It’s more fundamental to health than good nutrition
Gut health is fundamental to good health.
Support for healthy diet and lifestyle
A selection of Dr. Lavine's articles on support for healthy diet and lifestyle...
Food and pain – The top 8 nutrition strategies to get relief
Eight effective nutrition strategies to reduce inflammation and pain.
For bone density – Let them eat prunes!
Eating prunes improved bone density in a 2011 study of post-menopausal women.
Supplements vs. Food Diversity
Eating a diversity of foods ensures that you get the variety of micronutrients your body needs.
I like cookies
Sugar provides instant gratification to the brain's pleasure centers. No wonder I like cookies so much! Unfortunately, the pleasure comes with many health risks.
Science reveals simple steps to health – 4 latest examples
The health breakthroughs we need don't have to come from a high tech research lab. Four recent scientific articles underscore the value of common sense and public health approaches.
Two best reasons not to eat at night
You should cut short your day's eating by 8pm or even earlier. Here's why...
Feeling Hungry? Actually You’re Thirsty
More on the importance of hydration from acupuncturist Karen Flicker
Judgeth not those eating evil foods – Not even yourself
The Suppers Programs offer non-judgmental support for making diet changes
Mix of amino acids with herbs beats back pain
A combination of amino acids and herbal anti-inflammatories beats NSAID's for back pain.
Reverse cognitive decline with diet, lifestyle changes
Memory loss and cognitive decline are largely preventable (and even reversible) with a comprehensive personalized program of diet, exercise, and lifestyle changes.
Five steps to healthy gut flora
Living in harmony with the right mix of intestinal bacteria is a cornerstone of good health. Here are five easy step to take to make sure you're on good terms with your gut flora.
Food stabilizers, emulsifiers, and flow agents – Are they safe?
Food additives such as carageenan, guar gum, and magnesium stearate are used to emulsify, stabilize and control the texture of food. Are they safe?
Why calorie counts on food labels are wrong
Because of variations in how foods are grown, processed, and digested, the calorie value of foods printed on food labels can be way off....
Latest Research Wrap-Up
Recent research gathered from a variety of medical journals.
