Ingredients: ¾ cup of coconut oil 2 tablespoons of shea butter 10 drops of lavender essential oil 2 tablesppons of zinc oxide 1 glass jar Directions: Combine all ingredients except zinc oxide in jar. Place a saucepan with 2 inches of water on stove over medium/low heat. Place jar in saucepan and stir contents […]
The Nutrition Power of Chicken
For those who haven’t gone vegan or vegetarian, organic, free-range antibiotic-free chicken is a nutritious and versatile choice. Check out these health benefits of incorporating chicken in your diet – a few may surprise you! Protein Packed. Chicken is a greatsource of lean, low-fat protein that contributes to muscle growth and development. Heart Healthy. Eating […]
Listening When Your Body Talks
There is an extraordinary two-way communication going on between your body and mind that affects both physical and emotional health. The language the body speaks is in the form of symptoms. For instance, anticipating an important interview at work can make you anxious: your mind starts racing, your heart beats faster or maybe you get […]
Summer Salsa
Adding more vitamin-rich vegetables to your diet this summer is easier than you might think. Enjoy this easy salsa recipe. Make-your-own-taco-bar style with GMO-free tortilla chips for a healthy and festive addition to your summer weekend cookout, and also as a topping for grilled lean meats throughout the rest of the summer. Ingredients 4–6 ripe […]
What Are The Benefits Of Epsom Salt?
The wonders of Epsom salt have been well known for hundreds of years. Epsom salt is made of naturally occurring minerals magnesium and sulfate, ingredients which can help improve health in numerous ways. The reasons for such widespread magnesium deficiencies include increased consumption of processed foods, water purification that removes natural minerals, and mineral-depleted soil. […]
Move Well, Move Often – It May Save Your Life
Move well and move often: it’s smart advice for maintaining a strong, healthy body from head-to-toe, inside and out. With mounting evidence of the ill-effects associated with sitting too much, moving well has become essential for living well. The way your body moves (functions) is in direct relation to its form (structure) and vice versa. […]
Is there a diet for ADHD?
I see many patients and parents with children with ADD/ADHD. I commonly get asked if there is a diet to treat ADD/ADHD. The Feingold diet which was developed in the 1970s by Benjamin Feingold, MD, a pediatrician and allergist can be beneficial with children and adults with ADD/ADHD. The diet is very much like the […]
Watermelon Popsicle Sticks
Now that schools out for summer, my kids are constantly coming in the house for a cool snack, so they can go back outside and play. I like to have fun easy healthy grab and go snacks. Here is one of my favorites. Enjoy! Lay your watermelon on a cutting board (cut side down) Slice […]
Digital Devices & the Health of Your Eyes
We’re in a new age of convenience and connectivity, and with it comes new health concerns. More than ever, our eyes are in front of screens – from smart devices and computer monitors to televisions and movie screens. And, more than ever, people of all ages are complaining of eye fatigue, headaches, blurry vision, dry […]
Patients Q & A-What causes PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome)
PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome) is actually fairly common so you are NOT alone. Between 5 and 15 percent of women of childbearing age have PCOS, and many women with PCOS aren’t even aware they have it until they experience infertility. Underlying factors may be genetic. The good news is that PCOS is treatable. The first […]