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How to Survive the Holiday Season, Feeling Fabulous

The holiday season is a wonderful time to celebrate family, friends and the food that sustains us. But, the holiday season can also be a challenging time of the year; with the stress of shopping, holiday parties, and everything else going on. We tend to rely on food choices that seem easy, but don’t serve…

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Functional Perspectives on Food and Nutrition

Dr Gesik and I recently returned from San Francisco, where we attended the Institute for Functional Medicine’s Annual International Conference. This year’s theme ‘Functional Perspectives on Food and Nutrition: The Ultimate Upstream Medicine’ covered many interesting and inspiring topics connected to nutrition, food, health and wellness. I would never have imagined that I would ever get…

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Looking Back and Moving Forward!

Wow, and then before you know it – it’s December and 2013 is coming to a close! We hope that 2013 has been a year of happiness and health for you and your loved ones. If you’ve been as busy as we have; you may not even have time to exhale before we welcome in…

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13 Tips to a Healthier YOU in 2013!

1.       Drink enough water Your body is two-thirds water. Your body cells will react adversely when they are starved of water – fatigue, headaches, sugar cravings and hunger could all be symptoms of dehydration. What is enough? The latest research suggests 8-12 cups a day. 2.       Eat more green vegetables The benefits of eating green,…

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