by AskDrPat | Diet, Functional Medicine, LifeStyle, Preventative Medicine
1 out of 2 people in America today give up their life to Cardiovascular Disease. Certainly looking to medicine for preventing cardiovascular disease like heart attacks and strokes is a no brainer. Many blame high cholesterol, but that is not the culprit we make...
by AskDrPat | Diet, Enviromental Medicine, LifeStyle Medicine, Preventative Medicine
I have said, you are what you eat, but more importantly “you are what you have the ability to absorb.” Farmers are feeding their livestock candy. Candy is providing an inexpensive method to deliver carbohydrates such as Skittles, gel-like bears, and other...
by AskDrPat | Enviromental Medicine, Functional Medicine, Health Consultant, LifeStyle Medicine, Preventative Medicine
I am in agreement with this foods list… all are in my everyday go to foods with the exception of OJ, by the way, I do not touch the stuff. And if you cannot remember which is the good guy or bad guy, just remember L is for Looser! Are these foods in your...
by AskDrPat | Diet, Functional Medicine, General, LifeStyle Medicine, Nutrition, Preventative Medicine
Probiotics-> are the ‘GOOD’ for you bacteria. The NIH in 2012 said probiotics may help balance the immune system and support digestive health. I could not agree more, so- they are an essential add on in your diet. What are good brands? Look for live cultures of 10...
by AskDrPat | Diet, General, LifeStyle Medicine, Nutrition, Preventative Medicine
WebMD Slide presentation are all good suggestions. Sometimes doing it on your own may be overwhelming. That is why you have me! How to put it together is easier than it seems or sticking with it. Contact me, I will help you sort it all out in 5 simple steps that stops...
