A little over 10 years ago I found myself in the middle a health crisis. I was in my 3rd year of medical school and I should have been at the top of my game. It was in many ways a very happy and exciting time in my life – I had just met my […]
Creamy Carrot & Parsnip Soup with Fried Sage (Dairy-Free!)
As the days grow shorter and winter approaches, I increasingly long for coziness, warmth, and deep nourishment in my daily life. Now that the weather is getting a bit colder, I seem to find myself curling up by the fireplace especially in the early mornings when our home is still quiet and dark. Feeling the delicious warmth […]
7 Ways To Disconnect So You Can Reconnect
Last Wednesday I had an extraordinarily full and over-committed day. I was up early in the morning and out the door by 6:30 AM to make the first of many meetings. After my second meeting of the day, while I was running errands for Thanksgiving, I dropped my phone. And it broke. For real. The […]
Fall Abundance Salad
Fall is hands-down my favorite season. The abundance of the harvest is captivating and uplifting, but the togetherness of fall is really what speaks to my heart. I really love the gatherings that fall brings. And what better way to celebrate the abundance of the season than with a nourishing and hearty fall salad? Joining together to create a […]
How To Prepare For Cold & Flu Season
Fall is finally here and there are hints of cooler air in the mornings here in Central Texas! Cold and flu season is quickly approaching, and I want to make sure that you are well prepared this season. A healthy immune system is the best defense you have. Below are some easy tips to stay healthy, […]
Why Functional Medicine is Awesome
I just came back from the 2015 Annual International Conference by the Institute for Functional Medicine. And the focus this year was on the “Omics Revolution” – essentially the nitty-gritty details about the bioindividuality of every single one of us. What was my big takeaway? Aside from complicated biochemical pathways and the genetic polymorphisms that can throw […]
