Dr Sidney Baker is a rock star in the world of Functional Medicine, integrative health and nutrition. Currently based in Sag Harbor in the US, he is a Yale University graduate who has been practicing medicine for more than 50 years. He is the author of...
I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: not all vanity is trivial. It’s so easy for us to cruise along and not really think about what we’re eating—or how we’re living—when we don’t have any ostensible symptoms. In my experience, three things typically compel...
Those that know me know that I am a HUGE fan of chocolate. Not just any old chocolate, though—I prefer darker varieties, which are rich (rather than sweet) and made with very few ingredients. While I can't deny I eat it for the flavour, it's also...
Now let me be clear: the importance of eating well stretches far beyond how nice your hair looks. However, it’s a misperception that all vanity is trivial. So often it’s the cosmetic things—the dull skin, the flaking nails, the brittle hair—that spur people on to take...
When it comes to achieving a sense of vitality, study after study shows that it's the small—sometimes barely detectable—shifts that lead to big success in the end. Rather than focus on the dramatic, Instagram-worthy actions (seven-vegetable green juice for breakfast, anyone?), commit to making one...
Eating oils is a great way to amp up your healthy fats. Here are some of the best—plus one to avoid. Best for salads: Flaxseed oil With a high proportion of omega-3 fats, regular consumption of flaxseed oil can help with a range of heath issues, from...