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Prevention of Multiple Sclerosis

Prevention of Multiple Sclerosis

Multiple sclerosis, or MS, is an autoimmune condition, and this is a disease that actually has its origin in the gut! The gut, as you know, regulates inflammation in the body and plays a huge role in regulat...
How “Sugar-Free” Spells Danger

How “Sugar-Free” Spells Danger

Diet books, as a category, are among the most popular titles sold in bookstores, and with good reason. With soaring rates of obesity, type 2 diabetes, and other chronic conditions, and an overall lack of any...
The Empowering Neurologist – David Perlmutter, MD and Nora Gedgaudas

The Empowering Neurologist – David Perlmutter, MD and Nora Gedgaudas

Today’s interview is with a very good friend, Nora Gedgaudas. Nora is one of the most respected authorities on ketogenic, ancestrally-based nutrition for whole-body, optimum health. Using her deep understand...
The “Right” Kind of Sugar

The “Right” Kind of Sugar

Whether it's questions about organic maple syrup, or honey from organic bees, there's a big push to understand the "right" kind of sugar in the diet. Just know this: at the end of the day, sugar is sugar. O...
The Empowering Neurologist – David Perlmutter, MD and Larry Olmsted

The Empowering Neurologist – David Perlmutter, MD and Larry Olmsted

One of the central tenets of my work focuses on the importance of eating good food.  When we talk about what constitutes good food choices, please realize that this goes well beyond simply the type of food, ...
Making Sense of “Net Carbs”

Making Sense of “Net Carbs”

Now that the low-carbohydrate dietary recommendations have really taken hold, we are beginning to see quite a bit more information about nutrition labeling that not only describes total carbohydrate content ...
Sources of Protein for Vegetarians

Sources of Protein for Vegetarians

I'm often asked how someone who chooses to be vegetarian, or vegan, can get enough protein in their diet. While that's an important question, I want to start my answer by pointing out that choosing this lif...
The Empowering Neurologist – David Perlmutter MD and Pete Evans

The Empowering Neurologist – David Perlmutter MD and Pete Evans

I recently had the opportunity to visit Australia to spend five days with other researchers and clinicians teaching a group of very forward-thinking healthcare providers. While there, my wife and I had the g...
The Real Reason GMO Matters

The Real Reason GMO Matters

When I lecture to the general public, as well as to healthcare professionals, I often ask the question, “How do you feel about GMO foods?” The results are almost universally negative. Generally, the audience...
Magnesium Deficiency Symptoms – What You Need to Know

Magnesium Deficiency Symptoms – What You Need to Know

If you are like most Americans, your dietary consumption of magnesium is suboptimal. Recent statistics reveal that close to 75% of Americans are consuming less than the recommended daily allowance (RDA) of m...