Losing weight is an ever-ending battle for so many people, and it often feels like a constant sacrifice that is never enough. Eating restrictions creates resistance and food disorders that end up not feeding and nourishing your body and soul. Living in a “filter bubble” and a culture that focuses on body image rather than…
It’s only normal to want to stay young and healthy – and while we cannot turn back the clock, taking care of your health is a great way to hold onto your youthful spirit and energy. Thankfully, there are various ways to achieve this goal, such as through participating in regular exercise activities, finding effective…
If you like the ease and convenience of meal kits, you might want to give Splendid Spoon a try. Some meal kits like Hello Fresh or Blue Apron are popular for those who still have the time and want to cook their food. For those who prefer not to touch the stove, Splendid Spoon…
Believe it or not, there’s more to Mexican food than tacos and burritos. All you need to do is spend a little time in the country to taste some of the most unique and exciting Mexican food. And it doesn’t come stuffed in a flour tortilla. I’m pretty sure some of these Mexican food facts…
Risa drinks ginseng tea every morning to start her day positively and full of energy. My mom makes ginseng chicken soup (often in the winter time) to boost blood and respiratory circulation. What exactly is this food? Ginseng is a root vegetable with a long stalk and green leaves. There are 11 different varieties of…
Dr. Pamela Yee, MD is a functional medicine doctor who has been growing her own organic home garden for 12 years. Functional medicine is a system biology-based approach to medicine whereby they search and treat the root cause of an illness. Oftentimes, they will use food and herbs as medicine or for preventative measures. She grows…
Getting a dementia diagnosis is one of the moment you hope never to experience. Although usually by the time you get to the doctor’s, you pretty much know as there are signs of Alzheimer’s Disease and signs of dementia along the way. Families need to know the diffences between vascular dementia, lewy body dementia, frontal…
If you suffer from digestive issues, high blood pressure, diabetes, anxiety, you might want to include celery in your diet. Functional medicine and integrative medicine look at the whole body to heal what is ailing you. This includes what you eat. Celery juice benefits are numerous. It can help with inflammation, heals and…
There’s nothing like an easy to make, easy to eat, healthy Japanese meal that you can make at home! My sister Kari has been the primary cook at home for our aging parents. Our parents are artists and also opened one of the first Japanese restaurants on Long Island (almost 45 years ago!) so amazing…