I don’t know about you, but back to school time is always bittersweet for me. On the one hand it’s a relief to get the kids (and their parents) back on a normal schedule, on the other hand it means the end of summer family fun and the beginning of the inevitable sniffling, sneezing and […]
3 Natural Fertility Remedies that Work
You were cautiously optimistic that it would be easy to get pregnant… …but after months of trying…still no baby. But WHY? You’re young enough, healthy enough, and can’t understand why you have “fertility issues.” It seems to be a modern-day burden all too many couples face, and conventional medicine has answers but…cannot explain WHY. In […]
15 No-Brainer Ways to Get Enough Veggies
Do you struggle with getting enough vegetables into your family’s diet? How about fruit? Everyone likes fruit, right? Well…according to data collected by the CDC, the average American eats only 1.1 servings of fruit (including fruit juice) and 1.6 servings of vegetables (including fried potatoes) per day. I have to admit, I was a little […]
What’s in Dr. Alex’s Pantry?
I get a LOT of questions from patients and readers about the types of foods and ingredients I use at home. So today I’m throwing open my pantry doors (yikes!) and giving you a full list of the must-have staples we cook with at home. As you read through, please know I believe everyone’s nutritional […]
Chilled Beet Soup with Avocado
Sweet beets, a feast for the eyes, are also body beautiful since they are high in folate – a heart and cancer protective compound. If you prefer the taste of cooked beets, shop for pre-steamed beets in your local grocer or roast them if you like a richer roasted flavor. Serves 4 Ingredients: 1 ½ […]
Meet Vitamin G…the ultimate antioxidant
Have you heard of Vitamin G? It’s been called “the most important health discovery”, yet most people don’t know about it. It’s NOT a nutrient found in food, drinking water, sunshine, or pills. It IS freely available for no cost, has zero side effects, and no chance of overdose. AND it boasts an impressive list […]
