Nutrition

Why do we love sugar? Food is life; food is pleasure, and nothing rivals the taste of sweet. Sweet tasting foods historically were “safe”. There is probably no food that is both sweet and toxic, therefore we evolved to understand that sweet meant safe. That was fine when we found fresh fruit and berries in […]

Genetics, Nutrition & Your Health Root Cause Medical is working extensively with the patient’s genetics. Genomics or the ability to alter the expression of genes with the use of nutrition is a very exciting field. For some individuals, the data regarding their genes, specifically those genes that can be altered with the use of specialized […]

Is celery juice a magic health elixir? Celery juice is the latest buzzword in the health and wellness world. Many are claiming celery juice has cleared their acne, psoriasis, and even various forms of autoimmune diseases. This trend was made popular by the Medical Medium who claims that celery juice starves bacteria in the body, […]

Do you have keto confusion? Carb confusion? Diets are “hot” in the U.S. and the current trend is definitely “Up with Keto” and “Down with Carbs”. What if I told you I like keto and I like carbs, AND keto is dangerous and carbs can kill you? Does that sound crazy or just indecisive? Actually […]

I Need a Primary Care Doctor who uses Functional Medicine Are you frustrated with your primary care doctor? Is he or she always rushed? Do you feel you aren’t listened to? Do you want to understand the underlying root cause of why your body feels sick? Do you wonder if there’s an option to taking […]

Do you wonder if gluten is bothering you? There is a lot of confusion as to how best to test for celiac disease or gluten sensitivity. The good news is that we can clear up the confusion for good and answer your questions. Give a listen.

Too many people regret not getting healthier sooner Regret is unfortunate. While I believe it’s never too late to get healthy, patients regularly tell me they wish they had gotten healthier sooner. The human body is capable of healing to some degree no matter what your age, which is great news. The bad news is […]

Can You Change the Expression of Your Genes? Unlike the color of your eyes and the shape of your face, which cannot be changed, you CAN change how many of your genes express themselves. The beauty of that involves supporting genes nutritionally that, unsupported, would move you towards certain diseases found in your family. It’s […]

Nutritional Genomics Dr. Rick Petersen reviews what nutritional genomics is and how it can impact your health. Genetics is not determinism, it’s a predisposition, which means there is an ability to influence gene expression with nutrition. This will enhance your health and your ability to deal with stressors that have been compromising your best health. […]