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During the 2016 Summer Olympics, cupping therapy received a lot of attention. After all, it was hard to miss the red circles on the backs and shoulders of swimmers like Michael Phelps. Cupping, for your face or body, is often offered by acupuncturists, massage therapists, and increasingly, physical therapists, as a way to withdraw toxins,…

When I took the Hippocratic oath in medical school, the last thing I expected was to have my understanding of it redefined a quarter-century later, on the border of Syria and Israel. But that’s exactly what happened when I stopped to tour the Ziv Medical Center in Zefat as part of an organized tour of…

Packed full of omega-3s, grilled salmon is a good source of healthy fat. The health benefits of omega-3s are many: they reduce our risk of heart disease, have anti-aging properties, improve mood and even help to protect our brains. The omega-3 fatty acids eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) protect the brain from inflammation.…

Who isn’t crazy busy these days? I know I am! Trying to eat healthier can feel like a burden because at first it takes longer to prepare food that’s good for you. Yet food is information for your DNA. Eating your kids’ leftover pizza or macaroni and cheese is not the type of information that…

I’m committed to suggesting healthy food that is easy to prepare for us busy people, I love this classic recipe from The Hormone Reset Diet because it takes almost no time to prepare. Whip it up before you go to bed and you’ll have a fresh, nutritious and filling non-dairy pudding for breakfast! Chia seeds…

Like many of us, you probably overindulged this holiday season. While I strive to think and act differently around the holidays with all their temptations, I can always benefit from a reset and some focused detoxification once January comes around. This Love Your Liver tonic is an anti-inflammatory powerhouse. Turmeric, ginger, cinnamon, chard, and beets…

Since time immemorial, humans have been fascinated by the pursuit of the mythical fountain of youth. Fast forward to the twenty-first century and nothing has changed, with enormous scientific interest now focused on a family of metabolism regulating genes called sirtuin, and their potent actions which can fundamentally change how our cells function. These potent…

The patient I am going to describe is unique in her own issues with blood sugar, but her frustration with conventional medicine could be duplicated in my practice many times over. Louisa is a forty-five-year-old teacher and mother of two. After the birth of her children, she was unable to lose the twenty-five pounds she…

Chocolate ice cream that is healthy for you? Yes, it’s possible. Not only does this Chocolate-Avocado Ice Cream provide a healthy alternative when you want something sweet, but the cacao is rich in plant-based nutrients like flavonoids (polyphenols) that help the liver. Add to those benefits the anti-inflammatory omega-3s in the avocado and their ability…