Food Intolerance Vs. Food Allergy There’s a lot of provider and patient misunderstanding about the differences between an intolerance/sensitivity versus an allergic reaction to food and we’ve created this article to help demystify the confusion between reactions and testing. As the saying goes, “you are what you eat.” What if the foods you are eating cause symptoms, worsen inflammation, and end … Read More
Could You Be Gluten Sensitive?
Could You Be Gluten Sensitive? The number of people on a gluten free diet is on the rise and many ask me if it’s the latest fashion, fad, or weight-loss diet following the Hollywood trend. I can assure you curious reader, it’s not and research published in the March 2011 online edition of BMC Medicine Journal agreed. Many are familiar … Read More
Autism/ADD Spectrum Disorder: Integrative Treatment
Integrative Autism and ADD Spectrum Disorder by Dr. Maggie Yu, MD There are many studies and articles in the past twenty years that have researched various areas of integrative management for Autism and ADD spectrum disorders. Although there is a growing mountain of evidence to support incorporating some of these holistic approaches, few medical providers or clinics treat these disorders integrating … Read More
Healthy Eating
Tips for Healthy Eating When we try to restore your health with nutrition and other natural therapies, we areworking with the body’s biochemistry. The most basic, and sometimes most effective therapy is your diet. Many people don’t make the connection between their day-to-day habits and the symptoms they suffer. This section will provide you with some basic rules to help … Read More