Chia Seeds- The Ancient Aztec Power Food

Published in March 11th, 2010

Chia Seeds have amazing health benefits that you should all know about. They are a rich source of: 1. Omega 3 “good fats” such as alpha-lipoic acid 2. Protein 3. Fiber 4. B-vitamins, especially Niacin, aka B3 5. Minerals (Magnesium, Calcium, Zinc, Iron, Copper, Phosphorus, Manganese) 6. Antioxidants like quercetin Chia seeds come from a

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Give Thanks for Winter Squash

Published in December 1st, 2009

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In this season of giving thanks, I give thanks for the abundant variety of delicious winter vegetables available right now. Winter squash is one of my favorites. Not only does it taste delicious baked or pureed into soup or in pies, it is incredibly nutrient rich. Winter squash are full of immune boosting vitamins A

Tags: anti-inflammatory, cardiovascular, colon protecting, fiber, heart health, immune boosting, Omega 3, potassium, Quercetin, squash, vegetables, vitamin A, vitamin B, Vitamin C

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Case Study- Testing for causes of digestive problems

Published in March 18th, 2009

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Right before Thanksgiving, the gentleman with the egg allergy (see 2/26/09 post) contacted me again. His chief complaint this time was abdominal pain. It waxed and waned and was not severe, but was accompanied by diarrhea sometimes, more often headaches, and constant fatigue. It came on slowly over the course of the fall and seemed