Perhaps you’ve heard of the ketogenic diet. The ketogenic diet isn’t necessarily new, as diets like the “Atkins diet” and the “South Beach Diet” rely on ketosis for weight loss and to help regulate BMI. But, it’s becoming increasingly popular now...
Which Kind of Fiber You Eat Can Affect Your Health For Better Or Worse You’ve likely heard a lot about how fiber is necessary for good health, but what you might not have known is some fiber actually isn’t good for you....
Our bodies are magnificent machines. Not in the robotic sense, just in how they interact with both their environment as well as the food we put into them. Encouraging new research is signaling the order in which our food is...
The answer might be a little bit less clear cut than a traditional “Yes, No.” I will say this much though, ghee can definitely produce some positive effects on your total health…and, it can certainly make the taste of your...
For years it’s been believed fasting can help you lose weight. The thought process seems logical enough: restrict calories and force your body to rely on its own fat stores, and you’ll lose weight. However, there wasn’t any scientific evidence...
It’s been a while since I’ve written on this topic. But, I figured with barbecues galore coming up this summer, it’s probably a good idea to issue a friendly reminder about sugar consumption. That’s right, I know you don’t need/want...
It’s understandable, when the doctor tells you to do something you might take their recommendation with a grain of salt. That recommendation to eat fewer processed foods might come with a caveat for allowing cheat days, or exercising more to...
I wouldn’t mind being known as the “fat doctor.” No, I don’t want to be fat. I would just like it if, when people though of Dr. Wiggy, they knew one of my goals was to help change people’s minds...
Millions of Americans suffer from debilitating heartburn. For many, the treatment they end up turning to is the use of antacids to reduce the painful condition. And, since most people’s heartburn persists for days, weeks, and even months, the use of...
