I think we all know that breaking a bad habit is very difficult. We know because of the numerous attempts we have made to stay focused and leave online shopping or social media or news outlets alone when something else needs to be done. We know because of trying over and over again to stay with healthy food programs or exercise regimens…only to find them trashed with the first vacation or birthday party or holiday. [Read more…] about How to Break the Bad Habits That Make and Keep You Sick
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Keep Cool in the Summer Heat with Ayurveda’s Wisdom
The 10,000 year-old Indian medical system called Ayurveda tells us that we are all different. They differentiate us through the three doshas or constitutions: vata, kapha, and pitta. Each of the doshas correlate with different seasons, which can cause imbalance in the body and mind. The pitta dosha is in charge of transformation and regulates digestion, body temperature, and more. An imbalance in the pitta dosha can express itself as inflammation in the mind and body.
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The Highly Sensitive Person and Autoimmune Disease
What Is a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP?
The term “highly sensitive person” (HSP) is used to describe people who have a sensitive nervous system that responds to physical, emotional, or social stimuli in a faster and more pronounced way than someone who isn’t as sensitive. [Read more…] about The Highly Sensitive Person and Autoimmune Disease
Nutritional Tips for the Highly Sensitive Person (HSP)
I wrote a cookbook that is good for people who are highly sensitive and those with autoimmune disease; there is often a crossover between these two categories. The information in the [Read more…] about Nutritional Tips for the Highly Sensitive Person (HSP)
Dr. Keesha’s Favorite Allergy Relief Tea
Allergies can be triggered by numerous antigens. It’s wise to see an allergist and get tested for your precise allergies so you know what they are. There are also IgG and IgA mediated sensitivities. I like to do food allergy testing to see what those triggers are. [Read more…] about Dr. Keesha’s Favorite Allergy Relief Tea
Reversing Autoimmune Disease
In spite of what most doctors in the standard American model of medicine say, having an autoimmune diagnosis doesn’t mean you have to “manage your symptoms” with medications and “come back when you get worse” to get yet another class of meds. [Read more…] about Reversing Autoimmune Disease
