#AskDrBob-May 28th
Hello Everyone! This is the first time we have posted the #AskDrBob for our blog. Our purpose is for you to see the actual questions that were asked, and to then watch the video. Make sure the check back weekly. Video: Ask Dr. Bob Questions: 1. I had just picked your book up ’18 days to ADHD free’. Looking to experiment over the summer as both my daughters are currently… Read more
Gluten & Pain
One of the most common addictions my patients have is the LOVE of bread and pastries. Prior to limiting my gluten intake and weight loss, I thought there was nothing better than a slice of hot bread with butter gently melting into the crevices formed by the yeast air bubbles! I’m sure you can taste and feel the butter oozing down the side of your lip right now! I am… Read more
How Does Your Body “React” To Gluten?
From my experience, individuals who have a diet focused on gluten-based grains have more inflammation in their body, pain syndromes, mineral deficiencies and allergies. Diets heavy with grains tend to have altered enzyme and metabolic pathways and skewed fat metabolism. The metabolic pathways are interrupted because minerals and vitamins are often depleted with the refining of grains; these minerals act as co-factors. Think of co-factors as the special ingredient you… Read more
“Get to Know” Progesterone
The springtime is always a fun time of year: the birds are chirping early in the morning, the howling winter wind no longer rattles the window panes, and the essence of the fresh blooms on the trees is exhilarating. I just love opening the windows in April and May with the fresh scent of mowed grass; even if you live in a condo or apartment, it is a pleasure to… Read more
Grains & Gluten
The whole issue of health can sometimes be quite bewildering and downright frustrating. This is especially true when it comes to discerning if you should or should not eat grains. The anti-meat and whole grain movement has been going on for some time. Celiac disease and/or the digestive distress that appears to be precipitated by eating grains are on the front pages of nearly every magazine and Internet health story…. Read more
Food Labels & GMO’s
Hello Everyone! I have been fortunate to be a source for two of the following articles that I know will bring value to your life. First, I was featured on MSN’s Fitbie in their article: 5 Must-Look Food Label Finds. This will help you when making decisions while grocery shopping. You can also check out Health 101 for additional information. As you know, I am in opposition of genetically modified… Read more
How To: Have a Healthy Waistline
For many years I have mentioned companies are permitted to request testing and compliance to accepted health norms from their employees if employers are to continue paying for personnel health care insurance. For instance, there are health care facilities that do not employ people who smoke for various reasons; one being the fact that health care workers ought to be setting an example to the patients they serve. Last week… Read more
Waistline & Weight Loss Suggestions
I would like to encourage you to spend some time at browsing our new website; we have created a new landscape with easy navigation and information that was developed to serve your healthcare needs. The site has been updated to provide you with the answers you have been looking for. Also, be sure to watch the “Ask Dr. Bob” episodes which are released on Fridays. I want to personally invite… Read more
Welcome to Refuge!
Like most married couples, Michelle and her husband wanted to become parents are raise a family. However, they were told they could never have children naturally. Through IVF they had one child, but that process wasn’t the most ideal. When they wanted to conceive again, Michelle was told she had Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). She tried IVF once more, had a miscarriage and was open for any solution. Her father… Read more
