No, I don’t mean skittles. I mean a plethora of beautiful, vibrant plant food rich in phytonutrients. In this interview, I sit down with my friend Dr. Deanna Minich to talk about the importance of food as medicine and color as medicine. In her brand-new book, The Rainbow Diet, Dr. Minich merges ancient healing and eating practices with…
I often sing the praises of Functional Medicine, and I’m thrilled to see other doctors implement this way of thinking. I’ve personally seen it transform the bodies and yes, brains, of thousands of patients. Unlike conventional medicine, Functional Medicine personalizes treatment based on a patient’s unique needs. Its premise is that we are all different. We have…
I have a question for you…. Are you confused about what to eat? Let’s do a pop quiz, keep a mental note as you read this. Are these statements true or false: Oatmeal is a healthy breakfast and prevents heart disease. Butter causes heart disease. Egg whites are healthier than whole eggs because they don’t…
On April 4, 2018, the 50th anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.’s death, I was honored to be asked to speak at Riverside Church in Harlem, the church where 51 years ago to the day MLK Jr. spoke out about the injustice of the Vietnam War. From that same pulpit, I gave a talk about the role…
What an incredible few weeks it’s been! I want to thank everyone who tuned in for the Broken Brain docuseries which told the story of my own healing journey, along with those of numerous experts and patients who were also able to make miraculous recoveries from a broken brain. There were so many highlights from this docuseries, I…
What you eat literally controls almost every function of your body and mind. Food connects us to one another and to our bodies. Food can reinvigorate our health, bring families together, restore vibrant communities, improve the economy and the environment, reduce pollution, and help our kids get better grades and avoid eating disorders, obesity, and…
While the holidays are an occasion to celebrate, for many people this time of year can also feel sad or stressful. If your outlook is less than jolly, I’ve found something that can immensely improve your mindset and help you feel better. Researchers call gratitude “the appreciation of what is valuable and meaningful to oneself;…
New Year’s resolutions don’t need to happen on New Year’s Day, they can happen any day. When you take control of your health and your life, you feel empowered. Those changes can happen January 1st or March 1st, or any day really. You don’t need a calendar to dictate them. My upcoming docuseries Broken Brain provides plenty of ways…
What leads to a broken brain? Most of us never learn how to manage our energy and bodies. Instead, we use drugs like sugar, caffeine, and alcohol to self-medicate and manage our energy and moods. We don’t connect our behaviors and choices with how we feel. The key insight is that your brain is an organ that’s…
I know you might feel a bit hopeless after the last blogwhere I explored why we are all so confused about what to eat. The bottom line: we are confused because we hear conflicting scientific reports, our government funds bad food and gives us corrupt advice, and the food industry benefits from keeping us confused. I…