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Who Are You? What Do You Want? by Dr Steven Gundry Sorry for the delay in getting this entry to you. At first, the task of answering over a hundred inquiries seemed too daunting, but as I read and re-read your questions, a pattern emerged that prompted the title of this blog. I’m going to use the example of a new patient, Cheryl (not her real name), who came to see me this week. I always start my meeting with any new patient with the question: “What are you doing here? What do you want? Read More About Dr Steven Gundry

The Truth About Fructose and Belly Fat by Dr John La Puma Americans eat about 136 pounds of added sugar every year, each. Some 57 pounds is High Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS). In 1966, we ate no HFCS and 23 pounds less added sugar per person. Can simple food swaps actually help you lose weight…and better yet, belly fat? How much HFCS we now eat, and how many more pounds we now weigh are close to the same. According to the CDC, women under 50 weigh about 27. Read More About Dr John La Puma

REFLECTIONS ON TRUST by Jo Ann McKarus Hi everyone, and thanks for your warm messages of gratitude and well-wishes for Mother’s Day. They really touched me. I see there are some new members posting, and I’d like to welcome you and encourage you to keep expressing yourselves. As I’m sure you’ve probably already gathered, this is a safe and empathic group to share with. Members are smart, helpful, honest, non-judgmental, curious and courageous. Read More About Jo Ann McKarus

Safe Sunscreens by Paige Padgett Hey, Team! It’s that time of year again when you go to the beach, have barbeques, and in general spend more time outdoors. It’s also the time of year when most of you pull out the sunscreen. Although, you should be wearing it all year long — shame on you! But wait! Before you slather on your favorite sunscreen read the ingredients. If it contains oxybenzone, trash it. It’s toxic. And get this, oxybenzone is associated with allergic reactions triggered by of all things — the sun. Read More About Paige Padgett