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Nightshades and arthritis are often connected

This is the time of year when fresh produce is at its peak. The farmers markets and grocery stores are an abundance of nature’s glory. Fruit is literally falling off the trees. Ho...

DATE: Sep 9, 2020 | CATEGORY: Nourishing Morsels

Nourishing yourself and your community

When we think about nourishing ourselves, we usually think about what we’re eating or how much we are exercising. We don’t often dive more deeply into the finer points of nutritio...

DATE: Aug 5, 2020 | CATEGORY: Nourishing Morsels

To B or not to (vitamin) B?

In my practice, there is rarely any time that I say something would be good for everyone. B vitamins are one exception. B vitamins are involved with many biochemical reactions in ...

DATE: Jul 8, 2020 | CATEGORY: Nourishing Morsels

How to celebrate every day, healthfully

The third full month of quarantine has many people feeling restless, down and antsy. Some of the activities we might be indulging in are having a negative impact on health and well-being, bu...

DATE: Jun 17, 2020 | CATEGORY: Nourishing Morsels

Spring cleaning: From the inside out

Every person’s health and well-being is dependent on how their body removes and purges toxins from the body. With environmental pollution, toxic body care products and processed f...

DATE: May 20, 2020 | CATEGORY: Nourishing Morsels

Building immunity by nourishing the nerves

It is important to recognize our bodies as a complex system of systems, each influencing the other in a dynamic orchestration which cannot be described as anything but divine. Whe...

DATE: Apr 22, 2020 | CATEGORY: Nourishing Morsels

Boost your immunity with diet, rest

With all the concern about the coronavirus, many want to optimize their immune systems to keep themselves healthy and less at risk. There are three primary ways we can vitalize ourselves – n...

DATE: Mar 15, 2020 | CATEGORY: Nourishing Morsels

A simple guide to healthy holiday feasting

The holidays are upon us and with them come parties, stress and opportunity to eat excess amounts of food. With a few tricks, this holiday season will increase only your joy – not...

DATE: Dec 4, 2019 | CATEGORY: Nourishing Morsels

Three easy tricks to optimize your health

With all the diet fads and advice out there, many of my patients are overwhelmed simply by deciding what to eat each day. I have found that sticking to a few simple guidelines has...

DATE: Nov 6, 2019 | CATEGORY: Nourishing Morsels

Feeding the microbiome

The microbiome is what we call the community of trillions of cells that live in the large intestine. These bacteria and fungi outnumber all the other cells in your body put together. ...

DATE: Oct 9, 2019 | CATEGORY: Nourishing Morsels

Eating to ease your anxiety

As the days start to shorten and an autumn chill comes back into the evening air, many people start to experience an uptick in feelings of anxiousness. Anticipating dark, cold day...

DATE: Sep 11, 2019 | CATEGORY: Nourishing Morsels

Power pack your blender

We are in the height of summer, with fresh produce available everywhere you turn. Rather than buy a smoothie or juice from the grocery store, try making your own power-packed green drink. It...

DATE: Aug 14, 2019 | CATEGORY: Nourishing Morsels