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50 Must Try Holiday Recipes
It’s hard to believe the holiday season is already upon us! Cue the work parties, family gatherings, and potluck dinners. Sticking to healthy eating habits this time of year can be a challenge for many. That’s why we wanted to make your menu planning easy and fun!...
15 of the Best Anti-Inflammatory Recipes
Inflammation can be both good and bad. Acute inflammation is necessary for your body to heal and protect itself, but inflammation that is chronic in nature can be harmful to your health. This type of chronic inflammation is thought to be the root cause of many...
Intermittent Fasting Part 2: SIBO, Inflammation and Constipation
In Part 1, we were introduced to intermittent fasting and its health benefits. Let’s now learn how fasting can help SIBO (small intestinal bacterial overgrowth), SIFO (small intestinal fungal overgrowth), inflammation and the dreaded constipation. SIBO and SIFO are an...
Intermittent Fasting Part 1: Does fasting give you a better edge on health?
It seems like trends come and go. I remember fad diets from the past, but not many have survived the test of time. Our emphasis on dieting has become an American obsession. I have told patients for years to eat 3 meals a day and 2 snacks. I may have been wrong. There...
The Skinny on Alcohol
With the holiday parties and festivities upon us, I wanted to give you the scoop on alcohol! While there can be health benefits in small amounts, excessive alcohol intake is never healthy. The concern with some alcoholic beverages is the empty calories from...
Plastics: The Rise and Fall
Have you ever wondered what the number in the triangle on the bottom of your plastic water bottle, beauty, medication, and supplement containers means? Originally, I thought it was only for recycling purposes. I recently discovered that it means a whole lot more. The...
Essential Oils: Powerful Plant-Based Wonders
History of Essential Oils Essential oils have been gaining popularity in the U.S. in recent years, but in other parts of the world, they have been used for thousands of years. The use of essential oils dates back to as early as 2000 B.C. when ancient Egyptians were...
Cooking with Herbs and Spices
If you are anything like me, you have a cabinet full of herbs and spices that you rarely use because: a) you forget they’re there, and, b) you never remember which one pairs well with the food you are preparing. To help inspire your creativity in the kitchen, I made a...
Food Sensitivities: Can They Be Causing Your Symptoms?
Have you ever wondered what’s causing you to feel terrible? Maybe you experience frequent diarrhea, migraines, eczema, or joint pain. You have likely tried various diets, supplements, and medications to find symptom relief, but overall feel frustrated that the...
Mold Toxicity: What You Need to Know
Mold: More Than Just “The Green Stuff On My Bread” Whether we can see it or not, mold is everywhere and we encounter it every day. Some molds do not pose a health risk to people, yet others can cause debilitating illness. It’s estimated that indoor air pollutants,...