Naturopathic Blog
Nourish Your Thyroid, Nourish Your Metabolism Workshop on Zoom
Sunday April 30
5-6:30 PM
141 East 35th Street
New York, NY 10016
Have you ever wondered why you have low energy even after 10 hours of sleep and countless cups of coffee? Or why even though you exercise...
What’s Tanking your Thyroid?
Earlier this month I had the opportunity to share some startling statistics with the women of Kathy Gelfand’s Empowered Lunch Hour. Believe it 1 out of 8 women will develop a thyroid condition in their lifetime and women are 3-5 times more likely to suffer from thyroid problems than men.
Introducing the Emunctories
Emunctory is a fancy term naturopaths use when referring to an organ of elimination. These organs which include skin, lungs, liver, small and large intestines and kidneys, help us get rid of toxins th...
Whole Food Protein Shake
his shake will power you through the hardest and longest of days. It is meant to keep your blood sugars in check so you can start the morning strong and it one of the components of my 10 Day Jump Start program.
Detox with Me: A 10 Day Group Detox
Detox Starts Friday November 3, 2017
Via phone and Skype
Has weight loss been something that you've struggled with for years? You've tried every diet but nothing works. Maybe you have been recently di...
Why You Should be Fermenting Your Foods
That unidentified container covered in blue fur might have colonized some interesting microbes but I wouldn't advocate you eating it. The fermented foods I'm talking about can be easily found at you...
Glorious Microbes: Discovering the microbiome through science and nutrition
Thursday September 14
7:30-9:00 PM
13th arrondissement Paris, France
News flash: Over half of our cells are not human but bacteria. This collection of microbes is known as the microbiome. Each of us ha...
Don't Fear the Scale!
Detox with Me: A 10 Day Group Detox
Because you enjoyed the 4th and now it's time to detox!
Detox Starts Friday July 14, 2017
Via phone and Skype
Has weight loss been something that you've struggled with...
Nourish Your Thyroid, Nourish Your Metabolism
Sunday April 30
5-6:30 PM
141 East 35th Street
New York, NY 10016
Have you ever wondered why you have low energy even after 10 hours of sleep and countless cups of coffee? Or why even though you exercise...
Dijon Turnips and Arugula
Makes 4-6 servings
Turnips are an amazing vegetable because they have a starchy vegetable texture yet are light and won't weigh you down feeling bloated. They are also packed with detoxifying indole-3...
Simple Ways to Spring Clean You
Despite what the EPA is telling you, we are living in a very toxic world. In fact according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)’s report on human exposure to environmental chemica...
Curried Beet Latkes with Tahini "Sour Cream"
Serves 4-6
A new take a traditional holiday dish. They are lower in carbohydrate than the original version and gluten-free but still just as tasty.
Seated Forward Bend Pose (Paschimottanasana)
If the holidays make you want to go hide, then this pose is the next best thing. Well perhaps no one will be fooled but seated forward bend is an excellent way to relieve some holiday pressure. Perfo...
Head to Knee Pose (Janu Sirsasana)
Piling on the stuffing or going for that second slice of pumpkin pie can call for some major yoga Rx! Choosing twisting poses like Janu Sirsasana is great way to send some love to ourdigestive system...
Seared Scallops with Asparagus Endive Salad
Serves 4
I created this recipe after a patient gave me my favorite vegetable, asparagus, from her family's organic farm.
Feeling Well in a Chaotic World
Saturday June 11, 2016
2:00-6:00 pm
Life Reset
5369 Akiya
Yokosuka, Kanagawa, Japan
The day-to-day busyness of our daily lives can easily lead to a build up of stress. Are you managing it properly? If yo...
Detox Miso Soup: A Macrobiotic Dish for Well-being
Serves 4
Macrobiotic private chef Natsuko Yamawaki brings us this traditional miso soup that is high in B vitamins and minerals. It benefits metabolism and aids in detoxification.
IVF Factors: Improving the Odds
For many couples looking to start a family in vitro fertilization (IVF) might be the only option. This could be for any number of reasons. Such as reproductive problems on the side of either partner,...
Chair Pose (Utkatasana)
Hatha Yoga helps build strength, confidence and flexibility. This standing pose stimulates the bones of the hips and lower back, areas often cited in bone loss. It does not require flexibility and...
Watercress Cauliflower Soup
Serves 4
Put some spring into your step with this tasty soup rich in minerals and Vitamin K.