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… Continue reading #AskDrBob-May 28th
Category: Refuge
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… Continue reading Gluten & Pain
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… Continue reading How Does Your Body “React” To Gluten?
“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… Continue reading “Get to Know” Progesterone
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… Continue reading Grains & Gluten
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… Continue reading Food Labels & GMO’s
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… Continue reading How To: Have a Healthy Waistline
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… Continue reading Waistline & Weight Loss Suggestions
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… Continue reading Welcome to Refuge!
