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How much water should you drink?
The fluids you drink can add or subtract from your health. How much water you should drink per day requires an individual answer for your unique self. But, there are rules of thumb… The Institute of Medicine (IOM) recommends a total water intake of 125 oz. (15.6 cups) for men and 91 oz. (11.4 cups) for women. Because…
Read MoreNo time for life balance
Isn’t it ironic that making time to balance life and work seems to take so much effort? I’d love to say that I have a thoroughly researched, well written, informative article to share with you. But, with the added tasks on my to-do list thanks to my growth and a record-breaking influx of new patients…
Read MoreRecipe: Smoked salmon and yam salad
Feast on fish with this delicious smoked salmon and yam salad with a creamy chipotle-lime dressing. “According to preliminary research, people who eat fish more than once per week have half the risk of developing age-related macular degeneration compared with people who eat fish less than once per month.” – Smith W, Mitchell P, Leeder…
Read MoreEnvironmental Toxins: Get them out, part II
Chemistry can get confusing; the take-home is this: if you do your part to minimize toxins – solvents, pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, heavy metals, and plastics – within your home and your diet, your body’s detoxification pathways will be better equipped to handle the toxins that you do come in contact with that you can’t possibly…
Read MoreEnvironmental toxins: Get them out, part I
Identifying what’s harmful is key to limiting daily exposure to environmental toxins. We can’t control everything that we come in contact with, but we can try to minimize toxin exposure where we can. Being able to identify toxins is the first step to remedy the “I’m full of what?!?!” reaction that most people have when they learn the truth of…
Read MoreDigestion – how you eat matters
It’s not only what you eat, but also how you eat. You won’t absorb energy or nutrients for your body unless you are digesting your food well. In order to maximize digestion and, therefore, absorption, it’s important to make sure you are in as relaxed a mood (with the parasympathetic nervous system dominant) as possible…
Read MoreRecipe: Warming winter soup
Bring heat to your system with this cozy winter soup recipe In a large soup pot, saute butternut squash and parsnips in olive oil on medium-high heat for 5-10 minutes or until some edges are brown: 1 medium butternut squash, peeled and cubed 1/3 cup burdock root (parsnip is a good substitution – DO NOT EAT BURDOCK IN PREGNANCY) 2…
Read MoreRecipe: Crockpot lentil soup
Try this Crockpot Lentil Soup, rich in flavor and high in fiber, to take the chill out of the fall air. Getting dinner on the table doesn’t have to be another source of stress. Utilizing your crockpot is a great way to make nutritious and delicious meals when you are short on time. With just…
Read MoreIn support of a plant-based diet
Can we get all the nutrition we need from a plant-based diet? Here are few takeaways from WSHU’s “Join the Conversation” with T. Colin Campbell, Ph.D., author of Whole: Rethinking the Science of Nutrition (BenBella Books, 2014) He believes that protein is grossly overemphasized in our diets. When Dr. Campbell ran tests in his lab at…
Read MoreFood choices for your blood type
Aspects of your physiology correlate with your blood type. According to Dr.Peter J. D’Adamo, author of Eat Right 4 Your Type, a diet based on your blood type, research indicates that your blood type is a key genetic factor that influences many areas of health and well-being, as well as how your body reacts to…
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