestive Health Microbiome Supplements
Q: You tout the benefits of coconut oil, and how it’s more appropriate for high-heat cooking than some other oils—but I no longer fry foods. What other ways can I use it? A: There are many ways to use coconut…read more
Categories:General Nutrition
The Bible refers to the olive tree as the “tree of life.” Olives, the ripe fruit of the tree, yield healthy monounsaturated fats and phytochemicals that act as potent antioxidants. Research on the benefits of olive oil abounds…read more
Categories:Alzheimer's Disease and Memory Problems Cancer Diabetes General Nutrition Heart Disease Inflammation Stroke and TIAs
In a previous newsletter article and accompanying podcast, I outlined a dietary and supplement program for multiple sclerosis. We also interviewed Dr. Terry Wahls, herself an MS sufferer, who attained remission through application of a Paleo Diet (the…read more
Categories:Multiple Sclerosis Supplements
Q: I hear a lot about how important it is to be hydrated, but I’m not always sure if I’m drinking enough to make sure that happens. What is your recommendation for how much water I should be drinking…read more
Categories:General Nutrition
Q: With all the information regarding fat not making you fat, I have replaced skim milk with my 5 cups of decaf coffee a day with full fat milk. My problem is I have gained a solid 10 pounds…read more
Categories:Nutrition and Weight
In a recent podcast, I made the case for natural treatment of multiple sclerosis with diet, supplements, and other innovative therapies. My experience while treating MS patients for over thirty years has convinced me that while drugs have…read more
Categories:Multiple Sclerosis Probiotics Supplements
While there has been so much attention given in recent years to the importance of probiotics across a wide spectrum of important aspects of human physiology, we are just beginning to see an expansion of the medical literature…read more
Categories:Digestive Health Microbiome Supplements
As part of our mission here at Intelligent Medicine, I try to keep my readers apprised of the latest in health news. This week, I’m bringing you three stories that caught my eye from the realm of nutrition,…read more
Q: Do ketogenic paleo diets cause any muscle breakdown to produce glucose via gluconeogenesis? A: Gluconeogenesis (“new glucose”) is made in the liver from amino acids—the building blocks of protein—to support blood sugar metabolism known as glycolysis. These amino acids…read more
Categories:Paleo Diet
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