Nutritional Tips & Advice

Many people with IBS would trade 10 to 15 years of life expectancy for an instant cure for their condition. This is according to the results of a study of nearly 2,000 people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).1 In other research, people with IBS said they would take a medicine that carried a one percent […]

I’ve been calling Virginia my home for the last fifteen years (has it really been that long?), and I do feel it is one of the best places to live! It has everything from the mountains to the ocean, and not to mention the four very distinct seasons. Whenever I travel to other places, no […]

Menopause is definitely having a moment. Like everything in life, this is both good, and not so good. Let me explain why. For decades, menopause has been hidden. 50% of the population goes through this transition, yet 23% of women around the world – and 45% in Canada –  believe that the subject is still […]

Reviewed by Denise Asafu-Adjei, M.D., MPH A few years back, PN co-founder John Berardi, PhD, posted a shirtless photo of himself on his 47th birthday. He called it his “anti-regress pic” and thanked 30 years of squats, deadlifts, presses, and chin-ups—among other exercises—for his chiseled six-pack, pumped chest, and bulging biceps. The question many commenters […]

The Netflix series Apple Cider Vinegar is a cautionary tale about the dangers lurking in the modern wellness industry. It tells the story of Belle Gibson, a now-disgraced Australian influencer who convinced the world that she had cured her cancer ‘naturally’ with diet. She set up several ‘charities,’ then stole 100% of the proceeds. The number of […]

Here’s a bit of life lately! this ! Fastest summer ever! The boys went back to school this week! (YAY haha). That felt like the fastest summer ever for two reasons 1) all of our June travel and 2) because they got out of school early and went back a week earlier then they used […]

Reviewed by Helen Kollias, PhD and Brian St. Pierre, MS, RD At some point in my mid-40s, the scale started climbing. A pound or two turned into five, then 10, then 20. It seemed as if I was doing all the right things: Eating less, moving more, rinse, repeat. Yet, the harder I worked, the […]

The introduction of glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists, such as semaglutide (Ozempic and Wegovy) is a breakthrough in the management of obesity. These medications have proven to be very effective in promoting weight loss and improving blood sugar levels. While a lot of people may think that I have something against GLP-1s – whether because […]

If you’re looking for chocolate protein powder smoothie recipes, these ideas will give you some options to pair with chocolate protein, from avocado to peanut butter! Anything made with chocolate feels more like dessert than breakfast. Especially for those who crave sweets in the mornings. That’s why I’ve made a point to share some of […]

“I just bought a new BPA-free tupperware set.” This comment, coming from my friend Anna, caught me off guard. Anna’s a highly competent law professional. She’s a critical thinker and she fights in the heavyweight division when it comes to cutting through BS. But the Anna I knew was falling into some painful traps that […]