Are you wondering what exactly is Functional Medicine?

Are you wondering what exactly is Functional Medicine?

A personalized approach that addresses the underlying root cause of the disease and not just symptoms is Functional Medicine (FM). Knee pain in one patient could be arising from a structural joint misalignment and in another patient, it could be arising from food intolerance. The symptom of knee pain can be alleviated temporarily with pain…

Lentils/beans nutritional science 101 part-2; how to eat it right?!

Lentils/beans nutritional science 101 part-2; how to eat it right?!

Lentils/beans make a complete protein when paired with grains so make sure you enjoy it with rice or tortilla instead of just beans. In a quest to reduce carb intake, I see people tend to consume it by itself making it less nutritious. Lentils/beans contain amino acid isoleucine and lysine while grains contain methionine and…

Do you have a planned space for this nutritional powerhouse in your kitchen? I call it “my seeds rack!”

Do you have a planned space for this nutritional powerhouse in your kitchen? I call it “my seeds rack!”

Yes, they are the non-glamorous superfoods (kale takes all the attention) that are loaded with fiber, minerals, and phytonutrients and protein and a vegetarian source of omega-3! A dash on your salad 🥗, curry 🍜, or rice 🍚 is a matter of forming a habit. When I had it in my pantry I used to forget but now that I have it on a rack it is a no brainer! Give it a try…

Are you reaping the benefits of this free immune support available for us?

Yes, I am talking about “The sunshine vitamin”. 🌞 ☀️ “Vitamin D can modulate the immune response!” It is all over the news!!😊 And in this Covid-19 era when a strong immune response is everyone’s top priority are you making use of this free immune support that rises and sets every day?

If you still think eating butter will make you fat, you need to read this!

If you still think eating butter will make you fat, you need to read this!

Are you the one cutting back on all sources of fat from your diet? Do you have your toast without butter or replace it with margarine? Do you pick up items from the grocery aisle that says Fat-free? Lets go back to basics: Do you remember your school biology lessons? Vitamins can be classified into…

Decrypting allergies!

Decrypting allergies!

In our modern 21st century we have a label for everything – including seasons. Fall Season has a new terminology: “Allergy Season”     Come fall or spring and we hear all around: “Allergy season is here!” The day is not far when our kids will learn in preschools A for “Allergy”. It is in our hands…