You may have heard about the health benefits of a good bone broth, but what exactly is the magic behind the broth? And why do Dr. Brighten and I recommend bone broth to nearly all of our autoimmune patients? How two little amino acids help us heal Bone broth can be a therapeutic food for gut healing because of the …
Holiday Weight Gain Myths Debunked: What Really Happens and How to Stay Healthy
The holiday season is a time of celebration, family gatherings, and delicious food. But for many, it also brings worries about holiday weight gain and how to avoid it. I’m not here to finger wag or shame you about how you choose to enjoy your holidays. My aim in this article is to help you support your metabolic health and …
6 Simple Ways to Decrease Breast Cancer Risk Factors
Breast cancer is one of the most prevalent cancers among women globally, affecting approximately one in eight women1 in the United States during their lifetime. Women in the U.S. are diagnosed with breast cancer more than any other type of cancer2 except skin cancer. Despite this significant statistic, there are many proactive steps we can take to mitigate our risk. …
Recipe: Roasted Beet & Dandelion Salad
Beets are an excellent source of many vitamin and minerals, including folic acid, potassium and vitamin C. When shopping for beets, choose small to medium sized roots that are a deep and rich color. The quality of the greens do not necessarily reflect the quality of the root, but if you are going to eat the very nutritious greens be …
Gluten Sensitivity: More Common than Once Thought
Doctors have long suspected gluten to be a trigger, if not the cause of some of the symptoms their patients report. Many patients experiencing a range of symptoms from IBS to migraine headaches have experienced relief from their issues by removing gluten from their diet. A recent article entitled, “Clues to Gluten Sensitivity“, provides information that explains why a gluten free …




