by Dr. Mike | Jan 18, 2016 | Media & Publications
Hunger is one of our primal human urges, but it’s a tough thing to grasp, a marionette with many masters. A variety of hormones and neurotransmitters pull the strings—appetite suppressors and boosters, plus others that affect satiety and stress—and they, in turn, are...
by Dr. Mike | Dec 14, 2015 | Ask Dr. Mike, Blog, Media & Publications
Q: Do food cravings mean that I am deficient in particular nutrients? A: If you’re dehydrated, feeling thirsty is your body’s way of urging you to drink water. If you’re tired, feeling sleepy is your body’s way of urging you to sleep. Our lives are full of different...
by Dr. Mike | Nov 10, 2015 | Media & Publications
You see them all the time—infomercials, emails, and Facebook posts that claim to have the secret to dropping those stubborn winter pounds so you look better on the beach this summer. They pitch a “breakthrough” diet or a metabolism-boosting extract. Often, it doesn’t...
by Dr. Mike | Oct 20, 2015 | Media & Publications
Q: Should I be concerned with the bioavailability of nutrients in food? A: Yes, certain vitamins and minerals can interact with other nutrients in our diet and decrease our bodies’ ability to take them in. Here’s what you can do to maximize your body’s uptake of a few...
by Dr. Mike | Sep 29, 2015 | Media & Publications
Q: Should I change my diet as the seasons change? A: Actually, yes. Your body undergoes changes as the seasons change. The differences of periods of light and darkness that occur have profound effects on our circadian rhythms. In fact, research shows that we have...
