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Sally Norton has dedicated years to meticulously analyzing data and compiling an authoritative guide on oxalates,  “ Toxic Superfoods: How Oxalate Overload Is Making You Sick — and How to Get Better .” In it, she reviews how and why foods we’ve been told are healthy can undermine your health. Her academic background includes a bachelor's degree in nutritional science from Cornell University and her master's degree in public health from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. In this interview, we explore the broader implications of oxalates on health, Norton's personal journey with oxalate sensitivity, and her innovative solutions for common nutritional misunderstandings. What Are Oxalates? Oxalates are natural compounds found in many foods, including leafy greens, nuts, and seeds. Another term for oxalate is dicarboxylic acid, which is made up by two carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) molecules. As I’ve discussed in previous articles,  CO 2  is essentia

Traditional forms of medicine were, by nature, holistic. But in the past century, conventional medicine has mainly focused on the physical aspects of illness, breaking the body up into parts to be dealt with in isolation by specialists who concentrate on disease and dysfunction. Their focus on disease—rather than health—has informed how medicine is practiced and patients are treated. Integrative and functional medicine bring the focus back to patients and their health and healing. The surge in popularity of these modalities suggests that patients are drawn to this new (or very old) approach. So what are integrative medicine and functional medicine? And how are they different? What Is Integrative Medicine? Treating the Whole Person Integrative medicine uses an evidence-based approach to treat the whole person—body, mind, and spirit. A patient’s physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual needs are addressed as each is considered integral to overall health and well-being. Integrative medi

Amymyersmd.com - You’ve heard me say it time and time again in my books and in articles, “conventional medicine failed me and it’s my mission to not have it fail you, too.” It truly is my mission as a functional medicine doctor and health and wellness brand founder to help you avoid the pitfalls of conventional medicine and empower you to take control of your health. I have a vision of creating a clear path to optimal health and wellness, something that is better than what we all know through conventional physicians and medications. Let me explain why. Contents 1 The Problem With Conventional Medicine 2 What is Functional Medicine? 2.1 Functional Medicine Looks At The Individual As Unique 3 What Conventional Medicine Gets Wrong 3.1 It’s All In Your Genes 3.2 Once You’re Diagnosed, Your Symptoms Will Only Get Worse 3.3 Autoimmunity is a Disease of a Single Organ 3.4 Medications Are the Only Way to Relieve Your Symptoms 3.5 Diet Plays No Role in Autoimmune Disorders 3.6 A

Imagine starting your day with a bowl of cereal that could be silently affecting your family’s health. Recent studies show that chlormequat, a pesticide linked to reproductive issues, has been found in popular breakfast cereals like Quaker Oats and Cheerios. As this substance infiltrates the American food supply, the potential risks to our health and future generations loom larger, raising urgent questions about the safety of our everyday food choices. In a study published in the Journal of Exposure Science & Environmental Epidemiology on Feb. 15, 2024, researchers revealed alarming findings regarding the prevalence of chlormequat. Chlormequat was detected in the urine of 4 out of 5 people or 80 percent of Americans tested. Additionally, 92 percent of oat-based foods tested contained chlormequat, including Quaker Oats and Cheerios. This study—the first to report urinary chlormequat measurements in adults living in the United States—highlights the possible widespread presence of c