Since my graduation from chiropractic school in February 2008, I’ve realized that the most powerful thing that doctors (latin: teachers) can do for the state of health care today is to promote the prevention of health crisis and disease through education and elevated consciousness for self-care, for ourselves, and for those around us. Appropriately, I’ve come [...]
Experiences With Oil Pulling
I’ve been OIL PULLING with coconut oil for the past four days. Ever heard of it? Honestly, I never had, until recently. As a member of the alternative/wellness profession, I’ve heard of some pretty interesting therapies and remedies, but had never come across this one until last weekend when I was searching the internet for [...]
Redefining Breakfast Today
This beautiful mess of fuel for the day is a far cry from the cereal and milk I used to eat daily for breakfast. Even though I loved the delicious crunch of sweet, nutty cereal doused in ice cold milk, I much prefer the satisfied belly, clear sinuses (dairy and gluten congest me) and focused, [...]
The Question I Really Want To Ask You
As I quickly scroll through my Facebook stream these days, I’m noticing that ‘flu season’ is in full swing: “Down for the count with the flu!”, “Me and the kids are staying home with the flu!”, “This is the WORST flu season EVER!” As I pause to peruse the sickly Facebook statuses, my fingers on [...]
Mindy’s Favorite Guacamole Recipe
I eat guacamole so much that I can safely call it one of my staple food groups, and it’s also my go-to recipe for parties and potlucks. It’s delicious, full of nutrients, and a satisfying addition to almost any meal. Guacamole and I are good friends, indeed. As such, I’ve honed my specific guacamole recipe [...]
Simple Health in 2013
I hope you enjoyed the holidays, and had plenty of time to relax and celebrate with family and friends. If you’re like many- including myself, the holidays also bring additional sources of stress, both in the form of emotional and family stress, as well as in the celebratory foods and drinks that are constantly on [...]