Since we’re dealing with candida and gut issues this week, Ann and I decided to give you a fun Peruvian recipe for quinoa chicha… Chicha is a fermented drink that you can find just about anywhere in Peru (and other countries south of the U.S.) You can get corn, quinoa, yucca, pineapple, apple and many [...]

Ever wonder if the myths you hear about candida are really true? In Part 2 of my interview with Dr. Jeffrey McCombs, we address some of the common myths around candida and determine what is true and what is not based on his clinical experience. During the call, we talk about the “spit test” and [...]

This is one of the last episodes from Peru, so be sure to enjoy it! In this video, Annmarie and I explore some of the wild edibles as well as some cultivated foods that are eaten in Peru. We explore the fields, the mountains and even a greenhouse in a small community about 3-4 hours [...]

camping in weather this cold can easily reduce inflammation on the short term – because it’s like sleeping in an icebox. (Long term, it can weaken the immune system, though!) Resident Medical Authority: J. E. Williams, OMD, FAAIM THE INFLAMMATION CONNECTION As a practicing clinician, I hear it all the time: “I haven’t felt well [...]

We’re wrapping up some of the Peru travel videos with some really cool clips of our trip up to Ausangate – one of the highest peaks in the Peruvian Andes… On this trip, we encountered fresh glacier water, freeze dried potatoes, hundreds of llama and a gringo with a really weird hat (that’s me!) Our [...]