Ronald Grisanti D.C., D.A.B.C.O., D.A.C.B.N, M.S., CFMP Article courtesy of Functional Medicine University. You know those little stickers on fruits and veggies? They’re called price look-up (PLU) codes and they contain numbers that cashiers use to ring you up. But you can also use them to make sure you’re getting …
Ronald Grisanti D.C., D.A.B.C.O., DACBN, MS, CFMP Article courtesy of Functional Medicine University. Coffee is considered one of the most beloved beverages in the world. Coffee specialty shops are popping up all over. The point is people love coffee and most people can’t start there day without there cup (or …
Ronald Grisanti D.C., D.A.B.C.O., DACBN, MS, CFMP Article courtesy of Functional Medicine University. In my quest to identify the most effective way of eating, I came across something that has caused a paradigm shift in my thinking on many “healthy” plant foods. I first need to preface my article on …
Ronald Grisanti D.C., D.A.B.C.O., DACBN, MS, CFMP Article courtesy of Functional Medicine University. Oxalate (or oxalic acid) is a compound found in a variety of plant-based foods. Under a microscope, oxalates are jagged in structure and look somewhat crystalline. During metabolism, oxalic acid combines with other minerals like calcium, sodium, magnesium, …
Ronald Grisanti D.C., D.A.B.C.O., DACBN, MS, CFMP Article courtesy of Functional Medicine University. As we face the crisis of Covid we all need to consider ways to boost and strengthen our immune systems. One important nutrient to add to our immune fighting arsenal is zinc. According to a study done in …