What is metabolic syndrome? Metabolic syndrome is not a single disease, but a constellation of cardiovascular disease risk factors. According to the National Cholesterol Education Program: If you have 3 or more of the 5 risk factors, then you have metabolic syndrome, and are also more prone to cardiovascular disease (heart attacks and strokes), diabetes, … Continue reading Metabolic Syndrome →

Quick multiple choice question: What is the most important asset to own in this new world economy? A) blue chip stocks like APPLE, GOOGLE & MICROSOFT B) gold & silver C) real estate D) a healthy & resilient human body What did you choose? I think many of us know that D is the correct … Continue reading The Kind of Food You Eat Matters! →

The KetoFlex 12/3 diet is a specific plan that we have encouraged many of our clients at BTF to adopt in order to combat inflammation and insulin resistance. It is a very specific diet based on Dr. Dale Bredesen’s protocol for optimal brain health and reversing the effects of Alzheimer’s disease.  The KetoFlex 12/3 diet … Continue reading KetoFlex 12/3 Diet →

Many of us are looking to lose a few pounds in the new year, especially after all the indulgences we ate during the holidays! As we set goals for this new year, most are looking to start fresh with a major weight loss goal, or burn the last few pounds that we can’t seem to … Continue reading Is There An Ideal Time For a Woman to Start a Weight Loss Program? →

Part 1 of this article discussed what Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is and who is prone to get it. This part 2 article will discuss what lifestyle changes you can make to help prevent AD. If you already have the cognitive decline that is pathognomonic of AD, the recommendations in this article can help reverse these … Continue reading How to Prevent & Reverse the Cognitive Decline Associated With Alzheimer’s Disease. Part 2. →

Let me start with this bold statement: Alzheimer’s disease can be prevented, and in many cases its associated decline can be reversed. Like most of the terrible chronic diseases of our modern-day society, we have a chance to modify, and sometimes even prevent, the morbid ending that our genetics may have in store for us…but … Continue reading How to Prevent & Reverse the Cognitive Decline Associated With Alzheimer’s Disease. Part 1. →

At first glance, this might seem like a very arrogant and self-serving topic for us to consider discussing! Back to Function, the healthcare office of the future? Please let me explain why I believe whole-heartedly that this is the truth. First, let’s discuss what is happening in the healthcare system in the U.S. today. Less … Continue reading Back to Function is the Healthcare Facility of the Future →

THE GREAT FRUIT DEBATE In recent years, nutritional scientists have come to understand that processed sugars that are added to so many foods (especially in the form of corn syrup), feeds diseases like cancer, obesity and many other health ailments. The war on sugar is on, but there has been a casualty in that war: … Continue reading The Great Fruit Debate →

What Is Epstein-Barr Virus? According to Anthony William in his book Medical Medium, the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) is a secret epidemic that affects roughly 225 million Americans. He believes that since the early 1900’s, EBV is responsible for mystery illnesses in every category and that your doctor knows almost nothing about the how the virus … Continue reading The Link Between Fibromylagia, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Epstein-Barr Virus →

Have you been given the bad news lately from your doctor? According to a recent blood test, you have high cholesterol. You might not even be experiencing any noticeable symptoms, but you’ve seen the drug commercials and you know that having high cholesterol isn’t a good thing. But are taking drugs the only solution to … Continue reading Natural Treatments for High Cholesterol →