Flu season is here and it’s been a rough one so far. Luckily, there are many ways to fight off the flu naturally, and I’d like to share one of my favorites with you: black elderberry extract. Black elderberry, or sambucus nigra, has been used in traditional cultures to boost the immune system for centuries. It’s […]
15 ways to improve your health in 15 minutes
It’s estimated that Americans use social media for more than an hour a day. That’s quite a chunk of time! If you invested 15 of those minutes to health-promoting activities, you could transform your life. Here are some ideas: 1. Make a green smoothie. Throw some spinach, kale, coconut milk, banana, and pineapple into your blender, […]
How to Eat for Bright & Beautiful Skin
We’re all taught that acne is something that happens to teenagers, but the truth is that many adults struggle with this, too. And it’s frustrating! The good news is that dietary changes can make a huge difference in your skin. However, for many, the challenge is committing to a long-term dietary approach before throwing in […]
green mojito smoothie
Mojitos are a great summer cocktail. Refreshing and light with a twist of lime and mint, they are especially cooling during these hot months of summer. So, it got me thinking- how could I create a variation of the mojito that would also support health and vastly increase my consumption of antioxidants? Enter the […]
the best summer foods to boost your energy
Food is energy. Every bite of food that we take is converted into a symphony of chemical substances that can either serve us by promoting and supporting our well-being, or work against us by promoting inflammation and, ultimately, disease. Summertime is a wonderful season to pack in a rainbow of antioxidant-rich foods to boost our health, […]
4 common but often undiagnosed causes of fatigue
Did you know that fatigue affects millions of people around the world? There are many reasons for developing fatigue, but these are the top four reasons my patients present with fatigue in my practice. If you suffer from fatigue and you are having a tough time getting to the root cause, please work with a […]
