Allergies, or sensitivities to pollen, spores, mold, and dust (also called hay fever or allergic rhinitis) can be quite severe make daily living quite uncomfortable. Symptoms of hay fever are sneezing, runny nose, stuffy nose, watery eyes, itchy eyes and…
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) is a debilitating condition characterized by severe and long lasting exhaustion, but it can also manifest in symptoms of sleep disturbance, memory and concentration difficulties, widespread muscle and joint pain, headaches, and extreme tiredness following any physical…
I’ve taken my love for coconut to a whole new level after learning how to crack one, when I was in Hawaii recently. I try to incorporate coconut into my health regime in a variety of ways. In my protein…
Enjoy my list of five favorite things in May… 1. Easy to use, single serve packs of this prebiotic, probiotic, and digestive enzyme blend puts Digestion Plus at the top of my list this month. Add this to any cold or…
Many people do not realize that the health of the immune system and the brain is strongly linked to the health of your gut; therefore, anything that disrupts the perfect flora balance can precipitate problems elsewhere in the body….
1. Seedsters Sprouted Seed Snack by Doctor in the Kitchen. I am constantly munching in between meals. Made from organic sunflower, flax, and chia seeds; this savory snack is vegan, RAW, non-GMO, and gluten-free. I like that it is filled with healthy…
D-Ribose is a natural 5-carbon sugar that is present in every cell of the body. It is a non-glycemic sugar, which means that it doesn’t raise your blood sugar. It is an important component of cells, including muscle and heart…
1. Giddy Up & Go Granola by Thoughtful Food. When I stray from my grain free diet, I splurge on this really tasty, certified gluten free, vegan, organic, and dairy free granola. I eat it with homemade almond milk and…
My all-time favorite root vegetable is the sweet potato. It is an important part of my Paleo-esque diet, especially breakfast. Orange-fleshed sweet potatoes may be one of nature’s unsurpassed sources of beta-carotene (Vitamin A), in addition to being high in…
A few weeks ago, I had a bronchitis that really knocked me off my feet. (Yes, even doctors get sick.) It’s been a difficult winter for many battling persistent and recurrent upper respiratory infections. In my practice I’m seeing lots…
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