A Touching Moment
I love what I do, and the fact that I get to help people feel their best. Every once in a while, I have a great day. This is a true story about a touching moment between a doctor and a patient. This is the real reason why I love what I do! -Dr.Joshua Levitt
The Real Story of Snake Oil
This story is one of my favorites! Chinese workers came to the U.S. in the mid to late 1800s to help build the transcontinental railroad. They used to have bottles of snake oil in their medicine bags to use as treatment for the injuries, aches, and pains that came along with working on the railroad. […]
When Healthy Foods Make You Sick
Perhaps you have heard of the new FODMAPs diet? FODMAP=Fermentable Oligo-, Di-, Mono-saccharides and Polyols. FODMAPs are carbohydrates (sugars) that are found in some foods. FODMAPs are foods that are generally considered healthy and include the following: fructose (fruits, honey, high fructose corn syrup, etc.); lactose (dairy); fructans (wheat, garlic, onion, inulin, etc.); galactans (legumes such […]
Is it Gluten or You?
Do you have a bad relationship with food containing gluten? Perhaps you experience uncomfortable symptoms such as gas, bloating, pain or other gastrointestinal issues. Do you steer clear of gluten or other food groups because of how they make you feel? Surprisingly, it might not be the gluten causing the issues, it might be you. […]
Are Bad Bacteria in Your Gut Feasting on Your Leftovers?
There’s a reason we call it an “upset stomach.” There is a delicate balance within your digestive system that can be easily upset. Digestion is a finely-tuned process involving multiple organs that work in concert with each other in order for the system to function properly. There are trillions (you read that right… trillions with […]
Lions, Guts and Stress
In nature, the flight-or-fight response is all too common. A zebra being chased by a lion uses this response to run for its life. It needs all of its energy to outrun the lion. In fight-or-flight mode, the zebra’s body down-regulates certain other systemic functions, such as wound healing and digestion. However, this is a […]
Reduce Knee Pain Naturally
Do you suffer from knee pain? This pain may keep you from being as active as you would like to be. Knee pain is a common occurrence in millions of adults, and can be debilitating. However, the good news is that you don’t always have to resort to pharmaceuticals or surgery. Reducing the inflammation that […]
Quercetin Wagon Trails and Lard
The pioneers who travelled in search of a new life brought with them many things, including food. One staple that was always found in their wagons was lard. It was a valuable resource that kept many alive. However, it was necessary to keep the lard from going rancid during the long journey. To do this, […]
Is Your Gut an Internal Brewery?
Auto-brewery syndrome, also known as gut fermentation syndrome, occurs when excess yeast trapped in the small intestine ferments sugars into ethanol causing drunkenness. We all have a certain amount of yeast in our gut and ideally enough good bacteria to keep the yeast in check. People with auto-brewery syndrome have elevated yeast levels which create […]
Being in “Awe” Can Reduce Inflammation
Chronic inflammation is dangerous and can lead to some very serious life-threatening conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, and even cancer. Perhaps you have been told that improving your diet, getting more sleep and reducing stress will all help combat inflammation. While these are all great things that will help with inflammation, there […]
