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 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 […]
Why is Bone Broth a Superfood?
“Good soup is one of the prime ingredients of good living. For soup can do more to lift the spirits and stimulate the appetite than any other one dish.” – Louis P. De Gouy In the old days, stock pots boiled and bubbled on stovetops across the world, transforming the left-over bits of meat, bones, and […]
8 Rules I Live By to Stay Sane With 2 Kids Under Age 8
As an integrative physician and mom of two children under the age of 8, I spend lots of time contemplating and experiencing the juggling act that exists when one tries to create a balanced life. It’s a tough gig in this stressful world! Here are some of the mom hacks that I use to keep my family […]
