My intention for this blog is to provide a variety of helpful information based upon my experience as a doctor, a mother, and a fellow human being. It is for informational purposes only and in no way replaces a sound, established, personal relationship with an intelligent, knowledgeable, and compassionate licensed doctor to help you with […]
Gluten-free Egg-free Pumpkin Muffins for the holidays or whenever!
This is another recipe for kids (and very physically active adults) only because they have plenty of energy to use this muffin for real fuel. 1/2 c. tapioca flour 1/2 c. organic brown rice flour 1/3 c. millet flour 3/4 tsp xanthan gum 1/2 tsp sea salt 2 tsp baking soda 1/3 c. birch based […]
Ricotta-Basil Gluten-free Pizza
Inspired by a bunch of freshly harvested organic basil from a fabulous, generous patient’s garden (Thank you, S.H.!) Crust: 1/2 c. millet flour 1/4 c. sorghum flour 1/4 c. oat flour 1/4 c. arrowroot 1/2 tsp guar gum 1 tsp sea salt 1 tsp baking powder 3/4 c. organic 1% milk 1/4 c. extra virgin […]
Hormonal Changes – No, You Are NOT Crazy
Are you a woman in your late 30s to 40s? Maybe you’ve been experiencing more erratic mood swings, increased irritability (or even rage), sleep problems, and weight gain. Or maybe you think nothing changed except your family members are starting to flinch when you are around or offer you wine and other alcoholic beverages on […]
The Vitamin That’s Really A Hormone
Many people have heard about vitamin D. You may have even heard you should take it for your health, so you grabbed a bottle off the store shelf and took some for awhile and then probably stopped because you couldn’t remember why you were taking it in the first place. (That’s your first yellow flag […]
Are Bio Identical Hormones “Natural”?
Bioidentical hormones are hormones that are manufactured to have the same molecular structure as the hormones made by your own body. They produce the same physiological responses as those of endogenous (made in body) hormones. Premarin, Provera, and Prempro are synthetic hormones commonly used for hormone replacement therapy and are intentionally different than bioidentical hormones; […]
Why I Cut Holes in My T-Shirts
In honor of World Breastfeeding Awareness Week, I share my nursing story with you (moms and moms-to-be.) Although my pregnancy hadn’t gone quite as I had envisioned, I was looking forward to breastfeeding and felt confident that I knew what to do. At first, things went as smoothly as the proverbial baby’s bottom. I didn’t […]
Myth or Fact #1: Herd Immunity Protects The Most Vulnerable
Fact – if 95% of the population or community is vaccinated or is immune through previous contact against an infectious disease, it will lower the risk for non-immune or unvaccinated individuals to get the disease. The infection is also less likely to spread to other communities. Individuals most vulnerable to infection include infants, elderly, and […]
Leaky Gut (Intestinal Hyperpermeability)
Normally, the gastrointestinal epithelium (the cells lining your digestive tract) provide a semi-permeable barrier which allows nutrients to be absorbed while preventing larger, potentially toxic, antigenic, or pathogenic molecules or organisms from crossing into the bloodstream. Increased intestinal permeability predisposes the individual to diffusion of antigenic food molecules and translocation of bacteria and/or yeast from […]
Cinnamon Butter Lentil Soup
When I’m exhausted after a long day and just want something quick and easy to make for dinner, this is just about the quickest recipe I know. My daughter loves it too, so there are no complaints when I tell her what’s for dinner. The soup’s macronutrient composition is quite good with 41% carbs, 41% […]
