Diet & Exercise Archives

Are Soy & Herbs Safe and Effective During Menopause?

green-eyed woman in red top against a red background eats a bowl of tofu with chopsticks

My patients know that their estrogen levels drop during menopause, and that dip in hormones can make it harder to sleep. They are having hot flashes, night sweats, and wake up with brain fog. They might be a little irritable. They are also concerned about their bone health as estrogen decreases, and so they are […]

Biohacking

woman sitting crossed legged in front of ocean on a yoga mat

I am happy to introduce you to blogs from CorinneWellness. Corinne provides well-researched, balanced, and health-focused articles.

biohacking corinewellness guest blog

Saving Calories & Time–Air Fryers & Instant Pots

instant pot with tomatoes and vegetables

Maybe you got one of these popular cooking devices for a holiday gift, or are considering giving one of them a try. Here’s some info on each, and a few recipes to try. Low Fat Frying Pretty much everybody loves the crispy crunch and moist insides of fried foods. But they do make the guilty […]

air fryer calories cholesterol fat instant pot recipes weight loss weight management

Hurray for Fermentation!

When we hear the word we often first think of wine, beer, and maybe sake – all made from turning fruits or grains into alcohol using the natural process of fermentation. But hey, it was not invented just so we could have happy hour. Fermentation is an ancient technique that humans have used for thousands […]

beer fermented drink fermented food gut biome kimchi kombucha miso wine

High-Tech Fitness Trends & Exercising Outdoors

The “smart gym” has become more popular in recent years, and in the time of coronavirus is even more in demand.

fitness mirror smart gym technnology workouts

Foods that Fight Stress and Anxiety

red-haired woman cooking with white wine

Is anybody not feeling stressed and anxious these days? Whether your stress is mainly pandemic related or something you have always lived with, there is more and more evidence that our diet affects not only our body but also our brain.

antioxidants anxiety chocolate junk food nutrition serotonin stress wine

Foods that Fight Stress and Anxiety

short-haired middle aged woman with burgundy top puts hand to head due to stress

Is anybody not feeling stressed and anxious these days? Whether your stress is mainly pandemic related or something you have always lived with, there is more and more evidence that our diet affects not only our body but also our brain.

antioxidants beans cherries chicken dark chocolate fruits serotonin stress stress-fighting foods turkey