If you are like more than 50% of Americans you took one or more dietary supplements today. The use of dietary supplements has been increasing over the past 20 years. What you once could only find in health food stores is now available in drug stores and grocery stores. It
Read more »“The successful gardener has always known you don’t need to master the science of soil in order to nourish it. You just need to know what it likes to eat- basically organic matter- and how, in general, to align your interests with the interests of the microbes and the plants.
Read more »Tomato Salad Ingredients: Mix tomatoes with salt, place in a colander and allow to drain for 15 minutes. Combine olive oil, vinegar, pepper flakes, oregano, and pepper in a small jar. Shake well to combine. Place tomatoes and basil in a bowl. Drizzle with enough dressing to coat tomatoes evenly.
Read more »Summer is a time for barbecues, picnics, and quick and easy meals. It can also be a time of increased heartburn. The term “heartburn” is a misnomer. The sensation of burning around the diaphragm has nothing to do with the heart. This sensation occurs when stomach acid moves up into
Read more »If you have been watching television in the past decade you have seen the commercials. People suffering from heartburn and indigestion are magically cured by taking a little purple pill that combats the evil effects of stomach acid. No need to change your diet or other habits. Just pop a
Read more »Strawberry Salsa Ingredients: Remove seeds and ribs from pepper. Mince into small pieces. Combine berries, pepper, onion, and cilantro in a small bowl. Pour lime juice over the top and sprinkle with salt. Mix to combine. Serve with chips, or try on grilled chicken or salmon. Jicama Mango Salad Ingredients:
Read more »We are all familiar with inflammation. The redness, pain, and swelling that accompany a sunburn, a cut, a sprained ankle or a cold cause us short term discomfort but are signs that our bodies immune and repair functions are working well. These kinds of inflammation are good, and we need
Read more »Ever wondered if there is any truth in that old saying “an apple a day keeps the doctor away”? Turns out, there is! In 2015 The Journal of the American Medical Association published a study looking to see if apple consumption was associated with fewer doctor’s visits. While the study
Read more »I routinely recommend the use of dietary supplements as part of my treatment plans with my patients. Because of this my ears perked up when I heard a story on NPR a couple of weeks ago about the high number of people ending up in the ER due to adverse
Read more »Last year, my wife and I began our latest hobby, beekeeping. Over the course of the summer our hives built up from fledgling colonies to robust pollinating and nectar collecting forces. Despite getting our fair share of stings, by August we managed to harvest over 50 pounds of honey. This
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