Can Coffee Enemas Really Help You Detox? A Look at the Surprising Benefits
I’m talking about coffee enemas – a lesser-known way to reap coffee’s incredible health-promoting benefits.
Quality Over Quantity: Choosing the Best Supplement for You
When it comes to choosing the right supplements, quality matters – a lot. So today we’re diving into how to ensure you’re choosing only the highest quality supplements.
Self-Eating Cells: Are They More Harmful or Helpful in Coronavirus?
In this article, we’re going to dive into new research speculating that COVID-19 may be able to manipulate a natural immune response known as autophagy – or self-eating cells.
Concerned About Your Health? Here Are the Best Immune-Boosting Supplements
And one of the most powerful tools we have when it comes to strengthening our immune systems are supplements. I’m going to reveal some of the most powerful immune-boosting supplements and exactly how they help bolster your defenses against germs.
Dr. Jill’s 6 Best Travel Hacks for People with Chronic Illness
So before you book your next excursion, implement these healthy travel hacks to protect yourself and keep yourself feeling great on the go.
Is the Vagus Nerve the Secret to Beating Chronic Fatigue?
Recently, more research has been published that may bring us a little closer to identifying the culprit responsible for causing chronic fatigue syndrome – the vagus nerve. Let’s take a look at the fascinating research behind how the vagus nerve can cause chronic fatigue – and how it might just be the answer to beating this complicated disorder.
Short-Chain Fatty Acids: How to Maximize Their Health Benefits
As the old saying goes, “an apple a day keeps the doctor away”. We all know fiber is good for health but why is this? It turns out it is more complicated than just a way to help you feel full and stay regulated.
8 Practical Ways to Manage Stress In the New Year!
If you’re ready to kick off the new decade with less stress, here are my recommendations to help you ease into a more relaxed year.
Traveling Across the Country? Here are 6 Ways to Hack Jet Lag
If you’re a frequent traveler, you may have thought that jet lag is simply an inevitable part of the experience. It doesn’t matter where you go, what you do — you’re at the mercy of your circadian clock, a very powerful, yet very stubborn, pacemaker.
Tired of Making Promises to Yourself That You Never Keep? Make Lifestyle Changes That Finally Stick!
The truth is, goals aren’t your problem — your habits are. Our understanding of habits and their development have come a long way, and in this article, we’ll discuss how you can develop good habits to create a healthy lifestyle.
Is IV Vitamin Therapy Simply a Fad? Or is It Here to Stay?
The truth is, no matter how hard we try, many of us are likely not getting all of the vitamins and basic nutrients we need. Combine that with chronic stress, environmental pollution, and nutrient-depleted foods, and it’s not a surprise that so many people are suffering from chronic illnesses. But intravenous (IV) vitamin therapy may just be what you need to revitalize your body at the cellular level.
Can This Powerful Hormone be the Key to Treating Type 2 Diabetes & More?
If there is one disease I ask my patients to have on their minds, it’s type 2 diabetes. According to the 2017 report from the U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 100 million Americans have diabetes (30.3 million) or prediabetes (84.1 million).1 This means that nearly half of Americans have the disease or its precursor.
Seafood: Friend or Foe? Why Seafood is Still Good for You, and What You Can Do to Keep Your Family Safe
If you’re a seafood lover, these headlines along with the already well-known risks of parasites, heavy metals, and chemicals may have you thinking twice before going to a sushi restaurant for date night. So should you stop eating seafood? The simple answer is no, but read on to find out why the benefits of seafood greatly outweigh the risks, and the steps you can take to continue enjoying seafood this summer.
Iron & Hemochromatosis – A Double-Edged Sword?
Iron is a well-known essential mineral that plays key roles in a variety of important processes in your body. You’ve probably been told by your parents or doctors about the dangers of iron deficiency, especially if you’re a woman. Perhaps the most important of the warnings is that without iron, your body wouldn’t make enough…
Yes, Your Hormones Can Mess with Your Mood. Here’s How to Fix That
Guest Blog by Dr. Anna Cabeca “I don’t feel like myself.” I hear this often in my practice among women struggling with hormone imbalance. They’re suffering wild mood swings: Irritable and snappy in the morning, depressed when the workday ends, and then anxious as bedtime approaches. Happiness rarely comes, and they can’t recall the last…
10 Science-Backed Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar – Separating Facts from Fiction
Growing up, your parents probably told you that an apple a day keeps the doctor away. Turns out, apple cider vinegar may do just the same. From weight loss to cold and cough remedies to insect repellent, this superfood seems to be good for, well, just about everything. People put it in food and salad dressings, and they even drink it straight.
Is LaCroix Good or Bad for You? Who’s Right?
LaCroix is a zero-calorie fizzy water that claims to be all natural and has earned a cult-like status among millennials in recent years. This ever-so-slightly flavored water has been around for over 30 years but recently became more than a household favorite.
Dr. Jill’s Top 11 Biohacks to Increase Your Energy and Feel Fantastic
If you’ve been poking around in the health and fitness world, you’ve probably heard of biohacking. Maybe you’re a biohacker yourself, or maybe you’re a complete novice. Either way, I want to share my top 11 biohacks with you because biohacking is one of my favorite concepts.
Why is There a Cancer Warning on Your Coffee?
If you’ve ever been to or lived in California, you might have noticed that there are cancer warnings on more products than anywhere else in the country. Now, when you reach for a bag of coffee beans, there is a warning that the coffee you’re about to buy may cause cancer. There are even warnings inside coffee shops on their signage. It’s enough to make you wonder if you should stop drinking coffee altogether.
Your Ultimate Preventative Testing Guide for Optimal Health! 22 Things to Check When You Turn 30
In the functional medicine world, we are all about preventive care. But, there aren’t a ton of resources written on helpful testing – the sort to catch potential health conditions early or look deeper at the root cause of your symptoms.
