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Self-Care for Optimal Health: Improving Mood and Brain Health

Self-Care for Optimal Health: Improving Mood and Brain Health

I believe self-care is crucial for optimal health and wellbeing. Sadly, in today’s fast-paced world, people often neglect their own needs.

The Sleep and Weight Loss Connection

The Sleep and Weight Loss Connection

The Sleep and Weight Loss Connection: How to Improve Both If you’re finding it difficult to shed those extra pounds despite maintaining a healthy diet and exercise routine,

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Stopping Hormonal Triggers That Hinder Weight Loss – Part I

Many people have made the new year’s resolution,“to lose weight,” so many times, they’ve become discouraged,

Stressed woman at home during Christmas

Let’s De-Stress the Holidays

For many people, just hearing the words, “the holidays,” evokes stress, anxiety, and sadness. What is supposed to be a time of joy,

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Low Carb Walnut Pumpkin Seed Granola

This easy, grain-free Low Carb Walnut Pumpkin Seed Granola is packed with nutrients, fiber and protein – a healthy,

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10 Steps to Healthy, Lasting Weight Loss

Here we are at the beginning of a new year. Did you make that same new year’s resolution you’ve made so many times before?

Hummus

Sadato’s Famous Hummus

People often ask me where we get our tasty hummus. Here it is! Enjoy this printable recipe of Sadato’s Famous Hummus.

Insomnia and the Elements of Healthy Sleeping

Insomnia and the Elements of Healthy Sleeping

Sleep eludes many these days. Insomnia affects approximately 30 – 35% of the adult population. The different aspects of insomnia involve difficulty falling asleep,

Healthy Hair, Skin and Nails

Healthy Hair, Skin and Nails

Collagen is a major building block not only for bones,1 but also for healthy hair,2 skin3 and nails.4 Collagen makes up about 75% – 80% of the skin and is responsible for the skin’s suppleness…

Two Sisters’ Secret to Youthful, Leaner Body Composition

Two Sisters’ Secret to Youthful, Leaner Body Composition

Sisters, Rhonda and Lisa, decided to try InsulXSlim along with a low glycemic diet, and look at the results!

Happy Days Are Here Again!

Happy Days Are Here Again!

“Happy Days Are Here Again” probably sounds like an odd title, especially during a pandemic. But let’s be honest,

Relaxation Is Key to a Healthy Mind and Body

Relaxation Is Key to a Healthy Mind and Body

Relaxation is key to a healthy mind and body. Some people seem to be able to relax in almost any environment,

Red White & Blueberry Tart

Red White & Blueberry Tart

Use an abundance of seasonal berries (can add other fruits as well, like poached pear, mango,

Caramelized Apricot Crumble

Caramelized Apricot Crumble

For people following the anti-inflammatory diet, this low-glycemic, gluten-free, paleo-friendly Carmelized Apricot Crumble is just what the doctored ordered!

Zinc: An Important Antiviral Immune-Boosting Mineral

Zinc: An Important Antiviral Immune-Boosting Mineral

Having knowledge of what to have in your immune-boosting arsenal has become more important than ever in the past few months.

Vitamin D and Immune System Health

Vitamin D and Immune System Health

We’ve all heard Vitamin D referred to as the “sunshine vitamin,” but it is actually a precursor to a hormone synthesized by the body when activated by the sun’s rays.

Stopping Hormonal Triggers That Hinder Weight Loss, Part II

Stopping Hormonal Triggers That Hinder Weight Loss, Part II

In “Stopping Hormonal Triggers That Hinder Weight Loss, Part I,” we discussed insulin and insulin resistance.

Flu and Viral Outbreaks

Flu and Viral Outbreaks

Avoiding people who are coughing and sneezing is always a good practice. It’s always prudent to wash your hands often,

Help, It’s Fall and I Can’t Have My Comfort Foods!

Help, It’s Fall and I Can’t Have My Comfort Foods!

Fall is here, and the cooler weather and longer nights bring with them cravings for comfort foods.

Fall Allergies, Asthma, and the Allergenic Load

Fall Allergies, Asthma, and the Allergenic Load

Unfortunately, fall allergies are rarely discussed. A tragic story has prompted a lot of articles about “Asthma Peak Week,”1 which is the third week in September.

High Cholesterol and Triglyceride Levels

High Cholesterol and Triglyceride Levels

Being diagnosed with high cholesterol and triglyceride levels is always unsettling as it pertains to the heart and cardiovascular system.

Vertigo Self-Help

Vertigo Self-Help

Vertigo is like dizziness, except that it is more extreme and gives the sensation of the room spinning around you.

Chocolate Coconut Pudding

Chocolate Coconut Pudding

This chocolaty, rich-tasting, low-carb, high-fiber Chocolate Coconut Pudding will give you a “decadent” dessert fix without the guilt! 

Plastic, BPA, and Pregnancy

Plastic, BPA, and Pregnancy

It’s hard to picture life without plastic – it’s everywhere! However, did you know that fully synthetic plastic is a relatively new invention?

The Amino Acid, Glycine, and Its Role in Gut and Mental Health

The Amino Acid, Glycine, and Its Role in Gut and Mental Health

The amazing amino acid, glycine (one of the building blocks of protein), acts as a protectant against free radical damage in intestinal cells.1 Free radicals are atoms missing an electron which bump…

Pulmonary Embolism (Blood Clots in the Lungs): Risk Factors & Signs of a Silent Killer

Pulmonary Embolism (Blood Clots in the Lungs): Risk Factors & Signs of a Silent Killer

Pulmonary embolism happens when one of the pulmonary arteries in your lungs becomes blocked. It is usually caused when a blood clot breaks off from a vein in the legs…

Probiotics and Travel – a Dynamic Duo!

Probiotics and Travel – a Dynamic Duo!

Has wanderlust hit you yet? As the weather gets nicer, the travel bug tends to bite!

Berberine: Blood Sugar Aid, Antimicrobial, and Yeast Tamer

Berberine: Blood Sugar Aid, Antimicrobial, and Yeast Tamer

Berberine has fascinating therapeutic qualities in multiple areas – some of which are blood sugar control,

Could Weight Gain and Brain Fog Be Signs of Iodine Deficiency?

Could Weight Gain and Brain Fog Be Signs of Iodine Deficiency?

Iodine and the Thyroid Gland Iodine is an important trace element necessary for the thyroid gland to work properly.

How to Prepare Gas-Free Legumes / Beans / Lentils

How to Prepare Gas-Free Legumes / Beans / Lentils

1. Soak overnight, then throw away the water (Note: traditional cultures soak beans – this removes phytates which are anti-nutrients in beans,

Buckwheat Applesauce Cake (gluten free, egg free, dairy free)

Buckwheat Applesauce Cake (gluten free, egg free, dairy free)

Sit down, have a cup of tea or coffee, and relax with a piece of this Buckwheat Applesauce Cake;

Crunchy, Savory Flax Crackers

Crunchy, Savory Flax Crackers

Finally! Easy, affordable, tasty flax crackers!   Author The Doctor Emi Team Ingredients 1 Cup *Flax seeds1/2 Cup Water1 Tbsp. *Apple cider vinegar1/4 tsp. Salt1 tsp. *Onion powder1 tsp. *Dried basil1 dash of Cayenne pepper Just a teeny bit!

Easy Gluten Free Flax Rolls

Easy Gluten Free Flax Rolls

Ingredients Dry Ingredients 1 ¼ cups “Bob’s Red Mill Gluten Free 1 to 1 Baking Flour”½ cup *Flax meal – freshly ground or packaged (make sure it’s fresh)2 Tbsps *Psyllium husk powder2 tsp Baking powder –

Memory Health In Middle Age and Beyond

Memory Health In Middle Age and Beyond

Social media is teeming with memes joking about mild memory issues often associated with middle age and beyond.

Vahid’s Grain-Free, Dairy-Free Cashew Cream Pasta

Vahid’s Grain-Free, Dairy-Free Cashew Cream Pasta

Ingredients 2 cups cashews (to make Cashew Cream) Begin preparation of cashew cream 3-4 days in advance. See Instructions,

Seasonal Allergies, Antihistamines and Weight Gain

Seasonal Allergies, Antihistamines and Weight Gain

Seasonal Allergies Springtime is a beautiful time of year, but, sadly, cannot be enjoyed to the fullest by seasonal allergy sufferers.

Your Love of Junk Food: A Chemically Engineered Addiction

Your Love of Junk Food: A Chemically Engineered Addiction

Do you live in a cycle of guilt-shame-and-starting-over when it comes to food? Do you eat healthful foods for a time,

Low Bone Density? Improve Bone Health Naturally!

Low Bone Density? Improve Bone Health Naturally!

You or a Loved One Has Been Diagnosed with Low Bone Density. Now What? The first thing people think when they hear “low bone density,” is “osteoporosis.” However,

Luscious Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies (flour-free)

Luscious Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies (flour-free)

Rich, moist and chocolatey!  This simple, healthy cookie recipe is a chocolate lover’s delight!  Ingredients Dry Ingredients 1 cup *rolled oats gluten free3-4 Tbsp cocoa powder (use 4 for super chocolatey cookies) organic1 pinch salt Wet Ingredients 1/3 cup honey raw1/…

Cashew Butter Cookies (gluten-free, sugar-free)

Cashew Butter Cookies (gluten-free, sugar-free)

These Cashew Butter Cookies are gluten-free and sugar-free. If you are on a low FODMAP (Fermentable Oligosaccharides Disaccharides Monosaccharides Polyols) diet,

Gourmet Gluten-Free Meatloaf (eggless)

Gourmet Gluten-Free Meatloaf (eggless)

This is a VERY tasty, healthy, gluten-free, eggless meatloaf with protein AND fiber! Ingredients 1 lb Ground Beef Grass-Fed,

Confused About Magnesium Compounds?

Confused About Magnesium Compounds?

Are you confused about the many different types of magnesium compounds? Many people tend to lump all types of magnesium together.

Holiday Candied Walnuts

Holiday Candied Walnuts

Get an omega 3 fatty acid boost while enjoying this Holiday favorite! Ingredients 2 cups Walnuts (whole or halves) organic1/3 cup Maple Syrup organic1/8 tsp Sea salt Instructions Put a pan on a medium-high burner for a bit,

4 Ways to Strengthen Your Microbiome

4 Ways to Strengthen Your Microbiome

When it comes to colds and flu, it seems we’ve heard (and tried) it all, from mega-dosing on various vitamins,

4 Ways to Ease Winter Joint Pain

4 Ways to Ease Winter Joint Pain

The most common collective complaint of my patients this time of year is most definitely joint pain.

5 Healthy Foods to Add to Your Pantry

5 Healthy Foods to Add to Your Pantry

The following 5 healthy foods will help you start making some necessary changes in your dietary habits.

The Amazing Blood-Brain Barrier

The Amazing Blood-Brain Barrier

I often tell my patients that such-and-such does or does not “cross into the blood-brain barrier.” A few days ago,

High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)

High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)

What is High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)? High blood pressure and hypertension have the same meaning. High blood pressure (hypertension) happens when the heart has to work too hard to pump blood through the blood…

The Importance of Potassium and Magnesium

The Importance of Potassium and Magnesium

Potassium and magnesium are extremely important minerals / electrolytes that can be lost in the course of the day in perspiration,

Should I Wash Fresh Fruits and Vegetables?

Should I Wash Fresh Fruits and Vegetables?

People often wonder what they should wash their fruits and vegetables with before consuming them. Some people only rinse them haphazardly,


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