There’s nothing more frustrating than feeling lousy for weeks, months, or even years with no clear explanation of why you’re feeling that way. Chronic disease is difficult to live with, but when you have identified what’s causing it at least you have some potential solutions. I know how difficult it can be to be afflicted […]
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New Year’s Eve is right around the corner. Are your friends and family declaring their resolutions yet? Are you? So many people see the new year as a time for change, a time to be a better person. I always think it’s wonderful when someone is ready to take charge of their own happiness and […]
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Now that Christmas is over, we’re almost to the end of what I often call the “season of overindulgence.” So many of my patients come to me after the holidays feeling lousy, and it’s not even a mystery why. They know they’ve let healthy habits slide, particularly around food. Since Halloween they’ve been loading up […]
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This time of year you may be hearing more about turkey than seafood, but if you’ve been reading my newsletter for a while, you know how important eating fish can be to your health. Fish is a fantastic source of Omega-3’s, which impact heart health, brain health, mood, and so much more! When I was […]
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Most women are familiar with the role that Vitamin D plays in bone health. There’s a huge body of research that supports the impact that this important nutrient has, and the food industry has heavily invested in marketing the benefits of products fortified with Vitamin D. But do you know how many other health issues […]
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You probably have a busy week ahead as you prepare for the Thanksgiving holiday. You’ve made it through this first month of the holiday season, and now is a great time to stop and check in with yourself. How is your body feeling? Have you been binging on candy and treats since Halloween? Are you […]
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Women who come to see me are usually willing to try almost anything to feel better. They’ll give up gluten, eat more vegetables, start exercising, and even do their best to reduce sugar consumption. But there’s one thing I hear over and over again: “Don’t make me give up my glass of wine at night. […]
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The holiday season is upon us. How are you feeling about that? The holidays are supposed to be a time of joy, connection, giving and fun, but for so many women this time of year is a lot more complicated than that. When the holidays are over, my office is flooded with women trying to […]
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So many women come to me desperate to change their eating habits and get healthy. They aren’t surprised when I bring up leafy greens, but there’s a common refrain I hear: I am so sick of salad! If that sounds like you, I have good news — there are so many other ways to eat […]
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If you’re like so many of the women I see in my practice, you’ve tried time and again to resist when sugar comes calling. You know it’s no good for you, but you can’t help going back for more. You’ve tried keeping sugar out of your house, but when fierce cravings hit, you find yourself […]
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