In my family we celebrate Christmas both on Christmas Eve and on Christmas Day – and let me tell you- we take our food very seriously. We had a wonderful Nochebuena celebration on Christmas Eve last week where we enjoyed a traditional Cuban Christmas meal – roasted pork, yuca, sweet plantains, rice and black beans. […]
how biofeedback changed my life
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 […]
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 […]
tips to stay healthy during the cold & flu season
It’s November and you can feel a delightful crispness in the air here in Central Texas. One of the less delightful things about this time of year is the increased incidence of illness. As we march into late fall and winter, cold and flu season begins to rear its ugly head. In fact, it can be an […]
