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- Aug 20, 2020
- 1 min
Digesting the Digestive System
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- Jul 28, 2020
- 1 min
Hashimoto's Research Update Summer 2020
We know from observational studies that low vitamin D status seems to contribute to thyroid autoimmunity. What sets this research apart


- Jul 8, 2020
- 1 min
Self Compassion and Autoimmunity
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- Jul 8, 2020
- 1 min
Perfectionism and Autoimmunity
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- Jul 8, 2020
- 1 min
Self Criticism and Autoimmunity
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- Jun 25, 2020
- 1 min
Book Review: Self Compassion
Dr. Kristin Neff put together a beautiful book explaining why we are critical of ourselves and what we can do about it.


- May 17, 2020
- 1 min
Book Review: How Healing Works
Maybe one day all providers will know what holistic providers have known for a very long time. All healing is self healing.


- May 15, 2020
- 3 min
How to Improve Immunity when you have Diabetes or High Blood Sugar
Now more than ever, it’s important to ensure your blood sugar is managed. This blog article was inspired by the a recent peer reviewed paper


- Apr 27, 2020
- 2 min
The Benefits of Fasting
I often recommend fasting to my patients as an easy way to improve markers related to metabolic syndrome.


- Jan 21, 2020
- 3 min
Thriving in Winter
When I moved to Minnesota I was a little wary of life in the winter. Of course everyone loves to tell you the horror stories. I didn’t...


- Jan 5, 2020
- 2 min
Embrace The Cold
Even Minnesotans who brave long cold winters can get away with staying warm most of the time due to fancy down parka jackets and central...


- Oct 27, 2019
- 1 min
Finally an Easy and Delicious Red Curry!
I have tried several times to make red curry and I don't know what wasn't working but it was never quite right. I picked up Melissa...


- Sep 2, 2019
- 3 min
Physical Activity
I’ve always wanted to be one of those people who craved exercise. You know who I am talking about, the folks who say they just can’t wait...


- Jun 9, 2019
- 2 min
Loneliness is the New Smoking
When is the last time you spent quality time with friends during the work week? Do you prioritize in-person human connection? Sure it...


- Apr 24, 2019
- 3 min
Healthy Meals, No Kitchen Required
I am wrapping up a 3 month kitchen remodel that has forced me to scale back my cooking and I want to share what I have learned. I was...


- Mar 25, 2019
- 2 min
Nature Impacts our Health
Have you noticed that spending time in nature makes you feel better? Being in nature reduces anger, fear and stress and can increase...


- Mar 12, 2019
- 3 min
Practical Tips for Eating More Vegetables
If there is one thing I say to almost every single patient it’s ‘eat more vegetables’. It sounds easy but creating a habit of regularly...

- Feb 25, 2019
- 2 min
Practical 'Detox' Tips
Detox is definitely a buzzword, what does it really mean? In my practice, I find that patients use the word ‘detox’ in a variety of ways....

- Jan 27, 2019
- 4 min
Celery Juice, What is all the fuss about?
I recently learned that there has been a celery juicing craze going on. My patients teach me a lot and this is no exception. After a few...
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