Most of us grew up with a very limited view of what constitutes breakfast. With the exception of eggs, bacon, and sausage, we usually think of foods high in refined grains such as pancakes, toast, bagels, and cereal. Even “healthy” cookbooks...
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The warm California climate allows for an abundance of fresh produce to grow over the fall and winter seasons. This is a great time of year to grow vegetables that thrive in cooler temperatures compared to the heat of summer. Here are five fun...
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The treatment for Small Intestinal Bacteria Overgrowth (SIBO) can be categorized into two groups: Reduce the overgrowth and Repair the damage done. For this part of the series on SIBO treatment, I will focus on the strategies of repairing the...
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Winter squash are abundant this time of year. There are many different types to sample and get creative with in the kitchen, such as butternut, spaghetti, acorn, and banana squash. These colorful foods are rich in beta carotene, vitamin C...
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Here are the top reasons for overeating in quarantine that I’m hearing from patients: “My family has been baking and so I must eat it.” Working from home and foraging cupboards all day. Stress eating the usual suspects: chocolate, sugar...
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The 4th trimester is a term used to describe the first few months after giving birth. It is a time of a lot of physical change, as well as a change to your daily routine, sleep, etc. The change feels endless in those first few months, so there...
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Pumpkins provide wonderful culinary flavors to enjoy over the fall season. In addition to their delicious taste, pumpkins are highly nutritious and contain many vitamins and minerals. Beta-carotene, the compound that gives pumpkins their orange...
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Naturopathic medicine is a form of patient-centered healthcare that explores symptoms holistically and emphasizes natural treatment. The body has an innate ability to heal and is always attempting to return to homeostasis. The process of...
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A diagnosis of PCOS is an opportunity to improve your metabolic health and build a lifestyle that allows you and your future children to thrive. Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal disorder characterized by small cysts in the...
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The treatment for Small Intestinal Bacteria Overgrowth (SIBO) can be categorized by two groups: Reduce the overgrowth and Repair the damage done. For this part of the series on SIBO treatment, I will focus on the strategies of reducing the...
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I recently stumbled across an advertisement for Karo syrup from the 1940s. Karo syrup is a corn syrup often used as a sweetener in baking. Essentially, it is refined sugar and has no nutritional value. The ad shows an image of a baby and...
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This year has posed continuous challenges on many levels. From a global pandemic to raging wildfires and smoke-filled skies, many people’s lifestyles have been significantly affected. The nature and availability of numerous activities have been...
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