How Can Dreams Heal You? Chances are, if you are with a group of people and you bring up the topic of dreams, the type associated with sleep, there will be a wide range of thoughts and opinions. Some believe dreams are nothing more than a by-product of sleep and serve...
To Gravy or No to Gravy That is the Question? If you love gravy but aren’t willing to suffer for it, I have the answer. I say NO to Gravy, the Traditional Gravy that is! Before you knew better you got a taste of it, and that memory hangs over your head every time that...
Science has known for a long time there is a link between abnormal sleep and disease states including heart disease, obesity and neurodegenerative disorders like Alzheimer's. But what, exactly, that link was remained elusive until 2012. That year Danish...
Non-traditional, traditional stuffing. Getting to the other side of the holiday season with your health intact can be a challenge. Whether it’s diet, exercise, stress maintenance, or getting enough quality sleep, most people find it difficult to balance the change in...
Sugar-free, gluten-free gingerbread cookies. One of the biggest misconceptions about moving to a sugar-free, gluten-free, plant-based diet is the idea it involves restrictive deprivation, especially when it comes to foods associated with holiday celebrations. Far...
One of the aspects of health we all have in common is the need for restful sleep. And aside from the rare few who are genetically wired to need less, without 7-9 hours on a regular basis, we mentally and physically suffer. When it comes to the food that supports...
If ever there was an area of health in which “physician heal thyself” applied to me, it would be sleep. Gluten-free, sugar-free, vegan diet? No problem. Extended fasts? I’ve done many. But getting to bed on time? I have to work at it every day. On the one hand, I’m...
Sugar-free, & Spicy Cranberry Orange Relish for The Holidays! Of the total cranberries consumed in the United States in one year, 20% are consumed on this one day. Can you guess what day that is? You got it! Thanksgiving. But this comes with some good news and...
If you want to thrive on the outside, you need to thrive on the inside. A vibrant and diverse microbiome is critical to optimal health and wellness. Research continues to link an imbalance in gut microorganisms to type 2 diabetes, obesity, cancer, intestinal bowel...
In January 2022, a story and video clip were posted on The Mayo Clinic Minute, a webpage produced by the clinic that, according to their description, “gives general health and wellness tips as well as the latest in medical research news.” The story is titled...