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[Originally published on May 5th, 2014] Jeffrey Bland has been an internationally recognized leader in the nutritional medicine field for over 35 years and is known for his ability to synthesize complex scientific concepts in a manner that is both personable and accessible. A biochemist by training, Dr. Bland earned dual degrees in biology and chemistry from the University of California, Irvine, a...

[Originally published on April 1st, 2014] Dr. Hays has practiced obstetrics and gynecology, and now Functional Medicine, over a career lasting 32 years. In describing the focus of her career at present – she said: “I went into medicine to help people be healthier, but what I found in medicine was a system that was as sick as the people it was treating. Ultimately I realized that my calling was to...

[Originally published on March 3rd, 2014] Dr. David M. Brady has 22-years of experience as an integrative physician and over 18 years in health sciences academia. He is a licensed naturopathic medical physician in CT and VT, a board certified clinical nutritionist and received his original clinical training as a chiropractic physician. He currently serves as the Vice Provost for the Division of He...

[Originally published on January 27, 2014] Dr. Izabella Wentz, PharmD, FASCP is a passionate, innovative, solution focused pharmacist with an exceptional blend of creativity, empathy and clinical experience. After being diagnosed with Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis in 2009, Dr. Wentz was surprised at the lack of conventional medical knowledge about lifestyle interventions for Hashimoto’s, hypothyroidism,...

[Originally published on January 27, 2014] Professional certified fitness trainer Mikki Reilly has been teaching people about fitness for twenty years. A one-time competing bodybuilder, she brings her wealth of experience to helping people of all ages lose weight and become fit. Mikki graduated from the University of California at Santa Barbara with degrees in both exercise and health science, and...

[Originally published on January 1st, 2014] Chris Kresser, LAc, is a licensed acupuncturist and functional medicine practitioner. Greatist.com has named Chris one of the 50 most influential people in health and fitness, along with Mehmet Oz, Andrew Weil, and Deepak Chopra; and the popular LivingLavidaLowCarb.com and best-selling Paleo-nutrition authors such as Robb Wolf have ranked Chris as one of...

[Originally published on December 30, 2013] Connect with Dr. Myers: Website: https://www.amymyersmd.com/ Newsletter: https://www.amymyersmd.com/ec/guide-to-leaky-gut Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmyMyersMD Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amymyersmd/

[Originally published on December 16, 2013] As CEO and Founder of MindBodyGreen, Jason Wachob’s goal is to inspire people around the world to live their healthiest lives, by making informed choices about food, movement, and spirituality. After being told that he required back surgery, Jason opted for yoga and is now completely healed. Jason has been featured in The New York Times and Vogue Austral...

[Originally published on December 2nd, 2013] Peter D’Adamo is a naturopathic physician who is also an author, researcher-educator, Ivesian, amateur horologist, budding software developer, and air-cooled enthusiast. He is considered a world expert in glycobiology, principally the ABO (ABH) blood groups and the secretor (FUT2) polymorphisms. In 1996 Dr. D’Adamo wrote the NY Times Bestseller Eat Righ...

[Originally published on November 18, 2013] Dr. David Perlmutter, MD, FACN, ABIHM is a Board-Certified Neurologist and Fellow of the American College of Nutrition who received his M.D. degree from the University of Miami School of Medicine where he was awarded the Leonard G. Rowntree Research Award. After completing residency training in Neurology, also at the University of Miami, Dr. Perlmutter e...

[Originally published on November 4, 2013] Dr. Tom O’Bryan is an internationally recognized speaker and workshop leader specializing in the complications of Non-Celiac Gluten Sensitivity and Celiac Disease as they occur inside and outside of the intestines. Since 2004, he has served as a teaching clinician for international audiences of Healthcare Practitioners, and currently holds teaching Facult...

[Originally published on October 21, 2013] Steve Wright is an electrical engineer turned health engineer. Back in 2009, he was struggling with IBS symptoms, weight gain, acne, and other severe health issues. When conventional medicine didn’t help, his friend Jordan Reasoner got him to start the Specific Carbohydrate Diet. In just a few days his IBS symptoms were basically gone. Since then, he’s fo...

[Originally published on September 23rd, 2013]  Plant strong vs Paleo, which is better? Any suggestions for a 3-year-old boy with hives who has been given Zyrtek? It is true that Propylthiouracil (PTU) is worse for Graves’ disease than Metimazole? Do you think the MTHFR gene is responsible for all the health issues they have attributed to it? I am heterozygous MTHFR, what specifically do I need to...

[Originally published on September 9, 2013] Will you treat me via Skype in the UK? Is it okay to have wheat and barley grass in your diet if you’re gluten sensitive or celiac? Would you recommend the iodine radiation procedure for a person with hyperthyroidism? How do I rid my body of Candida? What probiotic do you recommend for kids? How do you convince the rest of the medical establishment of yo...

[Originally published on August 26, 2013] Jennifer Fugo is the founder of Gluten Free School, a website dedicated to teaching gluten-sensitive individuals commonsense, simple and powerful steps to get healthy. She’s a certified Health Coach named a “Gluten Free Guru” by Philadelphia Magazine who created the popular “Gluten-Free Sugar Cleanse” to teach gluten-free folks how to experience positive p...

[Originally published on August 19, 2013] Dr. Susan Blum is the Founder and Director of Blum Center for Health in Rye Brook, New York. She is a Preventive Medicine and Chronic Disease Specialist, Dr. Blum is a member of the Medical Advisory Board for The Dr. Oz Show. She has appeared on Fox 5 News, ABC Eyewitness News, and is regularly quoted in Real Simple, Harper’s Bazaar, Redbook. Dr. Blum’s mi...

[Originally published on August 12, 2013] With over 17 years of experience in the cosmetic and skincare industry, make-up guru Shirley Pinkson brings her expertise in artistry and business to W3LL PEOPLE™ Cosmetics. Before partnering to create W3LL PEOPLE™, Shirley served as the corporate leader for NARS Cosmetics and grew NARS into one of the top five cosmetic lines in America. In addition, she h...

[Originally published on August 5, 2013] Brianne is a nutritionist with training in dietetics at the University of Texas at Austin. During her time at UT she completed her dietetic internship working at Seton Medical Center, the Texas Department of State Health Services, and a private practice with a local dietitian. Prior to joining the team at Austin UltraHealth, Brianne counseled patients with...

[Originally published on July 29, 2013] Drew Canole is a Nutrition Specialist, Transformation Specialist, and national spokesperson for the benefits of juicing vegetables for health and vitality. He is the founder of Fitlife. TV where he shares “Educational, Inspirational and Entertaining” videos and articles about health, fitness, healing and longevity. Drew Canole’s transformation clients includ...

[Originally published on July 22nd, 2013] KARA FITZGERALD, ND, received her doctorate of naturopathic medicine from National College of Natural Medicine in Portland, Oregon. She completed the first CNME-accredited post-doctorate position in nutritional biochemistry and laboratory science at Metametrix Clinical Laboratory under the direction of Richard Lord, Ph. D. Her residency was completed at Pr...

[Originally posted on July 14, 2013] Pilar Gerasimo is the founding editor of Experience Life magazine, a pioneering health and fitness publication that reaches 3 million people and has earned more than 100 editorial and design awards over its 12-year history. Pilar is also the creative force behind RevolutionaryAct.com and “101 Revolutionary Ways to Be Healthy” an interactive Web infographic and...

[Originally published on July 8, 2013] Dr. Stuart Nunnally is a graduate of the University of Texas Health Science Center Dental School in San Antonio (1980). He maintains an integrative biological dental practice in Marble Falls, Texas where he has treated patients from all fifty states and twenty-four countries. Dr. Nunnally is board certified in naturopathic medicine and is board certified in i...

[Originally published on July 1st, 2013] Bob Root is the Chief Technology Officer for Keys Care. He is responsible for the design, development, and manufacturing of Keys products. Keys develops and manufactures natural skin medicines that are chemical-free, vegan, gluten-free, and therapeutic for people and their pets. Bob is a former Fortune 500 high tech CEO and entrepreneur in Silicon Valley an...

[Originally posted on June 24, 2013] Dan is the CEO and co-founder of Dan’s Plan, an online wellness and technology company promoting optimal health in our modern world. Prior to founding this company, Dan established a track record of excellence in various health-related occupations, including innovative work in bioinformatics and Scientific and Medical Affairs in the biopharmaceutical industries...

[Originally published on June 17, 2013] Kathlyn Hendricks, PhD, has been a pioneer in the field of body-mind integration for nearly forty years. She received her doctorate in transpersonal psychology in 1982 and has been a Board Certified-Dance/Movement Therapist of the American Dance Therapy Association since 1975. She has an international reputation as a seminar leader for health and business pr...