As a traditionally trained internist, Cynthia Li, MD, found her world turned upside down after a mysterious illness and eventual auto-immune disorder diagnosis. Conventional medicine – which she spent her entire adult life learning and practicing – couldn’t offer much relief. So, as a last resort, she turned to functional and integrative medicine. To her surprise, it helped her reverse...
This Shirataki Basil Pesto Pasta with Garlic Shrimp is quick and easy to throw together on a busy weeknight. It’s simple, flavorful and filling. You can’t go wrong!
When embarking on a healthier way of eating, don’t deprive yourself of your favorite foods, instead, upgrade them. Here I’m sharing the best, healthiest gluten-free pastas you can buy, based on taste, nutrition, and ingredients.
For over 17 years, Deborah Hanekamp has studied the healing traditions of indigenous cultures all over the world. In this episode, she shares her tips on how to tap into your innate ability to heal and how to develop an unshakeable sense of peace and calm. We also talk about auras, plant medicine, and energy healing.
Is energy healing a thing? This week, Master Reiki Practitioner and founder of Modern Ritual NYC, Valerie Oula breaks down reiki, a Japanese form of energy healing. I was skeptical at first, but blown away after experiencing it myself.
On this week’s episode Kelly Brogan, MD, discusses holistic psychiatry. We will go over important topics such as why this psychiatrist stopped writing prescriptions 9 years ago, how childhood trauma influences mental and overall health and why a chemical imbalance isn’t to blame for depression.
Do scents affect your health? They sure do! Tune in to learn how aromatherapy and essential oils can affect your mood, skin, and overall health with Amy Galper, B.A., M.A., Co-Founder of the New York Institute of Aromatic Studies.
Curl up with a cup of tea and this gluten-free caramel apple crumb cake this fall. What makes it a Healthy Indulgence? Tigernut Flour Oh how I LOVE tigernut flour. Tigernuts are not nuts, but rather a root vegetable. You can eat them on their own as a snack (tasty, but they will give your jaw a workout) or you can use...
Did you know common habits can wreak havoc on hormones? In this episode, Mariza Snyder chiropractor, functional practitioner, and the author of The Essential Oil Hormone Solution explains how to balance the endocrine system in a holistic way. You’ll learn how food, habits, and essential oils can help balance your hormone production and harmonize your whole body function.
Pumpkin Spice and Everything Nice. That’s what these Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes with Coconut Cream & Date Caramel are made of! They are not overly sweet, although you could certainly add more sweetener if you want a real treat.
Do you eat ‘healthy‘ but don’t feel healthy? In this episode, I share how following standard nutrition guidelines to eat whole wheat and whole grains likely contributed to my development of an autoimmune disease. If you currently eat wheat or grains, you must listen to this episode.
Holistic Psychiatrist, Dr. Ellen Vora, shares her diet and lifestyle tips to beat anxiety and depression, naturally. We discuss a wide range of topics including why millennials need organic food more than earlier generations and the link between gut health and mental health and even auto-immunity.
Ever wonder how to choose an air filter? Air filtration expert Vinny Lobdell shares tips for choosing the best, highest quality air filter + explains why air filters are a necessary part of a healthy home.
Organic Insider Founder Max Goldberg shares why choosing organic (and not just for food!) is a smart choice for you and your health. In addition to organics in food and our life, he discusses whether or not hydroponics should be considered organic, and how the powerful ag-tech industry manipulates public opinion on its chemicals.
Even the most successful people get in their own way—often without realizing it. For anyone who has found themselves seemingly up against a brick wall more than once, this is a must listen episode. Clinical and Forensic Psychologist Dr. Judy Ho shows us step-by-step how to break the habit of self-sabotage.
Want fashionable, clear blue light blocking glasses that won’t make you look like a member of NSYNC circa 1998? Here are my top picks.
On a hot summer day, this refreshing and icy watermelon slushie with coconut ice is sure to hit the spot. You can start with a spoon, then slurp the rest up with a straw. Save on Healthy Ingredients I made this recipe for Vitacost.com, my favorite place to shop for healthy ingredients at a fraction of the price of what I’d...
This tomato and garlic pie with rosemary cracker crust recipe is delicious hot or cold. Of course, like all the recipes on my site, it’s gluten-free and dairy-free.
Ever feel like your energy, personality, and productivity changes throughout the month? Does “PMS” throw you off and ruin your week? Hormone Expert Alisa Vitti is here to share how we can use our period to be more productive and how to get rid of PMS symptoms through diet and lifestyle changes.
This Chinese-takeout-inspired Crispy Orange Sesame Cauliflower is sure to hit the spot. Lightly breaded with a gluten free coating, then doused in a delicious sticky savory + sweet orange dressing, these will fly off the plate.
