Each week, our founder, Elroy Vojdani MD, IFMCP counsels patients who excitedly share that they have just started a ketogenic diet, with the hopes of losing lots of weight quickly. A keto style diet is designed to make the body switch from burning carbohydrates for energy, to burning stored fat for energy. When the body is
Antioxidants help protect the body against damage from free radicals – like the sun. They can also protect your eyes from the damage smartphones, tablets and computer screens cause. Foods high in antioxidants include berries, dark chocolate, pecans, artichokes and kidney beans. Your body loves a great salad – especially when it’s packed with kale, tomatoes
According to a recent study by Stanford, there are three basic factors that will help you lose weight – regardless of what diet or weight-loss program you are on. 1. Eat more vegetables 2. Eat less sugar 3. Eat more whole foods instead of processed foods We will go one step further and suggest you
Last week, we touched on how blueberries have been scientifically proven to cholesterol by 17 percent and help diminish heart disease by 34+ percent, when you eat 5 cups a week. This week, we promised you a delicious blueberry smoothie recipe and we always keep our promises. Recipe • 2 cup – blueberries, frozen • 2 medium
Studies have found that the scent of basil can release the neurotransmitter acetylcholine into the brain, helping you focus your concentration and stay alert. Improve your chances of waking up happy, with magnesium! Your body has over 600 uses for magnesium, including protein formation, muscle movement, energy creation, nervous system regulation and more! In a
The sulfur compounds found in garlic help your body fight off viruses and prevent illness. Adding 1-2 cloves of garlic to your pasta sauce or vegetable dish daily will help your immune system stay strong and healthy. According to a study by Carnegie Mellon University, Americans are experiencing 10-30% more stress than they did in
Shoulder stands help stimulate the Parasympathetic Nervous System – which controls the rest-and-digest response – thereby calming the body. We recommend holding this pose for a 2-3 minutes, at the end of a yoga session or workout, when the body is sufficiently warmed up. Certain #yoga poses, including twits and inversions, can cause your lymph
Even if exercise is the last thing on your mind, taking a few minutes to de-stress and stretch can significantly reduce and prevent headaches. Trying different yoga poses supports blood flow and circulation throughout the body. When muscles are tight they can shift your body out of alignment, which puts strain on your joints and
A Harvard study concluded you can lower your cholesterol by a minimum of 17%, by consuming 5 cups per week – which is easy to do if you add them to your morning smoothies. In functional medicine we strive to use food as medicine if possible – as with this example, where blueberries are proven to be
To combat brain fog, we suggest adding avocado to your diet! Avocados increase brain function thanks to 2 ingredients – Vitamin K & pantothenic acid – which both increase communication between brain neurons. A study in the Green Journal shows that a diet high in leafy greens such as kale & spinach can improve brain