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The 5 Keys to Buying Frozen Food

May 3, 2014

The 5 Keys to Buying Frozen Food

By: Austin Perlmutter, MD, Medical Student, Miller School of Medicine When it comes to mealtime, most of us prefer a meal made from fresh produce to its frozen equivalent. But in today’s whirlwind of obliga…

High BDNF Tied to Lower Alzheimer’s Risk

May 11, 2014

High BDNF Tied to Lower Alzheimer’s Risk

Growth hormone for the brain. What a concept. Truth is, science has indeed identified a protein that does exactly that, and it’s called brain-derived neurotrophic hormone (BDNF). Knowing about BDNF is even m…

Why I Use a Ketogenic Diet in Treating ALS

May 16, 2014

Why I Use a Ketogenic Diet in Treating ALS

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, is a challenging progressive neurological disorder for which there is currently no meaningful treatment. As many as 30,000 Americans ma…

5 Ways to Thrive While You Wean Off Carbohydrates

May 17, 2014

5 Ways to Thrive While You Wean Off Carbohydrates

By: Austin Perlmutter, MD, Medical Student, Miller School of Medicine A few years ago, the science became too significant to ignore, and I decided to drastically cut back on my dietary carbohydrates. I belie…

How to Prevent and Treat Asthma Without Drugs

May 19, 2014

How to Prevent and Treat Asthma Without Drugs

By: Austin Perlmutter, MD, Medical Student, Miller School of Medicine As the top cause of pediatric hospitalizations, emergency room visits and missed school days, asthma is anything but a trivial problem fo…

5 Reasons Why You Should Avoid Farm-Raised Fish

May 21, 2014

5 Reasons Why You Should Avoid Farm-Raised Fish

I made a point in Grain Brain to emphasize the importance of wild fish as opposed to farm-raised fish for several important reasons. I’m well aware that wild fish may not always be available (a situation tha…

Gluten Sensitivity Doesn’t Only Involve the Gut

May 22, 2014

Gluten Sensitivity Doesn’t Only Involve the Gut

Recently, Australian researchers published a report in the journal Gastroenterology that purported to argue against the clinical entity known as non-celiac gluten sensitivity. In their research, the claim wa…

The #1 Reason to Avoid Orange Juice

May 24, 2014

The #1 Reason to Avoid Orange Juice

When discussing sources of “hidden sugars” with my patients I find that they are often very surprised at my position on orange juice. Essentially, I have taken it off the table. Frequently, the response I ge…

The Science Speaks – Mercury Fillings Threaten Health

May 29, 2014

The Science Speaks – Mercury Fillings Threaten Health

I’m often asked about the potential health risks posed by “silver fillings.” In answering, my first response is to rephrase the question. I offer up a kind correction by calling these tooth restorations “mer…

The Livin’ La Vida Low-Carb Show

September 16, 2013

The Livin’ La Vida Low-Carb Show

A big fan of his podcast, I was excited to join Jimmy Moore for a special podcast for The Livin’ Lad Vida Low-Carb Show. We had a great conversation, and the podcast is the perfect way to whet your appetite …

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