Happy new year, everyone! January is famous of course for resolutions, one of the most popular being weight loss. The start of a new year is a good time to reverse the celebratory eating that the holidays bring, but there are several different ideas to consider.
If you want to lose weight, consider adding a detoxification [...]
Tis the season for eating! My life has consisted of shopping, cooking, and cleaning for the past couple weeks. For Christmas, I was presented with Martha Stewart’s new cookbook, which I adore.
For Christmas brunch, I made a frittata with chicken sausage and red onion and fresh grated parmesan. I would have added chard, but the [...]
I was busy cleaning today in preparation for relatives coming in for the holidays, and I needed something a bit stronger than Simple Green, my go-to “green” (literally) cleaning product. It’s pretty non-toxic. So i grabbed the Tilex and went to work in the tub. I opened all the windows, thinking that would suffice, but [...]
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not a secret. There’s no magic pill. Well, that’s not exactly true: you can chemical peel and plastic surgery yourself into a different person on the outside, but on the inside, you’re aging as well as you’re taking care of yourself, from the food you eat to how much sleep you get to your [...]
For those of you looking out for healthier holiday treats, I highly recommend this vegan fudge recipe I got from a classmate years ago. It is seriously delicious and much healthier than the original version that is super high in fat and sugar. This recipe uses carob but you could substitute cocoa powder, although carob [...]
Damn it’s cold here right now. Good hot & hearty soup weather. But I came upon several persimmons last weekend and while waiting for them to ripen have settled on the below delicious salad. But first, a word about this lovely fruit.
Persimmons are in season now, and there are 2 main kinds: Fuyus, the round [...]
What’s more nagging than a bad headache? A migraine. I come across a lot of headaches and migraines in my practice, and I see the pain people endure on a regular or cyclical basis. Staying locked in a dark room due to sensitivity to light, sensitivity to noise, auras, flashing lights, pins and needles, nausea, [...]
How about a food that can increase your liver’s detox capacity in the midst of the holiday eating and drinking season? Brussels sprouts are in season right now and are delicious! They can be roasted (my preference - the roasting/caramelization imparts a lovely nutty flavor), steamed, or stir-fried. (see recipe below) and make a wonderful [...]
One of the most common concerns I run across with my clients is insomnia - the inability to sleep altogether, or trouble falling or staying asleep. Sleep is vital to good health! And well being! Everyone knows that frazzled and fatigued feeling you get when you haven’t had a good night’s rest. I’ll share some [...]
From models with mustaches to promises that drinking four glasses a day will make you slim, milk has been literally crammed down our throats since birth. And just what is it with this white elixir that supposedly builds lean muscle mass and apparently turns you into a rock star?
Milk is the ultimate comfort food, associated [...]