Let's Talk about the F word. Fiber....... We’ve all heard our doctors tell us it is crucial to reach a certain amount of daily fiber, but what is it and why exactly do we need it? Dietary fiber, otherwise known as roughage, is the indigestible part of a plant not digested; instead, it absorbs water and prevents constipation by keeping…
Facial rollers are an effective treatment that helps smooth away the appearance of wrinkles, aids lymphatic drainage, and keeps the skin glowing. Rose Quartz is known to be the crystal of unconditional love, especially self-love. It has a piezoelectric effect meaning it carries a small charge to help awaken the skin. Recent studies have finally come out demonstrating that short term…
Food Rotation for Allergies May 13th-19th is Food Allergy Awareness Week, an important week because 15 million Americans are struggling with food allergies. Food Rotation is one way to identify your allergies. How an old technique is helping people feel better Food rotation is a method of removing possible food allergens that was borne out of the Environmental Medicine trend…
The Role Food Plays on your Stomach and Skin It is no secret that certain foods harm your body, whether that means bloating, decreased energy levels or wreaking havoc on your skin and body. If you are experiencing these signs, it is time you need to make some health changes. Here are some tips to help you avoid these uncomfortable…
Springtime Allergies are here and everyone is suffering Springtime has come early here in South Florida a little bit ahead of the rest of the country. We can thank Hurricane Irma for causing all our plants to rebound from Mother Nature’s wrath last fall. What does this mean? Nature is creating equilibrium with our plants bouncing back from the devastation…
By my bedside are these beautiful crystals to help me sleep and this delicious oil, Grace, by Ajai that helps me fall asleep. Ritual at bedtime helps the production of Oxytocin, the "feel good hormone”. Oxytocin helps lower cortisol, the stress hormone and helps us relax and fall asleep. Rituals combined with aromatherapy, such as this beautiful roll on oil…
Please read this important article by my patient ,Lisa! No matter how healthy we are, we must always integrate all aspects of medicine and health. As I sat in the waiting room in the basement of the NYU Cancer Center waiting to see my oncologist, I picked up the New York Times to find an article titled "Colon and Rectal…
Today I am happy to be featured in Cleanplates about how to treat seasonal allergies naturally. It is important for readers to decrease whole body inflammation by eliminating pro inflammatory foods like dairy, junk foods, refined foods and incorporate a whole foods diet. Some of the best advice I can give patients is to begin a regimen of 1,000 mg…
Happy Earth Day! This week I am happy to be interviewed in Rodale's Organic Life about essential oils! Essential oils give plants their smell and are used in perfumes, medicinal agents. Essential oil extracts can be up to 100 times more potent than the plant itself,, Now that essential oils are gaining in popularity so are both benefit and risk.…
Happy Integrative Medicine day! In honor of today I am posting the recipe for my beautiful Lemon Raspberry Cheezecake. This is a very time consuming, but well worth project. Everything in this cake is good for you and is loaded with anti-oxidants and healthy fats. I have used a silicone heart shaped pan. Whatever you choose as your mold, make sure…