This is a great film to watch if you are not already well-versed in the American food system. I didn’t think I would enjoy Food Inc. very much, as I figured it would all be information I already knew. That was somewhat true, but I still enjoyed it! It is worth a watch if you…
Food Matters Movie Review I watched this documentary back in my master’s program, and want to share what I learned, and how it inspired me. First, I really enjoyed this movie. While I noticed a clear bias toward raw food, the movie was never pretending to be something other than it was: support of plant-based nutrition…
What is it? Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disorder marked by chronic inflammation in many organs and connective tissues of the body. Symptoms depend on the area of the body that is attacked and may change as the disorder progresses. Most common symptoms include: joint pain and swelling fatigue hair loss mood changes…
Fibromyalgia (FM) means “pain of the muscle fiber,” and the most characteristic symptom is a high level of pain in muscle tissue. It wasn’t until 1987 that the American Medical Association (AMA) recognized it as a “distinct condition that is responsible for significant disability (Marcus, 1).” The typical sufferer of fibromyalgia is: female, over 30, and has some…
Cystic Fibrosis is an inherited chronic disease. It causes severe damage to the lungs and digestive system and sufferers have a greatly reduced quality of life. The disease is due to a mutation that affects the cells that produce mucus, sweat, and digestive secretions. Instead of being thin and slippery, these secretions become sticky and…
It is Valentine’s Day, so I feel compelled to share some thoughts on love and how to love yourself. The last year of my life, and particularly the last 6 months have been transformative for me in coming to terms with what a healthy romantic relationship looks like. A huge part of this has been…
Gluten-Free, Raw, Vegan This morning drink mixture helps your cleanse and detox your liver, reduce inflammation, rev your metabolism, support digestion, boost your immune system and alkalize your blood for better health. ACV = the incredible apple cider vinegar. Ingredients 1 large glass filtered water½ lemon, juiced1-2 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar (ACV)1 Tbsp….
On a daily basis, I confront the dilemma of how to get my patients to change the way they eat. I know the power of food. Food is medicine. It truly is. Almost any health complaint can be helped (or hurt) by what you eat. But, food is hugely emotional. Most people are very resistant…
“The physician who knows how to harmonize the liver knows how to treat a hundred diseases.” ~From Zhou Xuehai, Reflections Upon Reading the Medical Classics, ca. 1895. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) the liver and gallbladder organ systems are paired. Being diagnosed as having a gallbladder or liver imbalance does not necessarily mean that your…
Reasons why I tell patients to cut gluten (not what you think!) There is no doubt that the gluten craze is a current trend. So how much truth is there in this idea that by cutting out gluten you can experience relief from a variety of symptoms, lose weight, feel more energized? First, I recommend…
