We are living in interesting times. If the pandemic this year has taught us anything, it is that what was “normal” is no longer sustainable. When we step back and look at the big picture we can see this manifesting in so many different areas. Where we have cut corners for what is fast, fun, […]
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This month’s recipe is just in time for Thanksgiving and believe it or not it’s for pie! But don’t be fooled. I’m still keeping it healthy. In fact, this pie is a bonus recipe for my Inflammation Detox participants. Proof that you can still eat pie, even when on a detox. Is it time to
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Ever feel distracted, foggy, or overwhelmed? Sometimes the simplest solutions are just that – simple. They are so simple in fact that they can be right in front of our face and we can’t even see it. Our cluttered desk, our cluttered house, our cluttered car, could be a metaphor for our cluttered life. When
I read a lot of books. I always have. It’s one of my tools for personal growth. In the last couple of years it has felt like the books are picking me instead of me picking the book. Have you ever felt like that? I also never read a book twice. But often I will
Vitamin D could very well be one of the most important nutrients for your immune system. Now that we are heading into cold and flu season (and a possible second wave of the pandemic) Vitamin D should be on everyone’s radar for supplementation. But how do you know how much to take? Vitamin D is
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I recently had a request from a reader to do a post about what’s in my pantry and/or fridge. I thought the best way to provide this information was in the form of a video. Check out my kitchen version of MTV cribs. If you don’t get this reference maybe I’m actually older than I
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Of course! Food is not just a source of calories. Think of the food you eat as messages that go directly to your genes. You have the choice to send positive messages or negative messages and this depends on the foods you choose to eat. In the case of inflammation, you can choose to send
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Inflammation is one of the most common underlying disease processes that we know of. Therefore if you prevent inflammation you are preventing chronic disease. Because inflammation is heavily influenced by diet, every year I invite patients to join my five week group Inflammation Detox so look for your invitation coming soon in September! And how
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Reducing the risk of the transmission of COVID- 19 continues to be a priority for everyone, even as we begin to see businesses open up again. Massage therapists are doing their part as they restart their practices. What can you expect for your next massage appointment? In the reminder email that you receive prior to
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Today’s post is a simple video on one of the things that I eat for breakfast. For some reason breakfast seems to be a big hurdle for people to change. Without good examples of how you can do things differently, that don’t sacrifice time or convenience, you can easily slip into old, unhealthy habits. Let’s
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