What do the numbers 3,4, 8, and 9 have to do with your health and wellness? Ronald Grisanti D.C., D.A.B.C.O., DACBN, MS, CFMP Do you know those little stickers on fruits and veggies? They're called price look-up (PLU) codes, and they contain numbers that cashiers use...

Introduction There’s a children’s song, “Dry Bones” with lyrics that connect the bones of the skeleton: The toe bone's connected to the foot bone,The foot bone's connected to the ankle bone,The ankle bone's connected to the leg bone,Now shake them skeleton bones!...

6 Safe Grilling Tips-- What You Need to Know Ronald Grisanti D.C., D.A.B.C.O., DACBN, MS, CFMP A popular pastime is the backyard grilling of our favorite meats. Although millions enjoy grilling, this article will present some downsides and recommended action steps to...

Introduction I’m proud of my patients when they have mastered reading labels in the grocery store. They can spot and avoid sugars, preservatives, colors, etc., and avoid toxic foods. Did you know that some of the most toxic foods you can buy have no “bad” ingredients...

Sequence-Based Health Care Sometimes the solution to difficult and complex problems is so simple that it hides in plain sight. An example would be the problem of chronic illness. I don’t have the complete answer to ending chronic illness or how to stop the current...

Introduction: If you think that more people are anxious and depressed than before the pandemic, you  would be correct: Data from the US Census Bureau in December reported more than 43% of those surveyed had symptoms of anxiety or depression in December of 2020. The...

Introduction: “I believe humans get a lot done, not because we’re smart, but because we have thumbs so we can make coffee.” – Flash Rosenberg Yes, I truly love coffee. Yes, coffee contains caffeine, which is a drug. Starbucks says that its espresso shots contain 75mg...

Introduction: “Fat is bad,” according to most medical authorities and especially the American Heart Association. Saturated fat raises your LDL (bad) cholesterol that can form blockages in arteries. No more than 5% to 6% of your calories in a day should come from...

Introduction: The term “high cholesterol” has become synonymous with “danger of heart disease or heart attack.” Thirty-five million Americans take statin drugs to control their cholesterol despite the side effects of muscle pain (very common), liver damage and…...

Introduction: There is tremendous interest in “plant-based diets” right now. Environmentally, this can be an excellent thing. But there is a sense, I think, that “Plant-Based” also means “healthy,” and this isn’t strictly true. I’ve had many patients and acquaintances...

In my extensive studies of holistic and alternative healing I have run across many techniques that are, well, simply weird. But when studied, sometimes the weird stuff is not only true, but it can also be incredibly useful. I have realized that reality is often quite...

Insulin Resistance-- More Dangerous Than High Cholesterol Contrary to what most people have been told, elevated cholesterol is not the villain it has been made out to be.  Unfortunately, many people are chasing the wrong criminal when it comes to improving health...