Beyond the Scale: How I Changed My Body
Have you ever looked in the mirror and thought, “How did I get here?” That was me. I felt uncomfortable in my own skin, exhausted, and frustrated because no matter what I tried, the weight just wouldn’t budge. I used to wonder if lasting, sustainable weight loss was even possible for me. I tried every […]
What Happens When Medicine Can’t Explain Your Symptoms?
In her powerful memoir The Invisible Kingdom: Reimagining Chronic Illness, Meghan O’Rourke merges lyrical storytelling with investigative insight to unveil a silent epidemic: the relentless rise of chronic, “invisible” illnesses. Balanced between personal narrative and critical analysis, this book offers both solace and challenge to how we think about health in a modern world. A […]
Why You See Me Working Out (and Why It Matters for You)
If you follow me online, you’ve probably seen a fair share of videos of me working out—lifting weights, stretching, moving my body. And maybe you’ve thought… She must really love working out to post it so often. The truth? I post these videos for YOU. It’s not about showing off or proving anything. I share […]
How Becoming a Grandparent Changed My Why—and Deepened My Commitment to Health
There are moments in life that shift your perspective forever. For me, becoming a grandmother was one of those moments. Holding my grandchild for the first time brought a wave of joy, gratitude—and something else I didn’t expect: a renewed sense of purpose when it came to my health. As someone who has spent decades […]
Why I Stopped Building My Business Alone—and What Happened Next
For most of my professional life, I was used to doing things on my own. As a physician, I was trained to be self-reliant. I was the one people came to for answers, for direction, for healing. And while I was surrounded by colleagues, the day-to-day reality often felt like a solo mission. I took […]
Shop Smarter: Clean Versus Dirty Produce
Shop Smarter: Clean vs. Dirty Produce (save the list below) When it comes to choosing fruits and vegetables, many health-conscious shoppers want to know: “Which produce is safest when it comes to pesticides?” Each year, the Environmental Working Group (EWG) helps answer this question with their Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Produce, which highlights the […]
Ready for a Kitchen Makeover?
On my recent trip to Sanoviv, I learned new ways to adjust my kitchen to better match the Sanoviv eating plan What Is the Sanoviv Diet? whole-food, healing diet that promotes optimal cellular nutrition. It eliminates common food allergens, processed sugars, toxic fats, additives, preservatives, caffeine, and alcohol. includes abundant raw and lightly cooked vegetables […]
Recipes of the Day – Low Glycemic Beef and Broccoli Made Easy
I made a delicious low glycemic beef and broccoli tonight and used Quinoa instead of rice. The recipe comes from the cookbook Low Glycemic Meals in Minutes and you can purchase that book here. A big secret for great taste is to grate FRESH GINGER. A photo of fresh ginger is below […]