Dr. Wendy's Blog

I always try to find the root cause of what my patients are going through, but sometimes it takes time to peel off the layers.  And so in order to...

Gut health has taken off in the social media world, and with any new trend, there is good and not so good information promoted. In my practice I find that...

Often people think that big pain needs big medicine. However, I have found that not to be the case at all, especially when it comes to stomach issues. Looking for...

The term “gut” is synonymous with the digestive tract−primarily the stomach, small and large intestines, but also includes our mouth, esophagus, liver, gallbladder and pancreas. Our gut serves as host...

There is often a lot of confusion about terminology when we discuss food and the reactions it can trigger. Food allergies are an allergic reaction caused by a reaction of...

Since sleep issues are far too common I have started to stock quite a few essential oils that help to reduce stress, induce calm and help with sleep. Blends Stress...

Ahhh sleep…and counting sheep, it’s the one thing everyone can’t go without. I like to refer to it as one of our superpowers. When we sleep our bodies detox, heal, regenerate...

Did you know that commercial mouthwashes do more harm than good! The harsh ingredients found in regular mouthwash formulas destroy all bacteria in your mouth- even the good bacteria that...

Certain medications have the potential to negatively affect a person’s sleep. Many medications, from cold and flu remedies to cancer treatments, can cause insomnia, making it hard to either fall...

Most of us have heard of stress eating, eating our feelings or drowning our sorrows, and research shows that our moods can definitely impact how and what we eat.  These...

We all know that excess consumption of highly processed sugar and refined carbohydrates can make us gain weight, but there are many (too many) other foods and chemicals in our...

Very often when we think of weight loss we only think of our diet however, there are a number of medications that can cause weight gain, or impact your ability...