My heart’s a-flutter with these just-released delicious and healthy chocolates –in time for Valentine’s Day! They are medicinal, so one square is all that’s needed to receive all the benefits. Fx Chocolate® contains zero grams of sugar and is sweetened with allulose, a sweetening agent that is found in jackfruit, figs, and raisins, with no […]
February 12, 2021 marks the beginning of the Chinese New Year. I attended a Zoom meeting yesterday (who hasn’t?) hosted by Lillian Pearl Bridges, a Chinese Astrology master; here are some pointers she shared: The outlook for the year is positive; life will be peaceful, and the overarching themes are kindness and compassion. Anger and […]
COVID-19 Vaccinations are becoming more available. I received my first and second dose already, and am confident I made the right decision for myself. As you have likely heard from friends and in the news, some of those who’ve been vaccinated have a physical reaction. You may have some side effects, which are normal signs […]
With the start of the holiday season soon upon us, I extend my heartfelt gratitude for you placing your faith in my ability to support you in realizing your optimum health and wellness. It truly is my privilege to serve every patient with the best possible care. I will be not be in clinic from […]
How are you? A question for which we tend to automatically reply “fine.” However, as we roll into our seventh week of Stay In Place orders, many patients are sharing both physical and emotional struggles, with manifestations such as mood lability (changes) and sleep disturbances, as well as food and alcohol cravings. While it’s true that we […]
Foods / Spices / Herbs to Bolster Immunity & Calm Spirits My thoughts are with you as we navigate toward a new way of living, and my prayer is that the pearls learned from this experience will create sustainable habits that are kinder to our bodies, minds, spirits. I’m enjoying connecting with those of you […]
Has your inbox been flooded with ways to take on New Year’s Resolutions for health, finances, relationships, etc. inviting you add more items to your to-do list? While I’m fully in support of shifting to healthier lifestyle changes, I recommend using caution in just how much we add to our plate in the Winter season. […]
Original article from Designs for Health Arthritis is among the most common joint disorders and is characterized by cartilage degeneration. Osteoarthritis, in particular, is the primary cause of mobility problems in the elderly. An activated immune system and heightened inflammatory process is at the core of arthritis, leading to joint pain, swelling, and immobility. Pharmaceuticals have […]
Original article from Designs for Health According to a study published two weeks ago in The Australia & New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry pregnant women who took vitamin D during pregnancy had children with fewer symptoms of ADHD. Researchers demonstrated for every 10 nmol/L increase in umbilical blood vitamin D levels there was an 11% reduced risk of […]
Original article from Designs for Health Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has an unclear cause but is associated with various genetic neurologic metabolic and immunologic factors. Although there is no definitive treatment gastrointestinal symptoms are common in patients with autism. Such patients who present GI symptoms may show significant behavioral manifestations including anxiety self-injury and aggression. In […]
Original article from Designs for Health Infertility affects approximately 7.3 million couples in the US. One in seven couples will experience difficulty conceiving. The causes are unknown in about 40-50% of these cases. They may be related to toxicity, oxidative damage, poor nutritional status or nutritional deficiencies, heavy metal or environmental toxicity, systemic disorders, hormonal […]
