As I put my garden to bed for the winter, I find myself reflecting on the parallels between our gardens, nature and ourselves. This is a significant time of year, where great changes occur, and the type of stressors we encounter morphs us into a chaotic jumble of dis-ease. In a garden, the soil is […]
Spring has sprung, and with it a host of irritants in the air as a result! 1 in 6 Americans suffer from allergies, and the incidence of allergy-driven asthma has doubled since 1980. It is estimated that 35 million Americans suffer from environmental allergies. An allergic reaction occurs when a substance, otherwise harmless, when coming
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Don’t throw your turkey bones out! Keep them to make “bone broth” or “bone stock”! Why? Lots of reasons, the main one of which is that consuming the nutrient rich broth or soup can make a big impact on the integrity of your joints, bones and health in general. We are all familiar with chicken
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At certain times of the year, our mental and emotional stability stand out more glaringly than other times. We are now entering one of those times. As the stress of the holidays bear down on us – fervent shopping, working longer hours, kids events and expectations that commonly arise with various activities, how strong we
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Embarking on a weight loss program can be fraught with frustration and confusion. Some say that without exercise, you can’t lose weight. Yet many don’t lose weight exercising and are frustrated. One group says you can’t lose weight unless you are vegetarian, vegan, or eat only fruits or vegetables. Others promote low carb, eating only
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So many people today suffer from sugar-related diseases. According to NCBI as published in the US National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health “Consumption of added sugars has been implicated in increased risk of a variety of chronic diseases including obesity, cardiovascular disease, diabetes and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) as well as cognitive
Recently I was asked what “Preventive Medicine” really is. I realized there is confusion on the topic. So often we confuse “early intervention” with “prevention”. In my mind, there is a world of difference. Prevention is doing those activities, such as eating a healthy diet, exercising, or doing preventive therapies, with the intent of circumventing
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As the days become unseasonably hotter, the risks of heat-related illnesses, such as dehydration, heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heat stroke (or sun stroke) become a concern. Because heat stroke can kill you, it is important that you know how to prevent it, you know the signs as it progresses, and that you know what
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Years ago, a 19 year old woman and her family came to see me for “severe PMS”. I hear the word “severe” a lot, but none as profound as this one. This girl raged for 3 out of 4 weeks per month. Only the week after her cycle was she tolerable. For two weeks her
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After a long winter and frustrating spring, we are exuberantly working to get our fields and gardens planted. Some will spend time planning just the right colors, textures, heights and maybe even fragrances in their flower gardens. Others are planting vegetables and herbs. Maybe they are trying new varieties, or planting old favorites, or even
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