Vitamin K-2 deficiencies are arguably one of the leading nutrient deficiencies in the developed world. All because our diet has shifted away from “real food” in favor of more processed foods.This is even true for people who eat organic and...
You and I don’t have many “enemies.” Not in the way a character in a fairytale does. Which is why when I tell you about the healing and protective power of garlic you can take the part about how it...
One of the main reasons people take fish oil is because they’ve heard (or know without a doubt) fish oil is good for keeping the brain and heart healthy and has a positive effect on inflammatory responses. The intense focus...
Failing mental health is one of the biggest issues in the U.S. today. Despite the fact that we live in one of the most advanced societies ever, people seem to be feeling worse about life than at just about any...
I found a Russian spy in my office! And they’re here to help you. Ok, I admit it, this email subject line is playing on the current political news cycle.I’m not going to get political here. But, I am going...
If you’re a user of Tylenol (drug name acetaminophen) and are already aware of the potential dangers associated with it, I’d like to present another reason to avoid using it. I know that’s not always an option. But, consider the...
Berberine is one of the top-selling supplements that Health As It Ought To Be offers to patients. The reason it sells so well is obvious to myself and nearly every patient who’s tried it. Berberine helps keep blood sugar levels...
One of the interesting things about integrative medicine that I notice with frequency is how many times, despite all our advancements in modern technology, we discover the ancient use of certain foods and herbs is effective at helping to keep...
BDNF. A 4-letter acronym for one of the most important genes in the human body. BDNF stands for brain-derived neurotrophic factor. Harvard psychiatrist John Ratey describes brain-derived neurotrophic factor as a compound that is like “miracle-grow for your brain”. And...
