Tag: functional medicine

  • Corn Syrup – Lethal Dose of Fructose

    Corn Syrup – Lethal Dose of Fructose

    In my last article, I discussed that sweet hijacker of health and vitality, the artificial sweetener.  I now turn to its partner in crime, high fructose (HF) corn syrup.  This bad actor lurks in soda and other drinks, as well as the majority of snacks and processed foods in the US. In terms of its…

  • Health Benefits of Owning a Pet

    Health Benefits of Owning a Pet

    Research has shown that owning a pet can lower blood pressure, reduce the incidence of allergies, increase longevity in patients with heart conditions, induce appetite in patients with depression and cancer, and benefit the mood and hence outcomes in patients in general.