Category: nutrition

Constipation 101

D.D. was a 49-year-old normally very pleasant woman who came to see me after four days of increasing pelvic, lower abdominal pain. She went to a local urgent care center where they told her she must have an ovarian cyst. Her ultrasound, however, was negative. It wasn’t rocket science to figure out what the problem…


The Ins and Outs of IV Nutrition Therapy

We live in a nutrient-depleted world. Despite working hard to make health-promoting choices, it’s difficult to achieve optimal levels of the vitamins, minerals, and nutrients our bodies need. Unfortunately, we live in an age of chronic stress, ubiquitous environmental toxins, and nutrient-depleted soil and food. This leads to nagging symptoms and chronic health conditions. Thankfully,…


How Whole Turmeric Heals the Damaged Brain

Brain regeneration: long considered a feat impossible to accomplish, compelling research now reveals how a simple spice might contribute to stimulating the stem-cell mediated repair of the damaged brain Turmeric is hands down one of the, if not the, most versatile healing spice in the world with over 800 experimentally confirmed health benefits, and an ancient history…


Healthy Pizza Recipe

Pizza is undoubtedly one of our favourite take out foods. However, it has also become a very difficult food to digest due to the combination of refined wheat, sugary sauces, contaminated cheeses, and nitrate filled meats. It’s time to make a healthy pizza, and we start with the crust and move our way to the…


Friendly User’s Guide for the Timing of Nutritional Supplements

A 2021 survey indicates that 80% of Americans are using supplements — a drastic increase from the 52% reported in a 2012 JAMA report, a statistic that had remained stable since 1999. While at that time the use of multivitamins had decreased somewhat, from 37 to 31 percent, the new survey indicates that 75% of…


The Top 5 Reasons Your Body Loves a Detox

There are a million reasons to detox, and probably a million different ways to go about it. But what must one look for? What’s the best way? I’ve seen from my years in practice that to be completely effective, a detox program needs to contain the following key components: fiber to scrub the gut, bind toxins…


Vera Mirkin’s Vegetarian Chopped “Liver”

Dr Mirkin’s mother lived to 106, so she must have done something right!  This really does taste a lot like chopped chicken liver and it is yummy. Ingredients 3 onions, chopped 3 tablespoons olive oil 3 hard boiled eggs 2 cups walnuts cayenne and salt to taste (you may add other seasonings if you wish)…


Eating to Be Cancer Free

A cancer diagnosis can be devastating news. But once you get past the shock and fear, you long for guidance and support that can put you on the path to healing. For cancer survivor Chris Wark, his path was paved with faith and food. Wark was only 26 when he was diagnosed with stage 3…


Nutty Almond Butter Snack Bread

This mild-tasting almond butter bread recipe takes seconds to throw together and minutes to bake, so it is perfect for busy days. This bread is easy to slice for French toast and sandwiches. Grill it, toast it or eat it plain, for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or snacks. It also tastes great with a pat of…


Eat More Yellow Veggies, Coffee to Zap Inflammation, Heart Disease Risk

Findings highlight the pro- or anti-inflammatory potential of the food you eat, particularly in promoting or fighting cardiovascular disease and stroke. Yellow vegetables, green leafy vegetables, coffee, tea and even red wine appear particularly beneficial Certain diets have been shown to increase inflammation in your body, which then sets the stage for heart disease and…