Mushrooms have gained growing attention for their wide range of potential health benefits. They contain unique bioactive compounds that support our immune systems, brain function, energy, and overall well-being. For centuries, mushrooms have been used in traditional medicine. Modern research is now uncovering how mushrooms play a valuable role in promoting physical and mental health.
Benadryl (diphenhydramine) is a common over-the-counter antihistamine often used to treat allergies, hay fever, and even occasional insomnia. While it’s effective in the short term, using it daily can pose serious health risks—especially if you're using it for sleep or long-term allergy control.
I often hear from patients that they can enjoy bread while traveling in Europe, but back home in the U.S., the same food leaves them feeling bloated, achy, or foggy-headed. Intrigued by this recurring pattern, I decided to dig deeper—and what I found confirmed there are indeed several reasons why bread in Europe is often easier to digest.
With all the seed oils and preservatives in conventional salad dressings, an easy thing to do to optimize your health is to make your own! Here are three of my go to dressings I prepare often in my household. Happy summer salad season!
There’s nothing like a poor nights sleep. But if the poor sleep happens regularly it can really impact your life. Follow these 5 tips to aid in a better nights sleep.
My top 5 supplements that I suggest for insulin resistance or elevated blood sugar conditions.
Insulin resistance is one of the causes to many diseases in our society today such as diabetes, PCOS, and heart disease. Here are some dietary suggestions to reverse the resistance of insulin or prevent the issue from beginning.
It’s easy to get caught up in the holiday season! All the parties containing holiday cookies, glasses of egg nog or latkes with sour cream can easily strain our waistlines! Here are some tips to help ease through the holidays without depriving yourself and/or indulging with the extra order of guilt.
Quick, easy and yummy salad recipes for any summer picnic or get together! Bon appetit!!
Dr Fey is excited to offer GI spotlight functional wellness test by Design for Health, an in-depth stool test targeting vital markers for gastrointestinal health.
Heartburn affects 60 million people at least once a month, and about 15 million people experience it daily. Heartburn is often treated with medications that neutralize or inhibit stomach acid from being produced, but what if the real root cause of heartburn isn’t high levels of stomach acid?
For many of us who enjoy a morning or afternoon stroll and call it exercise may need to make some adjustments to our routines. I see many clients who track their steps or count their minutes walking each day, but according to what I’ve seen clinically AND to two recent articles, a meandering walkabout isn’t enough.
A recent study published in the medical journal JAMA revealed that the amount of melatonin in supplements had been mislabeled. Researchers tested 25 different brands of melatonin gummies and found that 22 had varying amounts of melatonin, with one containing only 74 percent of the advertised amount and another containing 347 percent.
A newly published study in the British Medical Journal showed that chronic use of oral and/or inhaled glucocorticoids affected the white and gray matter of the brain.
Finally! A research article showing what I have been seeing for decades! Patients who have adequate vitamin D3 levels and taking fish oil supplements reduces their risk of developing autoimmune diseases.
What is the best form of calcium to take for bone health? This is a common question I’m asked in my office. And, many people have been misinformed on this topic.
When treating insomnia, it’s important to start with the basics. For many people, simple lifestyle changes can result in drastic changes in sleep quality. Here are some medication and supplement-free ways to improve your night’s sleep.
Here’s a family favorite recipe, that’s only 30 minutes to make! Enjoy!
In my practice, I see how important diet is in influencing our health. Unfortunately in main stream medicine, diet is often overlooked when discussing patient’s treatment plans. What I find even more baffling is when it comes to treating gastrointestinal disorders such as inflammatory bowel disease (Chron’s disease and Ulcerative colitis), patients are often told that what you eat doesn’t matter. Well, I am here to tell you that it 100% does matter. Let’s look at some research that backs up my statement.
Chemicals used in packaging may play role in 100,000 US deaths a year! A new study published in the journal Environmental Pollution showed that daily exposure to phthalates, also known as plasticizers, may lead to hundreds to thousands of early deaths each year among older adults in the US.
