Refined Sugar-Based Fueling + Inflammation in Athletes

As a long time endurance athlete, I’ve eaten (and drank) my share of maltodextrin. Maltodextrin Is a type of carbohydrate that comes in the form of a white powder from rice, corn, wheat, or potato starch. Its makers first cook it, then add acids or enzymes to break it down some more. The final product […]

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Oral Health, Gut Health and My Root Canal Repair

If you’re wondering why you’re getting cavities despite what seems like excellent oral hygiene or you notice a growing sensitivity despite a lack of the usual suspects (sugar and cold) on your gums, you may need to go deeper than just your mouth… as well as the family dentist you’ve been seeing for years. Imbalances […]

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New Year’s Resolutions: A Different Approach

New Year’s Eve Resolution: noun. : a promise to do something differently in the new year (1). Sounds great! Starting tomorrow, as if by magic, what will you do differently? Perhaps you’re going to stop eating sugar, stick to your plan of exercising regularly or finally complete that book you’ve been meaning to have published. […]

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TURKEY TIPS: FROM DRY TO DELISH!

With Thanksgiving only days away, you’ve likely got all the basics done;  guests have sent in their RSVPs, the menu is all planned out and you’re preparing to get into the fun bit: the cooking! And while veggie sides ( and desserts, if you’re making them) may feel foul-proof, tried and true, for many, there […]

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