I practiced emergency medicine for many years. We know that acute inflammation is a good thing. We need it to survive! Some examples are a sore throat, hives, a broken leg from playing hockey (my Bodie is in a long leg cast for a Tib Fib fracture). And, thank goodness, Western Medicine does acute care…
We have not chatted about COVID in a while. However, with the rapid increase in cases in certain parts of the country, I thought it might be time to share some of the newest information. The virus has a new version with a single amino acid substitution: glycine for aspartic acid. THE MUTATION At a…
Anxiety levels are on the rise. This is a normal response as we begin to open up our cities. Practicing the 478 Breath will take the edge off that feeling of unease. It is simple exercise that has huge health benefits. BACKGROUND I completed my Integrative Medicine Fellowship at the University of Arizona under Dr.…
This soup has become a favorite of ours. It’s so easy to make and super comforting. We like to garnish with avocado to add healthy fat to the dish, then add in some of our favorite hot sauce to give it more of a kick! Using homemade bone broth will also make this extra nourishing.
Talk of coronavirus has incited a rising panic. People across the United States are preparing for the worst. But is COVID-19 really as big of a threat to public health as the media is portraying it to be? While this pandemic is cause for some concern, the hysteria surrounding the recent outbreaks might be more…
Welcome to Day 11 of Heart Smart. What should I eat for a Healthy Heart? Nuts! The Study Nut consumption is associated with lower risk of heart disease. Researchers published a study on this topic in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology in 2017. Over 200,000 patients were included in the study from…
This cauliflower rice recipe is so easy to make. It is also super quick if you opt for the pre-riced cauliflower that you can now purchase at most stores. Cauliflower is wonderful cruciferous vegetable that is naturally high in fiber and B-vitamins. It provides antioxidants and phytonutrients that can protect against cancer. It also contains…
At night! According to a recent study in the European Heart Journal, hypertensive patients will have better cardiovascular (CV) outcomes if they take their blood pressure medications at night. The Study High blood pressure leads to heart attacks and strokes. Therefore, it is crucial to manage hypertension. Apparently, managing blood pressure during sleep predicts CV…
