Nature’s Brilliance — Food as Medicine
How 6 Natural Foods Have Impacted Modern Medicine “Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food” is attributed to Hippocrates and although he did not see food and medicine as the same, it’s indicated from his writings that diet and lifestyle are central to health. But ancient cultures have used food as medicine […]
What’s Growing in Your Backyard? An Introduction to the World of Herbalism
If you do not use chemical fertilizers or weed killers around your house (like me), then you may have some healthy herbs growing in your backyard. However, they can be tricky to identify, so as tempting as it might be, it’s best to leave the foraging to the professionals. With that in mind, we can […]
Genius Kitchen – Can I eat this?
I recently listened to an interesting podcast featuring Max Lugavere, a health and science journalist and author of a new cookbook called Genius Kitchen. His earlier New York Times bestseller, Genius Foods, has been published in 10 languages. Some of the research he has done for the Genius Kitchen is highlighted here in this blog. […]
The Role of Uric Acid on Diabetes and Chronic Diseases (It’s Not Just about Gout)
I listened to a great podcast featuring Dr. David Perlmutter’s new book. He is a board-certified neurologist and five times New York Times bestseller including the well-known “Grain Brain”. The new book was released in Feb 2022 and called “Drop Acid” which is NOT about LSD but refers to the role that uric acid plays […]
The Importance of Self-Care Part 1
We all know that the choices that we make, even seemingly small ones, can have a big impact on our health. Incremental efforts add up like little steps which over time can amount to skyscraper-height changes! The key to making these positive, lasting changes is patience (sprinkled with kindness). If you’re making the shift towards […]
7 Budget-Friendly Winter Recipes – Part 1
During the winter months, I love roasts and one-pot wonders like soups and chili. I also prefer cooked vegetables and greens to get my five daily servings of vegetables. It keeps my insides warm when it’s cold outside. So in this blog, I’ll share some healthy recipes which are simple to make and easy on […]
Let Food Be Thy Medicine – What I Eat (Part 2)
As I mentioned in Part 1 of my blog, I try to live by Hippocrates’ famous quote: ‘Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food’. In the busy world we live in, all of this takes advance planning. Although I am known as the ultimate planner, I often use up all my planning […]
Fasting and Why It’s Sexy
I listened to another great podcast on fasting and why Dr. Jamnadas, the featured cardiologist considered it ‘sexy’. Dr. Pradip Jamnadas is known for his work in interventional cardiology and has been awarded Orlando’s Top Doctor for over a decade. He shares the research and evidence he’s accumulated over 30 years of practice on why […]
5 Tips to Starting Off the New Year in a Healthy Fashion
I used to make New Year’s Resolutions every year until I realized that making promises at the beginning of the year which inevitably get broken within 90 days was not a sustainable habit. So, in light of the New Year, I’ll share some things you can do to take control of your health without a […]
Natural Detoxification Strategies
We live in a world full of environmental toxins. According to the CDC, more than 400 toxic chemicals have been measured in human samples. With over 80,000 chemicals used regularly by industries, it’s no surprise that our bodies are a sponge for toxins that are in our air, water, oceans and ground! This blog highlights […]