by Dr. Z | Jan 21, 2018 | Chronic Disease, Nutrition
It’s that time of year when we become more susceptible to viral infections that cause the common cold and the flu. Factors affecting the immune system include: a lack of sunlight, causing lower vitamin-D levels; more indoor time with less ventilation and fresh...
by Dr. Z | Oct 31, 2017 | Mood Disorders
Anxiety is universal and unavoidable. We’ve all experienced anxiety at some point; this is normal. Anxiety ‘disorders’ are different from an occasional situation that causes your heart to race. Anxiety disorders are a group of mental ailments that keep you from...
by Dr. Z | Jun 27, 2017 | Nutrition, Recipes
Summer is here. The smell of cut grass, grilled steaks, and burgers waft through the air. There is something about the scents of summer, the sound of peepers at night, and of course the taste of fresh seasonal produce. Let’s not forget time working the grill....
by Dr. Z | Jun 20, 2017 | Nutrition
For many, gluten—the protein found in many grains—is the cause of chronic health issues and serious disease. Besides Celiac Disease, gluten is implicated in autoimmune diseases, cancer, neurological disease, leak gut, and more. Gluten is a dangerous protein—even more...
by Dr. Z | Jun 1, 2017 | Dieting, Fitness, Hormone Balancing, Nutrition, Weight Loss
Stop focusing on Losing Weight June is here, and it’s not too late to take action on getting rid of that unwanted body fat. But first, in your quest to trim down, divorce yourself from “losing weight.” Weight is a measurement of physics, and is often...
by Dr. Z | May 19, 2017 | Nutrition, Weight Loss
Simply put, body fat is created by the types of foods we eat and the hormones they make us produce. If you eat high-calorie, nutrient-deprived foods, you will increase hormones that make you fat. Changing your diet is number one. Second, drinking plenty of water...
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