The debate over whether you should drink coffee when suffering from Candida overgrowth is contentious. We take a look at the evidence centered around mold to evaluate whether you should avoid coffee when on a special diet to control Candida.
Zambawango is a unique bakery and cafe in Atlanta focused on the keto-friendly and gluten-free treats without the overly processed ingredients you sometimes find with these foods. Delicious, satisfying, and a great way for diabetics, those on a ketogenic diet, and gluten-sensitive individuals, or those looking for a healthier lifestyle to still indulge.
On today’s episode of Rethink my Health, Dr. Gez Agolli welcomes Dr. Lee Howard on the show to discuss gut health. Dr. Howard is a board-certified general surgeon, a cosmetic surgeon, and a functional medicine practitioner. They dicuss: What are the fundamental keystones to healthy gut function? What does our conventional medical system get wrong about gut health? Why aren’t more healthcare practitioners taught these key fundamentals in medical school?
Most of us have probably dieted at one time or another- usually to lose weight, but sometimes for other reasons as well. You might have even tried one version or another of an “extreme diet”, maybe because you wanted to lose weight fast because nothing else seemed to work, or because of dietary restrictions or choices.
What is meant by an elimination diet? An elimination diet is usually recommended as a way to get to the root of which foods may be giving your body problems. Those problems can be myriad, as which foods we eat can cause all sorts of reactions in the body.
Air pollution, cigarette smoke, heavy metals, pesticides, chemicals, plastics… Let’s be real, we are exposed to more toxins than ever before in our human history. It’s just too much for your poor body. The good news is that you can improve your body’s detoxification system naturally with the help of certain dietary and lifestyle strategies. Today, we want to talk about our top 7 strategies to detoxify your body.
We see patients with food allergies and food sensitivities at our office all the time. The good news is that once we identify your food allergies and food sensitivities, we can come up with a plan to improve your health naturally. Spoiler alert: once you improve your gut, you may be able to reintroduce these foods without symptoms.
What is High Blood Pressure? Although the term sounds self-explanatory, there is a lot to consider when determining how and why your blood pressure is above normal. High blood pressure can cause or be symptomatic of a variety of issues inside the body. Blood pressure is the measure of how much force is being applied to the inside of your veins and arteries.
By 2025, the number of people affected by diabetes is projected to hit 333 million. Today, some people are facing a pandemic on two fronts. Diabetes is currently on the list of high-risk conditions by the CDC. In fact, the CDC reported that 37% of patients in Georgia who needed to be hospitalized had pre-existing diabetes.
With the heat outdoors turned up, our bodies often want to lean down and feel lighter. This specialty salad is designed to give your body so many amazing micronutrients as well as help your body clean out and detox any bad stuff stuck in your system. It is tasty and amazingly good for you.
Summer has arrived! The sun is shining, the weather is warm, and our appetites are peaked for healthy, refreshing, fresh produce dishes! The wonderful certified nutritionists and dietitians at Progressive share with you one of their favorite summer salads, complete with fresh cucumbers, basil, and thyme. You’ll certainly enjoy this refreshing salad on a warm day. It pairs great with seafood too!
Something about the warmer air, the green leaves, and the world coming alive makes our bodies spring to life as well. If your body is wanting to be healthier, or if you are due for your seasonal detox, our nutritionists have pulled together some wonderful intro detox smoothies & juices for you to enjoy!
