Dr. Mark’s Cholesterol Dilemma
Being a healthy guy who is extremely cautious about what I put in my mouth, I am not immune from concern from time to time. Case in point - after a recent routine blood test, I was alarmed to see an elevated LDL and suppressed HDL. Specifically, my LDL was in the...
3 Traits of a Stable Person
Several years ago, I was gripped as I listened to a song entitle "The Anchor." Without going into the details of the song, there was a particular line that struck me... "The anchor holds in the eye of the storm..." This represents the difficulties of life and the...
5 Ways to Overcome Food Addiction
Today, during our busy lives in general, business meetings, church committees, and family gatherings center around what and where we will eat. Think about that for a moment! Rather that appreciating the concept of food (fuel for the body), we have allowed food to...
5 Ways to Achieve Balance in an Unbalanced World
Today's world can be characterized by the following: unpredictable, worrisome, chaotic, and stressful. Do these sound like characteristics of your own life at present? If so, continue reading and learn how to find balance amidst the unbalance of today. To find...
What Makes Us Fart (and how to lessen its frequency)
The “FART”! What a word! I am not sure of the origin of this word. All I know is that the “fart” is more properly named flatulence. Men sometimes call it “music to my ears” or “my other language”. Women may call it “tooting”, “pooting”, or “passing wind”, or not...
How to Increase Muscle and Decrease Fat
Dr. Michele and I routinely see frustration in the hearts, minds, and voices of our patients regarding failed weight loss attempts. If you have been frustrated with the scale and its stubbornness or if you have tirelessly searched for the weight loss answer, please...
Why You Are Most Likely Magnesium Deficient
Supplement We Use: Magnesium Buffered Chelate Signs of magnesium deficiency are common in the United States, if you know for what you are looking. It is a fact that more than 50% of Americans are magnesium deficient. Unfortunately, the...
Braised Short Rib (Paleo)
Makes 6 servings. Prep time: 3.5 hours. Ingredients 2 pounds beef short ribs, trimmed 1/2 teaspoon sea salt 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper 1 1/2 cups beef broth 1 cup cabernet Sauvignon, optional 2 tablespoons tomato paste 1 1/2 cups chopped celery 1 cup chopped...
Are you believing the lie about sugar?
I have always enjoyed the zoo. I am struck by the multitude of animal species as well as their colorful appearances. To describe the various species, there is normally a sign on the outside of the cage or barrier that articulates the origin, type, and geographic range...
Pork Chile Verde (Paleo)
Makes 12 servings. Prep time: 3 hours. Ingredients 4 pounds pork shoulder roast, trimmed of fat 2 teaspoons kosher salt 1 teaspoon black pepper 1/4 cup coconut oil 3 cups yellow onions, coarsely chopped 2 cups green bell peppers, cut in 1" pieces 1 1/2 cups Anaheim...
Dr. Michele Neil-Sherwood is an authority on bioidentical hormone replacement therapy and authorized representative of bioTE Medical. Learn about bioTE, a safe and effective hormone replacement therapy.