Blog — Wellness
What’s in Your Salt Shaker?
Nothing makes the flavor of meat, eggs, and veggies sing like adding a little dash of salt to them. Good chefs know that salt enhances sweet and savory tastes and even makes food smell better. And...
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How “Green” Therapy Can Make You Healthier
Are you suffering from a weight problem, diabetes, depression, or heart disease? Then a new study has good advice for you: Get out! Why? Study author Ming Kuo notes that all of these health proble...
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Do You Take Vitamin D? Then I Have a Question for You!
My friends call me a “medical nerd.” I spend hours with my nose stuck in medical journals and books, keeping up with the latest research. Sometimes, however, the answers I’m looking for can’t be f...
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10 Natural Ways to Tackle Depression and Anxiety
Have you ever felt sad, but didn’t really know why? Are you constantly worrying about what life is going to throw at you next? My patients bring up all sorts of issues in my office. They tell me a...
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Are Your Fingernails Saying that You’re Sick?
You probably don’t think much about your fingernails unless it’s manicure day and you’re choosing between Precious Pink and Red Hot Rio. But the next time your nails are polish-free, take a close ...
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Best Paleo Sweeteners: Top 5 Healthy Options
What is the best paleo sweetener? In the low-carb world, people like to say that sugar is sugar is sugar. That’s why many of them will tell you that eating honey or maple syrup is as bad for you a...
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6 Foods To Avoid For a Healthier You
Are so-called “health foods” making you sick? In today’s post I single out six foods that bill themselves as nutritious but actually belong in the trash—not in your refrigerator. Open a typical fr...
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Food for Thought: Going Low-Carb Can Save Your Brain!
My patients want to look and feel good right now, and that’s my first goal for them. However, I also want them to think about the future. Because believe me—that future creeps up on you faster tha...
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Five Reasons to Love Green Tea
For a humble drink, green tea packs a big nutritional punch. In today’s post, I’ll tell you why getting in the green tea habit can slim you down or even help save your life. It doesn’t pack as big...
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