What one system in your body can single handed affect your brain, your mood, your immunity, your skin, your hormones, the quality of your sleep? Your digestive system! Hippocrates proclaimed that all disease begins in the gut. A few weeks ago we discussed the importance of maintaining a healthy gut and microbiome in order to …
We all want to strengthen our immune systems. Unfortunately there is no magic bullet when it comes to creating strong immunity. As we’ve discussed it’s vital to pay attention to sleep, sugar consumption, hydration, movement, stress management and gut health. (To read more about these topics click here and here). However, there are specific foods and supplements that …
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We are starting to talk about boosting immunity to help protect you from cold-weather ailments like the cold and flu. Last week we reviewed four simple strategies to boost your immune system. To read more about that click here. Before moving on to simple supplements that can boost your immunity I want to mention one …
The seasons are beginning to change. There’s a chill in the air – at least there is where I live… We are starting to pull out our warmer clothing. Wear a jacket in the evening. It’s fun. But this is also the time of year when people start catching colds and flus. I know that …
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The chagim are over. The long awaited אחרי החגים is here. The lightness that came after yom kippur which led into the full joy of sukkot is but a memory. Being in the sukka. The family time. The simplicity. The festive singing and dancing. The fun. Now we really start the year. Back to our …
As we get ready to usher in the new year I want to share with one one last technique for reducing stress and anxiety. It might just be my favorite technique. This technique is proven to lower cortisol. (see study here) And it is easy to do at home. In addition to reducing stress this …
The summer is ending, COVID-19 cases are increasing, and there is much unknown about what the upcoming year will bring. This might put you on edge. The last few blogs have focused on ways to reduce anxiety and build resilience. As we wind down our discussion about anxiety, I want to share two more tools …
Last week we discussed how anxiety is perfectly natural. In fact we are even programmed for it. Being vigilant and a bit worried about the future can bring the benefit of preparation and protection. Focusing on past mistakes can help us learn from them. However, unremitting anxiety and the concomitant stress that it brings is …
It’s been quite a few weeks. I still haven’t quite recovered from the craziness of the events over the past few weeks. You might still feel a bit on edge – and that is completely natural. The truth is, war or no war, corona or no corona, anxiety is completely natural. As human beings we …
While what you eat is certainly an important ingredient in creating health, how you eat might be just as important. The Okinawans have the greatest concentration of centenarians in the world, and researchers attribute this in part to the way they eat. The Okinawan secret to longevity is Hara Hachi Bu. Hara hachi bu literally …
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