Cold and flu season is upon us again. Colds, flu, viruses, upper respiratory conditions…I’ve heard it all, seen it all at the clinic, and experienced some of it at home too. As an integrative functional medicine doctor, I always recommend the natural route first when my patients or family come down with an illness. After […]
5 Easy Springtime Detox Hacks Anyone Can Stick To
This time of year, I usually like to write an article on detoxification and cleansing. But with so much happening in my own life right now (2 kids + a one-year old), I thought a simpler approach to spring detox was in order. Thus, these 5 easy springtime detox hacks were born. These quick, practical, […]
Primary Foods: The Soul-Food of Better Health and Longevity
We talk a lot about nourishment around here in the form of food and nutrition, but today I’d like to focus on a lesser-known category of nourishment known as: Primary Foods. Despite what the name says, these are not foods per-say, rather the things that bring us nourishment and peace at a spiritual and emotional […]
The Incredibly Common Food Sensitivities No One Knows About
Despite the increased awareness about how foods affect our health, there is still an awful lot of confusion about what “the perfect diet” looks like. That confusion is magnified by the sheer number of experts out there claiming to have discovered the perfect way to eat to lose weight, look younger, and ward of all […]
2017 Nourished Gift Guide
The holiday season is upon us, and I wanted to share some healthy holiday gifting resources with you! My favorite stocking stuffers: Bloom My new, bestselling book that has been endorsed by Dr. Mark Hyman, Dr. Izabella Wentz, Dr. Kellyann Pertrucci, and many other great doctors in the functional medicine community. It’s a book that […]
10 Ways to Relieve Anxiety Without Drugs
Do you need anxiety relief? If so, you’re not alone. The number of people suffering from mild, moderate, and severe anxiety has sky-rocketed in recent years. Per the Anxiety and Depression Association of America: “Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the U.S., affecting 40 million adults in the United States age 18 […]
