DOCTOR OF CHIROPRACTIC, DC
ACUPUNCTURE & HERBAL MEDICINE, LAc
CERTIFIED NUTRITION CONSULTANT, CNC
CERTIFIED TRADITIONAL NATUROPATHY, CTN
Posted on Dec 20, 2021
This wonderful, easy-to-make soup is cozy, bright, and healing with power-foods like turmeric, cauliflower, and cashews. Tumeric is a potent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant, with several proven health benefits – improve joint inflammation/arthritis, redcue depression, support heart health, and protect against cancer and Alzheimer’s. Cauliflower is naturally high in fiber and B-vitamins. It also provides antioxidants and […] Read More »
Posted on Dec 15, 2021
I was recently thinking about how important rest is to our minds, bodies and spirits and found an article called “The Benefits Of Resting And How To Unplug In A Busy World.” Here is a summary of good information from that article: Have you ever felt like you can’t keep up with your daily tasks […] Read More »
Posted on Nov 21, 2021
Pumpkin one of my favorite seasonal squashes because it is rich in the vitamins and minerals that support our immune system and have calming effects on our nervous system (beta carotene, vitamins C/E/B6, phosphorus, potassium, magnesium, manganese, iron, zinc, copper.) Eating pumpkin during the holidays is a tasty way to stay healthy and less stressed. […] Read More »
Posted on Nov 11, 2021
The numbers are startling: More than 100 million American adults have Type 2 diabetes or prediabetes. It’s not surprising that a great deal of research is trying to figure out how eating habits affect diabetes risk. Here’s the latest: Rise and Dine A review of studies with 96,175 participants, published in The Journal of Nutrition, found that […] Read More »
Posted on Oct 27, 2021
Our upper body has many important jobs throughout every day – we carry groceries into the house, lift our children or just type on the computer. Our daily activities are easier and more enjoyable when we have a strong, balanced, injury-free upper bodies. This is why making targeted upper body workouts part of your exercise […] Read More »
Posted on Oct 14, 2021
Scientists have long struggled to understand why women with heart disease risk factors are more likely to develop breast cancer. Now research suggests that high cholesterol may play an important role. Estrogen drives the majority of breast cancers in women. The hormone binds to proteins known as receptors inside the tumor, helping it grow. Research […] Read More »
Posted on Sep 28, 2021
You can have your nut and eat it too! Guess which nut has calming and anti-aging properties, lowers blood pressure and lowers cholesterol (triglycerides)? Cashews! Finding a tasty snack that also happens to be healthy can often feel like a challenge. Some sneaky options that seem nutritious like to hide downsides under their delicious flavor. This is […] Read More »
Posted on Sep 15, 2021
According to National Institutes of Health, “If you have had lower back pain, you are not alone. Back pain is one of the most common reasons people see a doctor or miss days at work. Even school-age children can have back pain. Back pain can range in intensity from a dull, constant ache to a […] Read More »
Posted on Sep 2, 2021
Many factors influence the inflammatory response, including lack of sleep and exercise, poor health of the gut microbiome, excess weight, and persistent stress and exposure to toxins, pollutants and some medications. What we eat and drink also plays a significant role, including (surprise!) excess intake of added sugar. People with diets rich in refined sugar may be increasing their risk […] Read More »
Posted on Aug 19, 2021
Summertime is a good time to review the importance of drinking enough water. Keeping hydrated is crucial for health and well-being, but many people do not consume enough fluids each day. Water is such a common part of our lives that we take it for granted. We rarely think about water, so most of us […] Read More »