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Gluten (12/2022)

Most of us have heard of Celiac’s Disease. This is an autoimmune condition in which antibodies attack small intestine tissue in response to ingesting gluten. While Celiac’s is relatively uncommon (less than 2% worldwide), other forms of autoimmunity are widespread. Some estimates say 7% of the U.S. population suffer from an autoimmune disease. In my own practice, the incidence appears to be higher.

The Importance of Fiber (04/2020)

Most doctors and patients don’t like talking about poop, but the fact is, constipation has reached epidemic proportions in Western countries, especially among the elderly. Laxatives are among the most commonly used

COVID-19 & Our Immune System (03/2020)

This week, Governor Cuomo announced that up to 80% of New Yorkers may contract COVID-19. Whether or not this is accurate remains to be seen, but in any event, if we don’t contract the virus ourselves

The Chiropractic Adjustment Part 2 (06/2019)

My previous newsletter described the difference between fixations and subluxations: fixations are two or more contiguous vertebrae that are locked in place while subluxations are misaligned vertebrae or extremity bones

The Chiropractic Adjustment Part 1 (05/2019)

The Chiropractic Adjustment Part 1

As a chiropractor, I’m frequently asked “what does the cracking do?” I'll usually simplify my response by saying "it helps many things, but mainly it helps us to feel better.” This two-part newsletter will elaborate on some of the numerous, physiological benefits derived from chiropractic adjustments.

SIBO & Low Back, Hip, and Knee Pain (04/2019)

The Ileocecal Valve is between your small and large intestines. Its function is to hold material in your small intestine until digestion is complete. The small intestine is equivalent to the kitchen area of your bowel.

Inflamation (03/2019)

Chronic inflammation is pervasive in our society. Perhaps you suspect inflammation in yourself or a loved one, but are not really clear on what it is. In this newsletter, I will describe how inflammation occurs, and the ways in which Applied Kinesiology keeps it at bay.

Supplements (01/2019)

Supplements should be tasted when taken, not just swallowed. I give this advice to all my clients and they’re usually not happy about it. I get it, quality supplements are generally don’t taste good. But they are foods in pill form

Supplements Every Medicine Cabinet Should Have! (11/2018)

Should I follow my doctor’s advice and get a flu shot?’ While these interventions may provide temporary relief, none of them will make us healthy. On the contrary, they all have side effects. Even if a flu shot happens to protect us

Genetic Testing (10/2018)

I am pleased to announce that I have completed the certification program in genetic nutritional analysis. As of August 9, 2018, I will begin offering genetic testing and counseling. In this newsletter, I will describe what genetic testing