There are 87,000 chemicals currently in use in the US and most are not tested for safety in humans. Over-exposure to these chemicals in genetically susceptible individuals can precipitate autoimmune disease, accelerate the aging process and cause cancer. In other words, take away your glow… I hope you can join us for our next Healthy…
The answer is “Yes”! However, many traditional primary care physicians age 45-65 will disagree. The prevailing wisdom as we went through medical school was that one can get all the necessary nutrients through food. And, in the past, you could get most of your nutrients from your 3-5 servings of fruits and vegetables per day.…
To get the most out of your vegetables and fruit, eat local, eat organic and eat in season! Produce should be picked at peak ripeness and eaten soon after as nutrient degradation begins immediately. There are great farmer’s markets in the Denver/Boulder area. Look for an upcoming blog and video about these markets in May.…
Your Thoughts are the Seeds, You Can Grow Flowers Or You Can Grow Weeds…. Spring is the season of growth, rejuvenation and renewal! Think about planting a seed of positive change in your thoughts. If you are suffering from a chronic disease and focus a lot on being a “sick” person, let’s change those thoughts…
Healthy Shamrock Shake for St. Patrick’s Day I am Irish so one of our big holidays is just around the corner! After you enjoy your corned beef and cabbage (full of pre and probiotics by the way), consider a healthy Shamrock Smoothie as your dessert! Here is a healthy take on the infamous McDonald’s Shamrock…
Healthy Shamrock Shake for St. Patrick’s Day I am Irish so one of our big holidays is just around the corner! After you enjoy your corned beef and cabbage (full of pre and probiotics by the way), consider a healthy Shamrock Smoothie as your dessert! Here is a healthy take on the infamous McDonald’s Shamrock…
Among cancers that affect both men and women, colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the US. The risk increases with age with more than 90% of colorectal cancers occurring after the age of 50. Good news! This disease is highly preventable by getting screened, beginning at the age of 50.…
You can’t stop the waves, but you can learn to surf…. Jon Kabat Zinn – Author “Full Catastrophe Living” credited with bringing the Mountain to Medicine
