In this second installment of our three part series, we’ll look at the details of The Microbiome Diet plan and get ready to take a deeper dive into supportive and healing compounds in part three. The Microbiome Diet Phase 1-The 4 R’s The 4R approach to intestinal health works to
Frequently, patients continue to suffer the effects of autoimmunity even after being treated by a functional medicine doctor. As an autoimmune specialist in NYC, I can assure you that though functional medicine is meant to be a holistic approach to health and while it’s light years ahead of mainstream medicine,
Crohn’s disease is one of a group of disorders known as an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) which affects more than half a million people every year. Symptoms can be debilitating, such as: Diarrhea Rectal bleeding Abdominal cramps and pain Constipation Urgency to move bowels Standards of care today include different
The body is an amazing symphony – string, brass, woodwinds, and percussion – masterfully combined. The harmony and integration of these diverse musical instruments into one whole make it miraculous. The concept of the body as a cohesive integrated system, as an interconnected ecology defines the functional medicine perspective
In this third and last installment of our three part series, we’ll look more deeply at the details of the 4R program and supplements that are instrumental to healing the body and gut microbiome. The 4 R’s of intestinal health Remove In Part 2 we discussed the
From time to time, new applications are found for medications used to treat specific conditions. Naltrexone is normally prescribed at a dose ranging from 50-300mg to prevent opioid and alcohol use in addicted individuals. Known as an “opioid antagonist”, naltrexone works in the brain by blocking the effects of these
MICROBIOME MEALS! This hearty breakfast is delicious and satisfying; perfect for a cold winter’s morning. The fiber will nourish your microbiome, as the healthy fats heal your gut wall and feed your brain. The microbiome super spice cinnamon balances your blood sugar and reduces inflammation. Quinoa with Pear,
As a specialist in functional medicine in New York City and intestinal health for over two decades, I have seen phenomenal transformations take place in patients when applying the principles of The Microbiome Diet. By refocusing the way we eat and live, it is possible to tap into the healing
Dr. Kellman recently teamed up with world-renowned nutrition expert Julie Matthews, BS NC. to lead an informative webinar. The Microbiome & Diet: Autism to Autoimmune Advanced diet strategies that improve health, mood, and cognitionnJulie Matthews, BS NC is a world-renowned nutrition expert, accomplished author, and inspirational educator. Her guidance is
Are you experiencing fatigue? Unexplained weight gain? Poor Memory? Hair loss? Your Symptoms Scream Low Thyroid – We Hear You!! We understand the frustration of routine tests that miss the diagnosis and with doctors who fail to hear. Routine thyroid tests often miss the mark, leaving many patients
Over the years I’ve had thousands of patients come to me desperate to lose weight. I’ve watched the obesity epidemic grow by leaps and bounds, with no diet showing even the slightest ability to hold the crisis at bay. And so I have to ask myself, why haven’t we
I’m going to share with you two fundamental concepts about weight loss. These concepts seem simple—but it’s surprising how often they get left out when people are talking about diet. Yet if you don’t follow these two simple concepts, your weight-loss attempts are probably going to be unsuccessful, no matter
My patient Ruby was glowing. Her skin was radiant. Her hair was thick and healthy. It was as though she was surrounded by a shimmering aura of health. “All my friends want to know what my beauty secret is,” she told me on our last appointment. Then she laughed.
Most of us have grown up thinking of ourselves as an independent, autonomous I. But what if we are really an interdependent, multi-organism we? The past five years’ explosion of research have revealed the importance of the microbiome, the community of trillions of bacteria that live within our bodies.
Fermented Vegetables: Your New Weight-Loss and Beauty Aid You might already have heard that eating vegetables is good for your weight and for your health generally. But did you know that fermented vegetables are an even better weight-loss and beauty aid? The Power of Fermentation Fermentation is
