Nutritional Supplements – Which ones should I take?
January 14, 2013
Hi Sweet Friends, This week I’m introducing you to one of my personal doctors. Kenneth Bock, Integrative MD, is the captain of my healing team. Dr. Bock’s expertise and advice are essential to my wellness and so is his lovely friendship. I’m lucky enough to have Bock Integrative in my backyard, but for those of you who do not have a Dr. Bock of your own (I’ll tell you how to find an integrative practitioner… Read More >
Supplements: Part of the Cure for Modernity
May 2, 2012
By Kristen Suzanne
As a raw vegan chef, author and teacher, I’m often asked, “Is it necessary to take supplements if I’m on a balanced, organic raw food diet?” I used to assume not, based on the idea that a raw diet is the food that humans evolved to eat. Well, it turns out I was wrong. No matter how well you eat, I think it is essential to supplement. Here’s why: Paleolithic humans foraged from hundreds of species… Read More >
From Tired Teacher to Wheatgrass Wonder Woman!
December 4, 2009
By Guest Blogger
Having energy to do what we want to do is easy to take for granted. I know I did, as I zipped through graduate school and into my first years of teaching. I worked hard–and stayed up late planning each lesson. But then I crashed. As a teacher it’s natural to feel wiped out, but having to spend the entire weekend on the couch was really depressing. I became concerned when I started to feel… Read More >
The ABCs of Vitamins
December 1, 2009
By Latham Thomas
As a wellness practitioner and vegan mother with a growing 6 year old boy, I am constantly getting questions from clients and other mothers about what vitamins they should take, how many they should take, what’s the best label for prenatal vitamins and kids brands, etc. Supplements can be a helpful way to ensure you are getting certain vitamins and minerals on a regular basis, but it doesn’t mean that you are necessarily assimilating those… Read More >
Finding the Right Nutritionist for You
July 15, 2009
By Stefanie Sacks
I am now the proud mother of two young boys. Jack is almost four years old and Hunter is 9 months. After Jack was born I went through a major adjustment period, as do all new moms. However, after Hunter’s birth (that being NOW), I am finding this need to redefine myself both personally and professionally. Many many years ago (like 25), I wondered why the doctors I visited (all too frequently) for my asthma… Read More >
Fermented Veggies – Oh Me, Oh My!
June 2, 2009
By Kristen Suzanne
Fermented veggies (Raw, Organic, and Unpasteurized) are a staple in my diet. They fill my body with delicious nutrition, and I can’t image my life without them. Fermented veggies include things like sauerkraut (kraut is the southern German word for cabbage) and kimchi (a korean dish of fermented veggies and spices). They are amazing for your health. AMAZING! These foods are extremely popular, and they’ve been staples in people’s diets all over the world for… Read More >
Shedding Some Light On Dairy
April 8, 2009
By Lilli Link, MD
The second most frequent question I hear when I tell someone I eat a primarily raw vegan diet or suggest one of my patients try it is, “Don’t you need milk for your bones?” If you don’t want to read all the way through the blog to get the answer, I’ll give it away right now: No! Why would someone choose to stay away from dairy when ice cream and cheese taste so good and… Read More >
Strong Healthy Bones for Life!
March 18, 2009
By Joel Fuhrman MD
In the last 30 years we have been led to believe that drugs are the answer for all of our ailments. The reality is our diet and lifestyle better determines our overall health and longevity, not drugs. It is no different for osteoporosis. Exercise and proper nutrition are more effective than drugs, and the drugs commonly prescribed for osteoporosis have potentially serious side effects. Millions of women have been falsely convinced that calcium intake is… Read More >
