Dear Natural Health Friends, It’s been EIGHT YEARS since I wrote anything about bone broth, and by golly it’s time. One of the easiest ways to support gut health is with bone broth. I’m going to share with you how to make your own! This week I made a fresh batch, and it turned out beautifully. There’s something really satisfying about simmering bones all day and ending up with rich, healing broth you can drink or cook with for weeks. (Dr. Sheehan has been drinking 1-2 cups a day to help his...
22 days ago • 3 min read
Dear Natural Health Friends, Laura and I have been spending a lot of time lately studying what’s really going on with so many of the chronic health challenges we see in the office. One issue that keeps showing up is something often called “Leaky Gut” — or more accurately, a compromised gut barrier. Your gut lining is meant to act like a smart, selective barrier. It lets in nutrients and keeps out toxins, undigested food particles, and harmful microbes. When that barrier becomes too permeable,...
29 days ago • 2 min read
Dear Natural Health Friends, Dr. Sheehan asked me what the email was going to be about this week. I told him I didn’t know. So, he left it up to me! I’m going to share about one of my favorite topics…baking! It’s going to be the weekend soon and of course I’m thinking about food. This Banana Cream Pie recipe is decadent and really scratches that itch for a rich dessert. The crust is perfect and the filling is just sweet enough. Make sure you have good gallbladder function (or AF Betafood...
about 2 months ago • 2 min read
Dear Natural Health Friends, Laura and I have been doing a deep dive lately into what makes people sick—and more importantly, what we can do to help the body heal and stay strong. One thing keeps coming up again and again: so many people are dealing with immune system challenges and disturbances in their microbiome. The Human Microbiome: Health Starts in the Gut The microbiome is the community of bacteria, fungi, viruses, and other microorganisms that live in and on our bodies—especially in...
about 2 months ago • 3 min read
Dear Natural Health Friends, High blood pressure is one of those things I see so often in practice. Many people come in feeling fine but discover their numbers are creeping up—or they’re already on medication and want natural ways to support their body better. The good news? There’s one simple, natural approach that keeps showing up as remarkably effective in the research—and it doesn’t require fancy equipment, long workouts, or even breaking a sweat. It’s called wall sits (or wall squats),...
2 months ago • 3 min read
Dear Natural Health Friends, The problem with the “information age” is that a lot of information just ends up being too much. I’m going to date myself—I remember when we first started using computers in my undergrad chemistry class. It took forever for me to figure them out! Then in chiropractic school, I mainly used word processing programs to take notes and share them with classmates. Back then, if you wanted solid information on a topic, you had to buy a VHS tape, pick up a book, head to...
2 months ago • 4 min read
Dear Natural Health Friends, In the world of natural health, we’re always seeking simple, time-tested ways to support our bodies’ incredible ability to heal and maintain balance. Today, I want to shine a spotlight on a powerful, often-overlooked root vegetable that’s making a well-deserved comeback: Spanish Black Radish (Raphanus sativus var. Niger). Yes, I Do Reach for the Radish Many times when I am helping a patient who is recovering from an infection or needs some lymph, liver, or gut...
3 months ago • 4 min read
Dear Natural Health Friends, I’ve been having more and more conversations lately with parents who feel stuck when it comes to food. They’re trying to make healthier choices for themselves or their family, but it feels like everything gets complicated quickly—whether it’s picky eating, school lunches, or kids asking for completely different foods than what’s being made at home. If that’s something you’ve experienced, you’re not alone. This is incredibly common, and it can feel frustrating when...
3 months ago • 4 min read
Dear Natural Health Friends, A couple of weeks ago, I sent an email about reducing stress through writing down your stressors and addressing what you can. If you have not read that email yet, I encourage you to do so before continuing with this one. (Here it is!) You’ve Done the Writing Exercise… Once you have identified your stressors, written them down, and taken action on what is within your control, you may still experience moments of significant stress. Stressful events will occur in...
3 months ago • 3 min read
Dear Natural Health Friends, I came across a post this week from Dr. AmmousMD that really made me stop and think. He explained that your body relies on UV signals reaching your eyes to trigger melanin production—the pigment that gives you a tan and helps protect your skin from burning. When you block those signals with sunglasses, you may actually increase your risk of sunburn because your body doesn’t get the message to ramp up its natural defense. (Here’s the link to the article on PubMed...
3 months ago • 4 min read
