We are all shocked and heartbroken. How could 43 years young Chadwick Boseman, Black Panther star, die from colorectal cancer (CRC)? There are so many questions. We at Heathshifter have been reading and listening to podcasts about this potentially deadly disease and wanted to share an empowering …
Kindness & Empathy Are In Our Genes
We recently listened to a very hopeful message from Dr. Jeffrey Bland about our genes' ability to create the best in everyone and to help us fight back against darkness. We are all going through complex and challenging times. Some believe the stresses have brought out the worst in people in the …
Reduce Your Risk Of Covid After Lockdown
There is an overwhelming amount of information on COVID-19. Everyone is looking for answers and all of us are fearful of catching the virus. We at Healthshifter look to both the functional and conventional medicine world for guidance. Chris Kresser addresses how we can all reduce our risk of …
Why Are You So Tired?
I am so tired. Sound familiar? Feelings of fatigue and low energy are felt by many of us every single day. We accept being tired as a given without even thinking about the "why." There are many answers to the question "why am I so tired?" and Dr. Mark Hyman and Dr. Elizabeth Boham provide them in …
Risk of COVID-19- Indoor Air vs. Outdoor Air
We are in a constant state of learning about COVID-19 and how to keep ourselves, family and friends safe. Because let's face it, whether you have already had Covid or not, we still want to avoid exposure to the virus. By now, hopefully we have the preventative measures down: social distancing, …
What’s the Scoop on the Glycemic Index and Glycemic Load (sugar/carbs)?
We at Healthshifter are tuned in to sugar(glucose) and it’s threat to our health and wellbeing. Carly and I both have eliminated processed sugar and starches. Not easy...but very doable. As sugar affects each one of us in different ways we often refer to the Glycemic Index(GI) and Glycemic load(GL) …
Best Face Mask For Covid-19
Dr. Michael Greger discusses masks and Covid-19 from the perspective of engineers at the University of Cambridge, Center For Disease Control(CDC) and World Health Organization(WHO). Though there are conflicting views due to everchanging information, research, science and data, Dr. Greger noted the …
Matcha-Is It A Magic Brew?
We at Healthshifter often "shift" our behaviors to help us achieve optimal health. Our shifts are small, subtle, timely, sustainable lifestyle changes that make us feel physically and mentally good. Change is hard- we know this first hand as we have studied change and experienced A LOT of it! One …
Supplements: Yes Or No?
The supplement business is a billion dollar business. They are everywhere and most are unregulated. People are popping them by the dozens. Should we? Dr. Mark Hyman discusses the usefulness of supplements in a recent conversation with Dr. Elizabeth Boham. Bottom line according to the doctors is, yes …
Is Peeing In A Public Bathroom A Covid-19 Risk?
Each day we all evaluate our risk tolerances when it comes to living our lives and engaging in activities. What if you need to use a public bathroom? Can you catch Covid-19? Short answer, we still don't know what we don't know. Long answer-probably not if you follow good hygiene according to …
Do You Have Bad Breath?
Everyone everywhere at some point in time wonders...Does my breath smell? Dr. Mark Brhenne, DDS provides us with the information we need to help with this problem. To see if you breath smells, he suggests licking the inside of your wrist and taking a deep sniff. If it smells bad, your breath …
Is Your Hummus Toxic? Environmental Working Group Thinks It Might Be!
Independent laboratory tests commissioned by Environmental Working Group (" EWG") revealed high levels of glyphosate in hummus, chickpeas, dried and canned beans, dried lentils and garbanzo flour. Glyphosate, a weed killing chemical, has allegedly been linked to cancer. 90% of the 37 conventional, …
Got Corona? Updates on What to Do.
Tufts and Cornell University trained physician, Dr. Michael Greger, continues to provide us with updates on Cornona Virus. His recent video, "What To Do If you Come Down With Covid-19 Corona Virus" offers the following advice: Rest, stay hydrated, monitor your symptoms. Look for serious problems …
Do Masks Really Help Prevent The Spread Of Coronavirus?
Curious about face masks? Nina Bai's article, “Still Confused About Masks? Here’s the Science Behind How Face Masks Prevent Coronavirus,” provides us with important information. Many states are requiring people to wear face coverings in public spaces to reduce the spread of COVID-19. The CDC and …
How To Sleep Better: Top Psychiatrist Recommends These Hacks
Dr. Amen is one of America’s leading psychiatrists and brain health experts. He is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, general psychiatry and child psychiatry. According to the Washington Post, “By almost any measure, Dr. Amen is the most popular psychiatrist in …
Stanford & Silicon Valley Legend Has The Secret Sauce To Help Us Make Big Lifestyle Changes
How often have you tried to eat healthier, work out more, or use your cell phone less? Has it worked? BJ Fogg, author of "Tiny Habits: The Small Changes That Change Everything," has a model that works. He has helped thousands of people make big lifestyle changes. Dr. Fogg speaks to Dhru Purohit …
Fertility-Getting Your Body Ready For Conception and Pregnancy
Every day everywhere, millions of people are planning a family. Conception, pregnancy, and birth are processes talked about often and at times, taken for granted. Fertility challenges have become very common as many individuals find it diffecult to conceive and/or sustain a full-term pregnancy. …
Got Lyme Disease?
Do you have Lyme disease or other tick-borne illness? Maybe you and your doctor think you don't but you actually do! Maybe you have headaches, muscle aches, stomach ulcers, constipation, joint pain etc. These symptoms can actually be symptoms of Lyme. Maybe you have been diagnosed with Parkinson's …
Which Organic Foods Rock?
Do you know which organic brands rock? There are so many food products out there and The Cornicopia Institute rates many. The Cornucopia Institute "provides needed information to family farmers, consumers, and other stakeholders in the good food movement." We at Healthshifter frequently refer to …
50 Foods- 7 Day Food Tracker
It is so important for our health to eat a variety of nutrient dense and diverse foods. We all tend to eat the same things each and every day. We are tracking our food intake to see exactly what we eat. Care to join? Check out Deanna Minich's 50-Foods, 7-Day Variety Challenge. Remember if you have …