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My experience with the Ketogenic Diet (yes I tried a 'fad')
It all started when I went to a continuing education event to teach providers how to implement the ketogenic diet with patients. Of...
Jan 5, 20196 min read
Autoimmune Disease
The National Institutes of Health estimate that 5-8% of Americans have an autoimmune disorder. There are approximately 80 human diseases...
Nov 28, 20183 min read
The Microbiome
We have trillions of microorganisms (bacteria, viri, parasites) living in our intestinal tract. This is called the microbiome or gut...
Nov 14, 20184 min read
Low Carb Backpacking Food
I love backpacking. Getting deep in to the woods, miles from anyone else and being totally immersed in nature is pure bliss. One major...
Aug 1, 20184 min read
Carbs and Sugar...What's the Big Deal?
I talk about reducing sugar intake…a lot. What’s the big deal with sugar? As a person who struggles with several ‘sweet teeth’, let me...
Jan 16, 20174 min read
Hashimoto's
This blog has moved! Check out Dr. Barrett's blog at Wellness Minneapolis- https://www.wellnessminneapolis.com/drbarrettblog/hashimotos
Jul 5, 20161 min read
Sun Safety and Sunburn Tea
With summertime right around the corner I want to address some fears about sun exposure. First of all we need sunlight. Sunlight...
May 7, 20163 min read
Assemble Your Allergy Arsenal
Allergy season is upon us so we wanted to list out some of our favorite tools to making it through without relying on antihistamine...
Apr 1, 20152 min read
Fish Oil for Heart Health
Eating a diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids can benefit your heart. Omega-3 fatty acids have shown promise for both prevention of...
Feb 9, 20152 min read
The Importance of Vitamin D
Vitamin D has been getting buzz for years now and medical journals are teeming with new reasons why vitamin D is important. In a...
Jan 25, 20152 min read
Know Your Numbers
You just had some labs done for your corporate wellness program and the results came back normal. This means you are healthy and don’t...
Oct 11, 20144 min read
Healthy Grilling
'Grill’ and ‘health’ are not two words seen together often. We are repeatedly warned about the dangers from grilling, especially meat....
May 4, 20143 min read
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