Tom Brady can be considered one of the American icons of perfect health.  He is at the top of his game, and he is married to a super model, Gisele Bundchen.  Something that many meat-eating, beer-drinking football fans do not realize is that he and his wife maintain their...

Could your poop be related to your weight?  It sure can.  Our knowledge about the microbiome is increasing day by day, and we are finding that it has a lot to do with our waistlines.   The microbiome refers to the bacteria that make up your gut and help you to digest your food....

Are you tired of feeling tired?  It seems like so many women in middle age have this complaint.  We have families to raise, career ladders to climb, houses to care for, aging parents to look after as well. All of these responsibilities can be exhausting, but do you ever feel as if there...

WHAT I LEARNED ABOUT HEALTH FROM NATIVE AMAZON TRIBES

When I was organizing a trip through a Amazon rainforest on a boat to deliver medical care to the people there, I became acutely aware of a stark difference between our cultures: our healthcare is incredibly different. In preparing for my...